Nursing

Assignment: Sychiatric Mental Health
Assignment: Sychiatric Mental Health
Week 10 discussion
Discussion: Influencing Social Change
Individuals with psychiatric mental health disorders are frequently stigmatized not only by society as a whole, but also by their friends, family, and sometimes healthcare providers. In your role, however, you have the opportunity to become a social change agent for these individuals. For this Discussion, consider how you might make a positive impact for your clients and advocate for social change within your own community.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
Apply strategies to become a social change agent for psychiatric mental health
Learning Resources
Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.
Required Readings
Angermeyer, M. C., Matschinger, H., & Schomerus, G. (2013). Attitudes towards psychiatric treatment and people with mental illness: Changes over two decades. The British Journal of Psychiatry, 203(2), 146–151. Retrieved from http://bjp.rcpsych.org/content/203/2/146.full
Bui, Q. (2012). Antidepressants for agitation and psychosis in patients with dementia. American Family Physician, 85(1), 20–22. Retrieved from http://www.aafp.org/journals/afp.html
Note: Retrieved from from the Walden Library databases.
Dingfelder, S. F. (2009). Stigma: Alive and well. American Psychological Association, 40(6), 56. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/monitor/2009/06/stigma.aspx
Jenkins, J. H. (2012). The anthropology of psychopharmacology: Commentary on contributions to the analysis of pharmaceutical self and imaginary. Culture, Medicine and Psychiatry, 36(1), 78–79. doi:10.1007/s11013-012-9248-0
Note: Retrieved from from the Walden Library databases.
Price, L. H. (2010). Violence in America: Is psychopharmacology the answer? Brown University Psychopharmacology Update, 21(5), 5. Retrieved from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1556-7532
Note: Retrieved from from the Walden Library databases.
Optional Resources
Bennett, T. (2015). Changing the way society understands mental health. National Alliance on Mental Illness. Retrieved from http://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/April-2015/Changing-The-Way-Society-Understands-Mental-Health
Mechanic, D. (2007). Mental health services then and now. Health Affairs, 26(6), 1548–1550. Retrieved from https://web.archive.org/web/20170605094514/http://content.healthaffairs.org/content/26/6/1548.full
Rothman, D. J. (1994). Shiny, happy people: The problem with “cosmetic psychopharmacology.” New Republic, 210(7), 34–38.
To prepare for this Discussion:
Reflect on how you might influence social change for psychiatric mental health.

Assessing: Application of Theory
Assessing: Application of Theory
Week 5 assignment
Application of Theory
The Application of Theory assignment is due Sunday 11:59pm MT at the end of Week 5. Please use your textbooks listed below to complete the assignment this week. The guidelines and rubric for this assignment are also listed below and in Course Resources.
Groenwald, S. L. (Ed.). (2018). Designing and creating a culture of care for students and faculty: The Chamberlain University College of Nursing Model. Washington, DC: National League for Nursing.
McCormack, B., & McCance, T. (2017). Person-centered practice in nursing and health care. Theory and practice (2nd ed.). Oxford: Wiley Blackwell.
Purpose
Within the profession of nursing, multiple theories, models, and conceptual frameworks have been created to serve as a foundation for practice. The purpose of this assignment is to appraise the value of the model in serving as a theoretical framework and apply the model to your selected area of future professional nursing practice (your MSN track). For this assignment, you will select one of the following nursing models to address within the paper: the Patient-Centred Nursing (PCN) Framework or the Chamberlain Care Model.
Course Outcomes
Through this assessment, the student will meet the following Course Outcomes:
Apply nursing theory as a framework to guide the translation of knowledge and implementation of evidence-based practice in future professional settings. (CO #2)
Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to the components, relationships among the components, and application to advanced nursing practice. (CO#4)
Total Points Possible
This assessment is worth 175 points.
Due Date
Submit your file(s) by 11:59 p.m. MT Sunday at the end of Week 5.
Requirements
Criteria for Content
Select one of the two models presented in the week five lesson (either the Person-Centred Nursing Framework, or the Chamberlain Care Model).
In a three- to four-page scholarly paper, address the following:
Provide a succinct overview of the model you have selected and discuss how the selected model addresses the four concepts within the nursing metaparadigm (person, health, nursing, environment).
Discuss how the selected model qualifies as a theoretical framework within the profession of nursing, and its use within the profession.
Describe how the chosen model can be applied in the future APN role (education, executive, family nurse practitioner, healthcare policy, or nursing informatics).
Preparing the paper
Submission Requirements
Application: Use Microsoft Word 2013™ to create the written assessment.
Length: The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) is at least three and no more than four pages in length.
A minimum of four (4) scholarly literature sources must be used.
Submission: Submit your file to the Canvas course site by the due date/time indicated.
Best Practices in Preparing the Project
The following are best practices in preparing this project.
Review directions thoroughly.
Follow submission requirements.
Make sure all elements on the grading rubric are included.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.
Ideas and information that come from scholarly literature must be cited and referenced correctly.
A minimum of four (4) scholarly literature references must be used.
Abide by CCN academic integrity policy.
Week 7 Assignment
Theoretical Framework to Support Evidence-based Practice: PowerPoint Presentation
The Week 7 Assignment Theoretical Framework to Support Evidence-based Practice PowerPoint Presentation is due Sunday 11:59pm MT at the end of Week 7. The guidelines and rubric for this assignment are listed below and in Course Resources
Purpose
Master’s prepared nurses actively engage in the process of translating nursing knowledge into practice, thereby establishing evidence-based approaches within the discipline. Throughout this process, a theoretical framework provides a meaningful context to guide and support the evidence-based practice. The purpose of this assignment is to identify a theory or model which can be used as a framework for a future evidence-based project within the MSN program.
Course Outcomes
Through this assessment, the student will meet the following Course Outcomes:
Apply nursing theory as a framework to guide the translation of knowledge and implementation of evidence-based practice in future professional settings. (CO #2)
Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to the components, relationships among the components, and application to advanced nursing practice. (CO#4)
Total Points Possible
This assessment is worth 100 points.
Due Date
Submit your file(s) by 11:59 p.m. MT Sunday at the end of Week 7.
Requirements
Criteria for Content
Review literature regarding issues or concerns within your selected area of advanced practice nursing.
Select a theory or model which is relevant to your selected area of advanced practice nursing and would offer a meaningful context for evidence-based practice surrounding the issue or concern which you identified.
In a PowerPoint Presentation, address the following.
Introduction to the presentation
Identify and describe a theory or model, and explain its relevance to the selected area of advanced practice
Describe an issue or concern regarding the selected area of advanced practice, and explain its impact on health care outcomes
Explain how the theory or model can be used as a framework to guide evidence-based practice to address the issue or concern, and discuss the unique insight or perspective offered through the application of this theory or model.
Conclusion to the presentation
References
Preparing the presentation
Submission Requirements
Application: Use Microsoft Word 2013™ to create the PowerPoint presentation.
Length: The PowerPoint presentation must be 7 total slides (excluding title and reference slides).
Speaker notes are used and include in-text citations when applicable.
A minimum of three (3) scholarly literature sources must be used.
Submission: Submit your files.
Best Practices in Preparing the Presentation
The following are best practices in preparing this presentation:
Review directions thoroughly.
Follow submission requirements.
Make sure all elements on the grading rubric are included.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
Review the Creating a Professional Presentation located in Course Resources.
Ideas and information that come from scholarly literature must be cited and referenced correctly.
A minimum of three (3) scholarly literature sources must be used.
Abide by CCN academic integrity policy.
Assessing: Application of Theory

Case: Concept Analysis in Healthcare
Case: Concept Analysis in Healthcare
Week 3 assignment
Concept Analysis
The Concept Analysis Assignment is due by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (MT) at the end of Week 3. The guidelines are listed below as well as the guidelines and grading rubric for this assignment are located in Course Resources.
Purpose
This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to complete an analysis of a concept supported by a nursing theory using an identified process. The assignment fosters analytical thinking related to the selected concept as well as application within the profession.
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice. (PO 2, 5)
CO 4: Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to the components, relationship among the components, and the application to advanced nursing practice. (PO 1)
Due Date Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 3
Total Points Possible: 250 Points
Requirements
Description of the Assignment
This assignment presents a modified method for conducting a concept analysis of ONE concept that is important and useful to nursing. The concept for this assignment must be supported by a published nursing theory. The selected concept is identified and then the elements of the analysis process are applied in order to synthesize knowledge for application as demonstrated through the creation of model, borderline, and contrary cases. Theoretical applications of the concept are also discussed. Non-nursing theories may NOT be used. The paper concludes with a synthesis of the student’s new knowledge about the concept. The scholarly literature is incorporated throughout the analysis.
Only the elements identified in this assignment should be used for this concept analysis.
Criteria for Content
Introduction
The introduction substantively presents all the following elements:
Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development.
Identifies the selected nursing
Identifies the nursing theory that addresses the selected concept.
Names the sections of the paper.
Scholarly support is required.
Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept
This section includes:
Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required).
A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is required.
Literature review
This section requires:
A substantive discussion of at least 6 (six) scholarly nursing literature sources on the selected concept.
Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in an organized fashion.
Support from nursing literature is required. Please Note: Primary research articles about the selected nursing concept are the most useful resource for the literature review.
Defining attributes, for this section:
A minimum of THREE (3) attributes are required.
A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is required
Explanation: An attribute identifies characteristics of a concept. For this situation, the characteristics of the selected nursing concept are identified and discussed.
Antecedent and Consequence
This section requires the identification of:
1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept.
1 consequence of the selected nursing concept.
A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.
Explanation: An antecedent is an identifiable occurrence that precedes an event. In this situation, an antecedent precedes a selected nursing concept. A consequence follows or is the result of an event. In this situation a consequence follows or is the result of the selected nursing concept.
Empirical Referents
This section requires the identification of:
2 (two) empirical referents of the selected nursing concept.
A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.
Explanation: An empirical referent is an objective ways to measure or determine the presence of the selected nursing concept.
Construct Cases
Explanation: hypothetical or real-life situations demonstrating the use or absence of the concept.
This section requires the creation of a model case, borderline case, and contrary case.
1 Model Case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas:
Definition
All identified attributes
Explanation: A model case is an example of a hypothetical or real-life situation that demonstrates all of the attributes noted previously in this assignment.
1 Borderline Case is created by the student in which one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing.
1 Contrary Case is created by the student that demonstrates the opposite of the selected nursing concepts. All identified attributes of the concept are absent in this cas
Explanation: Borderline case is a created case where one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing. Contrary case is a created case that demonstrate the complete opposite of the selected nursing concept – all identified attributes are missing.
Theoretical Applications of the Concept
Discuss the purpose of a concept analysis in relationship to theory.
Explain how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory.
A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.
Conclusion
This section requires:
Summarization of key information regarding:
Selected nursing concept.
Selected nursing theory.
Application of concept analysis findings to advanced practice nursing (specific to selected specialty track professional role and/or area of practice).
The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained from conducting a concept analysis. (Self-reflection may be written in first-person.)
Preparing the Assignment
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least 6, but no more than 8 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements.
Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.
The source of the concept for this assignment must be a published nursing Non-nursing theories may NOT be used.
A minimum of 6 (six) scholarly references must be used. Required textbooks for this course, and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. A dictionary maybe used as a reference for the section titled “Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept”, but it is NOT counted as one of the 6 required scholarly nursing references. Be aware that information from .com websites may be incorrect and should be avoided.
References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.
Ideas and information from scholarly, peer reviewed, nursing sources must be cited and referenced correctly.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
PLEASE note: Do not rely on .com sites to identify the nursing theory as they do not provide accurate information in all cases.
Case: Concept Analysis in Healthcare

Assignment: Developmental Evaluation and Screenin
Assignment: Developmental Evaluation and Screenin
quifer Case Study – Developmental Evaluation and Screening
This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned.
To support your work, use your course textbook readings and the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end of the week.
For this assignment, you will complete a Aquifer case study based on the course objectives and weekly content. Aquifer cases emphasize core learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout your nurse practitioner program, you will use the Aquifer case studies to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessments and diagnostic skills and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.
The Aquifer assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the Aquifer cases may be present in the quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam.
Click here for information on how to access and navigate Aquifer.
This week, complete the Aquifer case titled “CLIPP Case 2: Infant well-child (2, 6, and 9 months) – Asia.”
Apply information from the Aquifer Case Study to answer the following questions:
Discuss the history that you would take on this child in preparation for the well-child visit. Include questions regarding her growth and development that are appropriate for her age.
Describe the developmental tool to be used for Asia, its reliability and validity and how Asia scored developmentally on this tool. Is she developmentally appropriate for her age?
What immunizations will Asia be given at this visit; what is the patient education and follow-up?
Week 4 discussion
iHuman Case Study – HEENT and Respiratory Infections
This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned.
To support your work, use your course textbook readings and the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end ot the week.
For this assignment, you will complete an iHuman case study based on the course objectives and weekly content. iHuman cases emphasize core learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout your nurse practitioner program, you will use the iHuman case studies to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessments and diagnostic skills and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.
The iHuman assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the iHuman cases may be present in the quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam.
Click here for information on how to access and navigate iHuman.
This week, complete the iHuman case titled “Katherine Harris V3.1 PC.”
Apply information from the iHuman Case Study to answer the following questions:
Do you recommend a limited or an involved use of antibiotics in treatment of these diseases and other unconfirmed bacterial illnesses and why? What are the standards regarding the use of antibiotics in pediatric population, and what assessment findings would warrant prescribing an antibiotic for Asthma symptoms?
Using national guidelines and evidence-based literature, develop an Asthma Action Plan for this patient.
Do the etiology, diagnosis, and management of a child who is wheezing vary according to the child’s age? Why or why not? Which objective of the clinical findings will guide your diagnosis? Why? When is a chest x-ray indicated in this case?
Week 5 discussion
iHuman Case Study – Cardiovascular and Hematologic Disorders in Children
This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned.
To support your work, use your course textbook readings and the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end of the week.
For this assignment, you will complete an iHuman case study based on the course objectives and weekly content. iHuman cases emphasize core learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout your nurse practitioner program, you will use the iHuman case studies to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessments and diagnostic skills and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.
The iHuman assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the iHuman cases may be present in the quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam.
Click here for information on how to access and navigate iHuman.
This week, complete the iHuman case titled “Mia Zavarro V4.”
Apply information from the iHuman Case Study to answer the following questions:
How would you evaluate and manage a pediatric patient who has a painful swelling of the hands and feet, fatigue, or fussiness? Which diagnostic studies would you recommend for this patient and why?
What physical exam findings and diagnostic results would be concerning to you and why? What would be three differentials in this case?
In SCD, the spleen doesn’t work properly or doesn’t work at all. This problem makes people with SCD more likely to get severe infections. What is the treatment for Miah and education for the family?
Week 6 discussion
iHuman Case Study – Common Pediatric Illnesses
This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned.
To support your work, use your course textbook readings and the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end of the week.
For this assignment, you will complete an iHuman case study based on the course objectives and weekly content. iHuman cases emphasize core learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout your nurse practitioner program, you will use the iHuman case studies to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessments and diagnostic skills and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.
The iHuman assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the iHuman cases may be present in the quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam.
Click here for information on how to access and navigate iHuman.
This week, complete the iHuman case titled “Samantha Graves V3 PC”
Apply information from the iHuman Case Study to answer the following questions:
Which essential questions will you ask a pediatric patient or his or her caregiver when the presenting complaint is bloody diarrhea? Will these questions vary depending upon the child’s age? Why or why not? What clinical or historical findings will indicate the need for diagnostic studies and why? Which diagnostic studies will you initially order and why?
What would be three differential diagnoses in this case?
How do the common causes of vomiting differ in infants, children, and adolescents? What clinical or historical findings will indicate the need for diagnostic studies and why? Which diagnostic studies will you initially order and why?
Week 7 discussion
Comprehensive Case Study
General Guidelines for Comprehensive Case Study – Week 7 Project
Your case study should not be just a SOAP note of a patient encounter—it should be a comprehensive evaluation of an iHuman patient case.
You will complete a Comprehensive SOAP note on the approved Pediatric SOAP Note template based on the findings of the iHuman case – then major research and discussion of the disease process are presented.
This case study should be a summative evaluation supported by a minimum of 5 evidence-based articles.
Evaluation of the case study should be no more than 3-4 substantive paragraphs. A minimum of five evidence-based sources (in addition to your text) should be used for your case study.
Course texts will not count as a scholarly source; if using data from websites you must go back to the literature source for the information-no secondary sources are allowed, ie, Medscape, UptoDate, etc.
This week, complete the iHuman case titled “Tommy Acker V3”.
Please submit your Comprehensive SOAP Note and Growth Chart in the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.
Name your SOAP note document SU_NSG6435_W7_A1_lastname_firstinitial.doc
Week 8 discussion
iHuman Case Study – Neurological Disorders and Cognitive Perceptual Problems in Children
This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned.
To support your work, use your course textbook readings and the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end of the week.
For this assignment, you will complete an iHuman case study based on the course objectives and weekly content. iHuman cases emphasize core learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout your nurse practitioner program, you will use the iHuman case studies to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessments and diagnostic skills and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.
The iHuman assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the iHuman cases may be present in the quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam.
Click here for information on how to access and navigate iHuman.
This week, complete the iHuman case titled “Timothy Adams V3 PC”.
Apply information from the iHuman Case Study to answer the following questions:
What do you believe is your best course of action for this appointment?
What clinical or historical findings will indicate the need for diagnostic studies and why? Which diagnostic studies will you initially order and why?
What would be three differentials in this case?
Developmental Evaluation and Screenin
Developmental Evaluation and Screenin
Developmental Evaluation and Screenin
Developmental Evaluation and Screenin

Assignment: Grafting of Skin
Assignment: Grafting of Skin
Module 8 discussion
Discussions A/B
Complete the discussion in Group A or B as assigned by the instructor and then respond to the alternate group. All students are required to review all posts for general knowledge. Keep in mind that you will earn points for your initial discussion posts, as well as your responses. If you do not posts responses, you cannot earn full credit. Refer to the Discussion Rubric on how points are earned.
Discussion A
Missy is 3 years old. She enjoys being with mom and grandma in the kitchen. She pulls a chair close to the stove, climbs on the chair and looks inside the pot of boiling water. The steam is hot on her face, she steps back and as she falls off the chair, the boiling water is pulled down on her. Missy is rushed to the emergency department. Grandma has put some butter on her fingers, but her face was not treated.
Review the Rule of Nines found on page 1021.
In the ED, the nurse discovers that her hands, face, chest and arms are burned. The Dr. believes it to be a partial thickness burn, but notes her hands are blistered and very edematous.
Provide nursing care to this young patient that is complaining of pain, crying, and uncooperative. Educate the mother and grandmother on the extent of the burn and the on-going care that will be needed.
Include medication you may wish to request from the physician and the dosage.
Group B Response
After several days the doctor begins discussing grafting of the hands and face. Can you educate the parents on the care the child will need. What is the home care situation for this child? Please also discuss long term issues, physical, emotional, how will she relate to peers?
Discussion B
Due to a fall from a second story townhouse, Jimmy sustained a fractured left femur and a mild head injury. Jimmy is 10 years old. He was reaching for a ball that had gotten lodged into the gutter over the small balcony of his parent’s bedroom. He thought if he stood on the railing and reached with the badminton racket he could get it.
Currently he is 2 days postoperative from repair of the left femur. He is being transferred out of the pediatric ICU where the Neurologist has stated he is stable but needs continued neuro checks q2 hours. He has a full left leg cast. The Foley catheter is to be replaced today, or he can attempt to roll onto a bedpan if needed.
Please list the systems that are affected by this boy’s injuries.
List the nursing interventions now that he is on your nursing unit.
Start a list of nursing diagnosis match the system you are presenting.
Group A Response
Please add the interdisciplinary team that needs to attend to this boy’s health care needs. Plan home care if appropriate. And continue the list of nursing diagnosis.

Problem Identification and Description
Problem Identification and Description
Week 2 Problem Identification, Research Questions, and Description
This week, submit a 1–2 page problem identification and description of the project you have chosen for your culminating project that includes:
A cover page
A title and abstract: 150–200 words describing the project
A problem statement, problem identification, or purpose of the project: Provide a concise statement of the problem, need, or questions being investigated. Give a clear and explicit statement of the problem, including the target population and background information relative to the specific problem. Include 1–2 research questions that you will explore within your research.
A preliminary review of the literature: List, reference, and summarize 3–4 peer-reviewed sources that support your identified project and the need for change, the issue at hand, or the need for further research. Be sure that the data supports the need for investigation or change and that your problem is not one that has already been widely solved.
You will have opportunities to refine your problem statements and research questions throughout this course. Be sure to review your instructor’s feedback.
Week 4 Integrative Literature Review
Write a literature review of your topic using peer-reviewed articles and books, as well as non-research literature such as evidence-based guidelines, toolkits, and standardized procedures. Identify and cite all sources of data according to APA guidelines.
In at least 5 pages:
Critique the most current research to support your problem; this research will help drive the focus of your project.
Summarize the key findings of the research and it’s relevancy to your project.
Describe any gaps in knowledge that you found and the effects this may have on health informatics as it relates to your project topic. The literature review should be a synthesis of how each article or study relates to your project.
When writing your literature review, remember to include subtopics to your main topic and gather data on these areas as well.
Your integrative literature review should be at least 5 pages in length, not including the cover or reference pages, and must contain a minimum of 10 scholarly articles published within the past 5–7 years.
This literature is considered a draft and will need to be revised for integration into your final paper. Please make sure to review your instructor’s feedback.
Week 5 Theoretical or Conceptual Framework
This week, review your literature and look for gaps of knowledge in your topic. What is missing? What questions do you still have that you can potentially solve in your research? Compose a 2- to 3-page paper that outlines the framework for your research project.
Address the following:
Explain the problem and briefly summarize the research you have completed in your literature review.
Define any gaps or relationships that are apparent and how you will address them in your project. Be sure to reference back to your research questions and problems to ensure that the gaps correlate with your problem and questions.
Demonstrate that the solution you propose is not based on your personal opinions or guesses, but are formed from the facts that you have read from the authors of the previous research.
You may find that you are adding onto your references and your literature review based on new investigation and that is okay!
Explain your perspective and reference any nursing or informatics theoretical underpinnings if it supports your framework.
Week 7 Predictions, Outcomes, and Variables
Develop your project predictions and desired outcomes portion of your paper using the following as starting points:
Describe the desired outcomes: Specifically, state the purpose, focus, and viewpoint of the project as well as its expected accomplishments. While you may not be implementing your project, you should have a goal in mind that relates to solving your problem.
A project goal should reference the project’s benefits in terms of cost, time, and/or quality that address needs or changes, results, impacts, or consequences that the project has on people, programs, or institutions.
Goals and objectives should be measurable, shared, and hypothetically agreed on by all key stakeholders. They are directly linked to the concept of project success factors.
What variables need to be considered and would you have control over them? For example, if you were to implement a department wide system change, would budget be an issue and how would you address that variable?
If you were to implement your study, how would you gather data? Would the focus be qualitative or quantitative?
What will your research provide to the community or to social change?
In the statistical sense, what is already known about your problem? Cite evidence from your literature review.
Compose a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the intended outcomes of your project.

Assignment:Factors Affect Chronic Illness
Assignment:Factors Affect Chronic Illness
Week 1 discussion
Discussion Question
There are many factors that affect chronic illness—chronic pain, stigma, social isolation, altered mobility, or fatigue. Utilizing your learning from your readings and the South University Online Library resources, respond to one the following questions:
Based on the research, which of these factors have the greatest impact on a patient? Why? Contrast at least two ways the factors would affect a twelve-year-old with the way they would affect a seventy-five-year-old.
Consider the twelve-year-old and the seventy-five-year-old have a chronic illness. How does the chronically ill patient’s illness trajectory influence the plan of care?
Review Healthypeople.gov website. Discuss how you feel these goals will impact the health of the nation. Briefly discuss how you could incorporate these goals/objectives into your day-to-day nursing practice.
Question 2
DIRECTIONS
1. Interview (by telephone or in person) a master or doctorally prepared informatics nurse specialist. Summarize the interview in a three to four-page report, including:
2. Identify the degree of interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration the INS has.
3. Identify the INS’ predominant functional areas of practice and how these compare with NI functional areas defined in the American Nurses Association’s 2015 Nursing Informatics: Scope and Standards of Practice (2nd ed.).
4. Compare what you learned in the interview to what you have read.
5. Provide a link between nursing theory and nursing informatics roles.
Criteria for Content
1. Introduction presents the topic of the scope and standards of informatics practice inclusive of functional areas, the key sections of the paper, and the interviewee without disclosing either their name or the name of their organization.
2. Key elements of the interview are summarized with an emphasis on describing the NI functional roles in which the interviewee practices that include functional areas, practice within the scope and standards of nursing informatics practice, and degree to which the interviewee functions as a member of an interdisciplinary/interprofessional team as an MSN level leader and decision-maker.
3. Scholarly, evidence-based resources will support content, opinions, and conclusions. Differences and similarities between the interview information collected and published descriptions are analyzed and paraphrased in the student’s own words, with scholarly citation and references, including support for opinions.
4. Conclusion includes the student’s unique insights about what was learned from writing the assignment.
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
1. Required texts may be used as references in addition to evidence-based, scholarly sources no older than three years.
2. All aspects of the paper must be in 6th edition, 7th printing APA format including appropriate attribution of ideas, information, opinions, and content.
3. The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should not be longer than four pages or less than three pages.
4. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and writing style is consistent with formal academic writing.
DIRECTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA
Assignment Criteria Points % Description
Introduction 34 23% The introduction introduces the topic of the scope and standards of informatics practice, inclusive of NI functional areas, and the interviewee names the key sections of the paper. No names are included to protect identity and privacy.
Interview Results 34 23% Key elements of the interview are summarized with an emphasis on describing three primary NI functional areas, practice within the scope and standards of NI practice in which the interviewee practices, as well as interdisciplinary/interprofessional efforts. Scholarly support is present.
Analysis 34 23% Differences and similarities between published descriptions of NI functional areas and scope and standards of practice and actual practice of the interviewee are clearly analyzed in the student’s own words, with depth, and analysis is supported by scholarly sources.
Conclusion 33 22% Concluding statements clearly include the writer’s unique insights about NI functional areas and the practice of nursing informatics gained from completing this assignment.
APA Formats 5 3% Text, title page, and reference page(s) are consistent with APA format (zero to three errors).
Citations 5 3% Ideas and information from other sources are cited and are cited correctly (zero to three errors).
Writing Mechanics 5 3% Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are consistent with formal written work (zero to three errors), paper meets page length.
Total 150 100%

Field Work: Evidence-based Practice
Field Work: Evidence-based Practice
Week 7 Assignment
Theoretical Framework to Support Evidence-based Practice: PowerPoint Presentation
The Week 7 Assignment Theoretical Framework to Support Evidence-based Practice PowerPoint Presentation is due Sunday 11:59pm MT at the end of Week 7. The guidelines and rubric for this assignment are listed below and in Course Resources
Purpose
Master’s prepared nurses actively engage in the process of translating nursing knowledge into practice, thereby establishing evidence-based approaches within the discipline. Throughout this process, a theoretical framework provides a meaningful context to guide and support the evidence-based practice. The purpose of this assignment is to identify a theory or model which can be used as a framework for a future evidence-based project within the MSN program.
Course Outcomes
Through this assessment, the student will meet the following Course Outcomes:
Apply nursing theory as a framework to guide the translation of knowledge and implementation of evidence-based practice in future professional settings. (CO #2)
Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to the components, relationships among the components, and application to advanced nursing practice. (CO#4)
Total Points Possible
This assessment is worth 100 points.
Due Date
Submit your file(s) by 11:59 p.m. MT Sunday at the end of Week 7.
Requirements
Criteria for Content
Review literature regarding issues or concerns within your selected area of advanced practice nursing.
Select a theory or model which is relevant to your selected area of advanced practice nursing and would offer a meaningful context for evidence-based practice surrounding the issue or concern which you identified.
In a PowerPoint Presentation, address the following.
Introduction to the presentation
Identify and describe a theory or model, and explain its relevance to the selected area of advanced practice
Describe an issue or concern regarding the selected area of advanced practice, and explain its impact on health care outcomes
Explain how the theory or model can be used as a framework to guide evidence-based practice to address the issue or concern, and discuss the unique insight or perspective offered through the application of this theory or model.
Conclusion to the presentation
References
Preparing the presentation
Submission Requirements
Application: Use Microsoft Word 2013™ to create the PowerPoint presentation.
Length: The PowerPoint presentation must be 7 total slides (excluding title and reference slides).
Speaker notes are used and include in-text citations when applicable.
A minimum of three (3) scholarly literature sources must be used.
Submission: Submit your files.
Best Practices in Preparing the Presentation
The following are best practices in preparing this presentation:
Review directions thoroughly.
Follow submission requirements.
Make sure all elements on the grading rubric are included.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
Review the Creating a Professional Presentation located in Course Resources.
Ideas and information that come from scholarly literature must be cited and referenced correctly.
A minimum of three (3) scholarly literature sources must be used.
Abide by CCN academic integrity policy.

Case: Electronic Health Record
Case: Electronic Health Record
Week 1 discussion
DQ1 After reviewing the two-system merger case presented with this week’s assignment, discuss the effects of mergers on integration of information utilizing the material in this week’s readings. Include security, privacy, legal implications, and the effects on interoperability.
DQ2 Discuss the interoperability of an electronic health record (EHR) in your current or past workplace. Provide examples from this week’s readings about the functions, significance, and factors that affect the use and implementation of the (EHR).
Week 2 discussion
DQ1 Visit the website: http://www.hl7.org/newsroom/inthenews.cfm
Select the Newsroom Link at the top of the page. Review the issues and policies, press releases, in the news, and industry news links. Discuss one of the topics and how it relates to the content in the course.
DQ2 Select one of the standards discussed in this week’s assigned reading. Discuss the standard and how it helps achieve interoperability.
Week 3 discussion
DQ1 Explain how the Continuity of Care Document (CCD) can help meet meaningful use criteria.
DQ2 Discuss the purpose of HL7, CDA, and CCD, and how they have influenced current health care. In your responses, discuss how you see these affecting future informatics practices or changing over time.
Week 4 discussion
DQ1 Discuss the need for imaging standards in healthcare informatics. Utilize assigned reading and resources from this week to support your post.
DQ2 COLLAPSE
Visit the following website and review the PowerPoint presentation. Then, discuss one of the sections of the CCR presented. Incorporate course resources to enhance your discussion on the topic.
https://www.hl7.org/documentcenter/public_temp_DC462D64-1C23-BA17-0C80B6292410A5DF/calendarofevents/himss/2004/presentations/ContinuityofCareRecord.pdf
Week 5 discussion
DQ1 Visit the following website http://www.nuemd.com/icd-10/codes and search for “diseases” (for example, infection). Discuss what word you searched for and what was returned. Were there challenges you noticed with the specificity of your search keyword? What did you learn and how would you approach a different search or guide a colleague in future searches?
DQ2 Examine the need to switch to ICD-10; explore challenges that healthcare organizations are facing in doing so. What have they done to overcome those challenges? Provide suggestions for future institutions that desire to switch to ICD-10.
Week 6 discussion
DQ1 Discuss how using a standard terminology like SNOMED CT helps achieve meaningful use. Use 2–3 specific examples.
DQ2 Review the ISMP List of High-Alert Medications in Acute Care Settings document at this link: https://www.ismp.org/tools/highalertmedications.pdf
Complete a search for one of the medications from the ISMP lList. Discuss your findings (e.g., a search for “digoxin” returns one element in “ingredient,” three elements in Brand Name, four elements in dose form group, and 10 elements of “Clinical Drug or Pack”). Share your findings.
You can use https://www.nlm.nih.gov/research/umls/rxnorm/overview.html as an additional reference.
Week 7 discussion
DQ1 Discuss an advantage and a disadvantage of using XML in health information systems. Explain the alternative file formats to XML and how they differ.
DQ2 Explain the purpose and use of the Unified Medical Language System (UMLS) and discuss how it influences interoperability.
Week 8 discussion
DQ1 Discuss the advantages of standardizing nursing languages, and describe how standardized nursing languages are applied in the clinical setting.
DQ2 Discuss the application of a national EHR. Discuss whether you support or oppose the concept of national EHRs. Support with references.
Week 1 Achieving Interoperability in Times of Change Paper
A hospital system has acquired a cancer treatment center that does not currently have an electronic health record system.
Complete the two-system merger interactive scenario to get started.
Then briefly research the functions, significance, and factors that affect implementation of EHR technology discussed in the textbook.
Compose your paper discussing each listed component in APA format, citing a minimum of two scholarly resources in addition to the assigned reading. Examples of scholarly sources include professional journal articles and books obtained from library databases, national guidelines, and informatics organizations, published within the last five years. A title page is not necessary, but you do need to include a reference page.
Your paper should be 2 to 3 pages in length.
Week 2 HL7 Messaging Structure Paper
Discuss in a one-page paper what HL7 messaging structure is and why it is used. Provide an example of a real-world event that you have had occur and how that would translate into an HL7 message.
Utilize the assigned reading and a minimum of one outside scholarly resource.
Examples of scholarly sources include professional journal articles and books obtained from library databases, national guidelines, and informatics organizations, published within the last five years. Compose your paper in APA format. A title page is not necessary, but you do need to include a reference page.
Week 3 HL7, Interoperability, and Transitions of Care Paper
Write a two- to three-page paper discussing how the Health Level Seven (HL7) Clinical Document Architecture (CDA) and Continuity of Care Document (CCD) promote interoperability and transitions of care. In your paper, discuss the ways this affects technical, semantic, and process interoperability using examples from your own practice.
Utilize your course readings and a minimum of three outside scholarly resources in your paper.
Examples of scholarly sources include professional journal articles and books obtained from library databases, national guidelines, and informatics organizations, published within the last five years. Compose your paper in APA format. A title page is not necessary, but you do need to include a reference page.
Week 4 The Influence of DICOM Paper
In a two-page paper, describe the implementation, use, and necessity of DICOM in a new organization. Discuss the advantages of having DICOM and its effects on meaningful use and interoperability.
In addition to course resources, use a minimum of two additional scholarly resources.
Examples of scholarly sources include professional journal articles and books obtained from library databases, national guidelines, and informatics organizations, published within the last five years. Compose your paper in APA format. A title page is not necessary, but you do need to include a reference page.
Week 5 LOINC and Interoperability Paper
In a one-page paper, discuss the background, functions, and format of LOINC. Include the fields included in the database, and the ways LOINC affects interoperability.
Include a minimum of two scholarly sources in addition to the course resources.
Examples of scholarly sources include professional journal articles and books obtained from library databases, national guidelines, and informatics organizations, published within the last five years. Compose your paper in APA format. A title page is not necessary, but you do need to include a reference page.
Week 6 Utilizing SNOWMED CT Website Activity and Reflection
Visit the website: http://browser.ihtsdotools.org/ Click for more options
Click on Local Extensions/United States.
In the database browser, search for a disorder, organism, procedure, or substance (e.g., naegleria > (disorder) > infection caused by naegleria).
Discuss the following:
What was your search item? (1–2 sentences)
How many search results did you get?
What is the purpose of SNOMED CT?
Write all the structures of your search item (e.g., “infection caused by naegleria”). It may be easier to use Microsoft Word or PowerPoint to draw this structure.
Compose a one-page paper in APA format, citing a minimum of one scholarly resource.
Examples of scholarly sources include professional journal articles and books obtained from library databases, national guidelines, and informatics organizations, published within the last five years. A title page is not necessary, but you do need to include a reference page.
Week 7 XML Document
Create an XML document that contains a patient’s name, date of birth, address, phone number, name of contact person, one allergy, an adverse reaction, the severity, and the onset date (assume any calendar date).
Utilize the course and a minimum of two outside scholarly resources.
Examples of scholarly sources include professional journal articles and books obtained from library databases, national guidelines, and informatics organizations, published within the last five years.
Week 8 Signature Assignment: The Complexities of Interoperability Paper and Presentation
Since the start of the Affordable Care Act, many hospital systems have chosen to merge and form strategic partnerships to help reduce cost and expand resources. You will be examining the effect of mergers on informatics, EHR’s, and interoperability.
Complete the three-system merger interactive scenario to get started.
Remember this important background information from the scenario: Three healthcare systems have decided to merge.
System A consists of one large acute care hospital with 450 beds. Services range from outpatient surgery to inpatient services for cardiology, obstetrics, pediatrics, and chemical dependency. They have medical surgical floors, an extensive ER, and several intensive care units. They have a range of radiology and laboratory services.
System B consists of two acute care hospitals: one in the same city as System A’s acute care hospital and one in the same city as System C’s hospital. Both hospitals have approximately 150 beds. In addition to the acute care hospitals, the system also has a rehabilitation center, a cancer treatment center, 3 nursing homes, and 5 primary care offices.
System C has a 125-bed acute care facility in the same city as one of System B’s acute care hospitals. They also have approximately 10 primary care offices.
Part 1 Paper:
Compose a 7- to 8-page paper that covers information listed in the bullets below in APA format, citing a minimum of three scholarly resources in addition to course readings. Examples of scholarly sources include professional journal articles and books obtained from library databases, national guidelines, and informatics organizations, published within the last five years.
Discuss health information exchange (HIE), its importance, and the challenges faced when using it. Explore how HIE will affect this organization.
The three systems use two different electronic health records; they have decided to adopt a new EHR at all three systems after the merger. Describe interoperability and the ways this decision will affect interoperability between the facilities.
Describe the standards for communication, messaging, clinical documents, and imaging discussed throughout the course and what effect these may have on the organization.
Discuss the coding systems and considerations presented in this course and the components the organization should ensure are included when selecting or building a single EHR.
Considering this information, discuss meaningful use and in what ways you feel the organization’s decision will affect its financial stability.
Part 2 Presentation:
Prepare and present a two- to five-minute class presentation covering the material in your paper using the Kaltura recording tool. Please include a voice-over or video recording of yourself presenting your slides. See the Getting Started with Kaltura link in your main menu if you need to review how to use the tool.
Case: Electronic Health Record

Discuss:Developmental Evaluation and Screening
Discuss:Developmental Evaluation and Screening
Week 3 discussion
Discussion: MedU Case Study – Developmental Evaluation and Screening
This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by Saturday, August 12, 2017.
To support your work, use your course textbook readings and the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation for this assignment by Wednesday, August 16, 2017.
For this assignment, you will complete a MedU case study based on the course objectives and weekly content. MedU cases emphasize core learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout your nurse practitioner program, you will use the MedU case studies to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessments and diagnostic skills and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.
The MedU assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the MedU cases may be present in the quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam.
Click here for information on how to access and navigate MedU.
This week, complete the MedU case titled “FmCase 2: Infant well-child (2, 6, and 9 months) – Asia.”
Apply information from the MedU Case Study to answer the following questions:
Discuss the history that you would take on this child in preparation for the well-child visit. Include questions regarding her growth and development that are appropriate for her age.
Describe the developmental tool to be used for Asia, its reliability and validity and how Asia scored developmentally on this tool. Is she developmentally appropriate for her age?
What immunizations will Asia be given at this visit; what is the patient education and follow-up?
Week 4 discussion
Discussion: Case Study – HEENT and Respiratory Infections
This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by Saturday, August 19, 2017.
To support your work, use your course textbook readings and the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation for this assignment by Wednesday, August 23, 2017.
For this assignment, you will complete an case study based on the course objectives and weekly content. cases emphasize core learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout your nurse practitioner program, you will use the case studies to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessments and diagnostic skills and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.
The assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the cases may be present in the quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam.
Here you can view information on how to access and navigate .
This week, complete the case titled “Katherine Harris.”
Apply information from the Case Study to answer the following questions:
Do you recommend a limited or an involved use of antibiotics in treatment of these diseases and other unconfirmed bacterial illnesses and why? What are the standards regarding the use of antibiotics in pediatric population, and what assessment findings would warrant prescribing an antibiotic for Asthma symptoms?
Using national guidelines and evidence-based literature, develop an Asthma Action Plan for this patient.
Do the etiology, diagnosis, and management of a child who is wheezing vary according to the child’s age? Why or why not? Which objective of the clinical findings will guide your diagnosis? Why? When is a chest x-ray indicated in this case?
Week 5 discussion
Discussion: Case Study – Cardiovascular and Hematologic Disorders in Children
This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by Saturday, August 26, 2017.
To support your work, use your course textbook readings and the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation for this assignment by Wednesday, August 30, 2017.
For this assignment, you will complete an case study based on the course objectives and weekly content. cases emphasize core learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout your nurse practitioner program, you will use the case studies to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessments and diagnostic skills and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.
The assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the cases may be present in the quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam.
Discuss:Developmental Evaluation and Screening
Discuss:Developmental Evaluation and Screening