Purpose  The purpose of this assignment is to facilitate a dialogue about the student’s practicum rotation with the class. Information gleaned from the dialogue will then be used by the instructor to assign a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the week 7 assignment.  Activity Learning Outcomes  Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:  Discuss the details of his/her practicum site and tentative schedule (WO1.4) (CO 5, 6)  Identify his/her feelings about...

Purpose  Students will complete a self-reflection assignment for the purpose of validating their personal progress and academic growth in NR 601. The goal for this activity is to engage the student in considering how their clinical abilities and professional growth are advancing . Activity Learning Outcomes  Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to: Reflect upon how the assigned program outcome, MSN Essential and NONFP competencies have been achieved in NR 601...

Purpose The purpose of this student discussion is to discuss Post-Menopausal and Sexuality Issues in the Maturing and Older Adult Activity Learning Outcomes Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to: 1) Discuss the symptoms related to genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) (WO 6.2,6.3) (CO 1,3,5) 2) Reflect on personal comfort level when performing a sexual history on the maturing an older adult. (WO 6.2,6.3) (CO 1,3,5) Total Points Possible: 70 Requireme...

Purpose  The purpose of this case study assignment is to : Analyze provided subjective and objective information to diagnose and develop a management plan for the selected case study patient.   Apply national diabetes guidelines to a case study patient.   Apply national guidelines to develop a management plan for all identified secondary diagnosis(es).  Activity Learning Outcomes  Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to: Select appropriate he...

Purpose  The purpose of student discussions is to provide the opportunity for application of depression and anxiety screening tools to a selected case patient.    Activity Learning Outcomes  Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:  Explain the purpose of two selected screening tools (CO7) Interpret the scoring criteria of two selected screening tools (CO7) Discuss the mechanism of action, side effects and expected onset of action for a selected medicat...

Purpose  Problem-based learning is a methodology designed to help students develop the reasoning process used in clinical practice through problem solving actual patient problems in the same manner as they occur in practice.  The purpose of this activity is to develop students’ clinical reasoning skills using a case-based learning exercise. Through participation in an online discussion forum, students identify learning issues in a self-directed manner which facilitates learning for the entire g...

Purpose  Problem-based learning is a methodology designed to help students develop the reasoning process used in clinical practice through problem solving actual patient problems in the same manner as they occur in practice.  The purpose of this activity is to develop students’ clinical reasoning skills using a case-based learning exercise. Through participation in an online discussion forum, students identify learning issues in a self-directed manner which facilitates learning for the entire g...

Purpose  The purpose of student discussions is to provide the opportunity for deeper understanding of polypharmacy   Activity Learning Outcomes  Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:  Summarize the different polypharmacy definitions found within the literature. (WO1.5) (CO1)  Discuss polypharmacy risk factors (WO1.5) (CO1)   Explain thee actions steps for polypharmacy prevention (WO1.5) (CO1, 7)      Due Date:   The initial posting to the graded...

Purpose  The purpose of this assignment is to review the components of the comprehensive geriatric assessment   Activity Learning Outcomes  Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:  Discuss components of a comprehensive geriatric assessment (WO 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4) (CO1, 5, 7) Evaluate screening tools used as part of the comprehensive geriatric assessment (WO 1.4) (CO 1, 7)   Total Points Possible: 60 points Requirements:  Step 1:   Review the assign...

Purpose The purpose of this assignment is for learners to create a presentation for the selected targeted population about the specific clinical certification including how it could impact patient outcomes and leadership. Direct Care Project Overview There are four parts to the Direct Care Project. There will be graded Project Check-ins that correlate to each part. The topic selected in Part 1 will be the same one used in Parts 2 through 4. Review the table below for overvi...