nsg6420 week 1 to 8 discussions latest 2017

Week 2 discussion

iHuman Case Study—Erin Bradley

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, April 22, 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, April 26, 2017.

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 case titled "Erin Bradley."

Apply information from the iHuman Case Study to answer the following questions:

What is the CC in this case study? What are important questions to ask the patient to formulate the history of present illness and what did the patient tell you?

What components of the physical exam are important to review in this case? What are pertinent positive and negative physical exam findings to help you formulate your diagnosis?

Which differential diagnosis is to be considered with this case study? What was your final diagnosis?

Week 3 discussion

Grand Rounds Assignment

This week begins Grand Rounds presentations. In Week 1, the instructor assigned each student a week in which to present (Week 3, 5, 7, or 9). Those who are not presenting this week are responsible for participating in at least two presentations. Once again, keep in mind the following guidelines while taking part in this assignment:

For those who are presenting this week:

Your presentation must include:

Three learning objectives that must be clearly written and presented

A complete SOAP on the approved template

An extended SOAP note

At least five test questions (such as multiple choice and/or matching) designed to asses mastery of the learning objectives

A minimum of five scholarly resources

Post your presentation to this Discussion Area by Saturday, April 29, 2017. Begin facilitating the discussion and continue to lead it throughout the week.

For those who are participants this week, begin participating on Saturday, April 29, 2017, and continue until the end of the week.

Additional Guidelines

For the presenters:

Your goal is to present your case as a teaching presentation and lead a discussion throughout the week.

Here are some tips for facilitating the discussion:

To prepare for your presentation, rehearse the key points and findings of your research and think about points you can make to initiate the discussion and keep it going.

Develop questions you can ask to initiate the discussion and keep it going.

As you approach the end of the discussion period, ask participants to:

Summarize the discussion.

Draw conclusions from the collective group discussion.

Keep the presentation interesting, professional, and focused on the topic. APA format is expected, and references should be cited.

For the participants:

Those not assigned to present this week should participate in all Grand Round Discussions. Here are some guidelines for participation:

Prepare for the discussion by reading the presenters' submission.

Keep your participation at the level of critical thinking—analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating. Make connections between what you are learning in this course and what you already know.

Make comparisons and challenge points of view. Interact with both presenters and other students.

Add to the experience using what you might have read about the topic or experienced personally.

Be prepared to substantiate your points of view.

At the end of the week, be prepared to summarize or draw conclusions from the presentation experience.

Submission Details:

Name your Microsoft PowerPoint presentation SU_NSG6420_W3_A1_LastName_FirstInitial.ppt.

Submit your presentation to the Discussion Area by Saturday, April 29, 2017.

Week 4 discussion

iHuman Case Study—Joseph Martinez

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, May 6, 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, May 10, 2017.

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 case titled "Joseph Martinez."

Apply information from the iHuman Case Study to answer the following questions:

What is the CC in this case study? What are important questions to ask the patient to formulate the history of present illness and what did the patient tell you?

What components of the physical exam are important to review in this case? What are pertinent positive and negative physical exam findings to help you formulate your diagnosis?

Which differential diagnosis is to be considered with this case study? What was your final diagnosis?

Week 5 discussion

Grand Rounds Assignment

In Week 1, the instructor assigned each student a week in which to present (Week 3, 5, 7, or 9). Those who are not presenting this week are responsible for participating in at least two presentations. Once again, keep in mind the following guidelines while taking part in this assignment:

For those who are presenting this week:

Your presentation must include:

Three learning objectives that must be clearly written and presented

A complete SOAP on the approved template

An extended SOAP note

At least five test questions (such as multiple choice and matching) designed to asses mastery of the learning objectives

A minimum of five scholarly resources

Post your presentation to this Discussion Area by Saturday, May 13, 2017. Begin facilitating the discussion and continue to lead it throughout the week.

For those who are participants this week, begin participating on Saturday, May 13, 2017, and continue until the end of the week.

Additional Guidelines

For the presenters:

Your goal is to present your case as a teaching presentation and lead a discussion throughout the week.

Here are some tips for facilitating the discussion:

To prepare for your presentation, rehearse the key points and findings of your research and think about points you can make to initiate the discussion and keep it going.

Develop questions you can ask to initiate the discussion and keep it going.

As you approach the end of the discussion period, ask participants to:

Summarize the discussion.

Draw conclusions from the collective group discussion.

Keep the presentation interesting, professional, and focused on the topic. APA format is expected, and references should be cited.

For the participants:

Those not assigned to present this week should participate in all Grand Round Discussions. Here are some guidelines for participation:

Prepare for the discussion by reading the presenters' submission.

Keep your participation at the level of critical thinking—analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating. Make connections between what you are learning in this course and what you already know.

Make comparisons and challenge points of view. Interact with both presenters and other students.

Add to the experience using what you might have read about the topic or experienced personally.

Be prepared to substantiate your points of view.

At the end of the week, be prepared to summarize or draw conclusions from the presentation experience.

Submission Details:

Name your Microsoft PowerPoint presentation SU_NSG6420_W5_A1_LastName_FirstInitial.ppt.

Submit your presentation to the Discussion Area by Saturday, May 13, 2017.

Week 6 discussion

iHuman Case Study—Christine Smith

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, May 20, 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, May 24, 2017.

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 case titled "Christine Smith."

Apply information from the iHuman Case Study to answer the following questions:

What is the CC in this case study? What are important questions to ask the patient to formulate the history of present illness and what did the patient tell you?

What components of the physical exam are important to review in this case? What are pertinent positive and negative physical exam findings to help you formulate your diagnosis?

Which differential diagnosis is to be considered with this case study? What was your final diagnosis?

Week 7 discussion

Grand Rounds Assignment

In Week 1, the instructor assigned each student a week in which to present (Week 3, 5, 7, or 9). Those who are not presenting this week are responsible for participating in at least two presentations. Once again, keep in mind the following guidelines while taking part in this assignment:

For those who are presenting this week:

Your presentation must include:

Three learning objectives that must be clearly written and presented

A complete SOAP on the approved template

An extended SOAP note

At least five test questions (such as multiple choice and/or matching) designed to asses mastery of the learning objectives

A minimum of five scholarly resources

Post your presentation to this Discussion Area by Saturday, May 27, 2017. Begin facilitating the discussion and continue to lead it throughout the week.

For those who are participants this week, begin participating on Saturday, May 27, 2017, and continue until the end of the week.

Additional Guidelines

For the presenters:

Your goal is to present your case as a teaching presentation and lead a discussion throughout the week.

Here are some tips for facilitating the discussion:

To prepare for your presentation, rehearse the key points and findings of your research and think about points you can make to initiate the discussion and keep it going.

Develop questions you can ask to initiate the discussion and keep it going.

As you approach the end of the discussion period, ask participants to:

Summarize the discussion.

Draw conclusions from the collective group discussion.

Keep the presentation interesting, professional, and focused on the topic. APA format is expected, and references should be cited.

For the participants:

Those not assigned to present this week should participate in all Grand Round Discussions. Here are some guidelines for participation:

Prepare for the discussion by reading the presenters' submission.

Keep your participation at the level of critical thinking—analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating. Make connections between what you are learning in this course and what you already know.

Make comparisons and challenge points of view. Interact with both presenters and other students.

Add to the experience using what you might have read about the topic or experienced personally.

Be prepared to substantiate your points of view.

At the end of the week, be prepared to summarize or draw conclusions from the presentation experience.

Submission Details:

Name your Microsoft PowerPoint presentation SU_NSG6420_W7_A1_LastName_FirstInitial.ppt.

Submit your presentation to the Discussion Area by Saturday, May 27, 2017.

Week 8 discussion

iHuman Case Study—Amy Sandberg

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, June 3, 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, June 7, 2017.

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 case titled "Amy Sandberg."

Apply information from the iHuman Case Study to answer the following questions:

What is the CC in this case study? What are important questions to ask the patient to formulate the history of present illness and what did the patient tell you?

What components of the physical exam are important to review in this case? What are pertinent positive and negative physical exam findings to help you formulate your diagnosis?

Which differential diagnosis is to be considered with this case study? What was your final diagnosis?