Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to increase your knowledge regarding a chronic health condition that is commonly encountered in primary care. This health condition should be chosen from one of the weak areas identified from the APEA Pre-Predictor Exam in NR603.
Activity Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
Apply clinical practice guidelines to common chronic conditions seen in primary care. (CO 1, 4)
Requirements
Create an Infographic using the software of your choice regarding a complex chronic health condition that you would like to learn more about. Choose between: asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema. The Infographic should include the following:
1. Provide a description of the disease that will be treated by your algorithm.
2. Provide the criteria for diagnosis.
3. Review common diagnostic tests required for diagnosis and/or ongoing management.
4. Present a pharmacologic treatment algorithm that includes the most commonly prescribed drugs for the condition.
5. Provide evidence by sharing clinical guidelines, research articles, or other scholarly materials to support your Infographic
6. Identify reasons that each medication might be selected, barriers to practice, or issues related to the condition and the use of pharmacologic treatment.
7. Describe the expected outcomes for medication management, including expectations for follow up care.
8. A full reference list should be included in APA format on a reference page.
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeKnowledge1.Provide a description of the disease that will be treated by your algorithm and provide the criteria for diagnosis; AND 2. Review common diagnostic tests required for diagnosis and/or ongoing management; AND 3. Present q pharmacologic treatment algorithm that includes the most commonly prescribed drugs for the condition; AND 4. Identify reasons that each medication might be selected, barriers to practice, or issues related to the condition and the use of pharmacologic treatment; AND 5. Describe the expected outcomes for medication management, including expectations for follow up care. | 25 ptsExcellentAll 5 elements are present23 ptsVery Good1 element is missing21 ptsSatisfactory2 elements are missing13 ptsNeeds Improvement3-4 elements are missing0 ptsUnsatisfactory5 elements are missing | 25 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport of Research & Interactive Dialogue1. Infographic is supported with appropriate sources*^; AND 2. Source is published within the last 5 years; AND 3. Reference list is provided and citations match; AND 4. Student provides a substantive** response to at least one topic-related post of a peer; AND 5. Student responds to all direct faculty questions OR if student was not asked a direct question student responds to either a 2nd peer post or a faculty question directed towards another student * Textbooks, non-US journals, nursing journals not intended for advanced practice providers. ^ State specific websites from regulatory boards are acceptable) ** A substantive post adds new content or insights to the discussion thread and information from student’s original post is not reused in peer or faculty response | 20 ptsExcellentAll 5 elements are present18 ptsVery Good1 element is missing17 ptsSatisfactory2 elements are missing10 ptsNeeds Improvement3-4 elements are missing0 ptsUnsatisfactory5 elements are missing | 20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion FormatDiscussion post has minimal grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, or APA format errors* (*) APA style references and in text citations are required; however, there are no deductions for errors in indentation or spacing of references. All elements of the reference otherwise must be included. | 5 ptsExcellentDiscussion post contains 0-2 errors in grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation or APA format4 ptsVery GoodDiscussion post contains 3-5 errors in grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation or APA format3 ptsSatisfactoryDiscussion post contains 6-8 errors in grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation or APA format2 ptsNeeds ImprovementDiscussion post contains 9-11 errors in grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation or APA format0 ptsUnsatisfactoryDiscussion post contains 12 or more errors in grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation or APA format | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion late penalty deductions | 0 ptsNo Points DeductedDiscussion posted on time0 ptsPoints DeductedA 10% late penalty will be imposed for discussions posted after the deadline on Wednesday, regardless of the number of days late. NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59pm MT on Sunday (i.e. student will receive an automatic 0) | 0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTotal Participation Responses | 0 ptsNo Points DeductedMinimum number/type of interactive dialogue posts entered0 ptsPoints DeductedA 10% penalty will be imposed for not entering the minimum number/type of interactive dialogue posts OR not posting on the minimum required number of days. NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59pm MT on Sunday (i.e. student will receive an automatic 0) |