NUR 501/600 DISCUSSION

 Treatments for Genitourinary Tract Disorders

Based on Module 6: Lecture Materials & Resources and experience, please answer the following questions:

1. Describe urinary tract infection, causes, symptoms and treatment 2. Discuss treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia 3. Describe overactive bladder, causes, symptoms and treatment  4. Treatment options and recommendations for different STIs (Chlamydia,

Gonorrhea and Syphilis)
 
 
 Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in the current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points. ◦ Each question must be answered individually as in bullet points. Not in

an essay format.  ◦ Example: Question 1, followed by the answer to question 1; Question 2,

followed by the answer to question 2; and so forth.  • You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/

correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)  ◦ Your response should be at least 150 words.

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

 Personhood

Discuss the concept of personhood as used in the nursing as caring theory.
 
 Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.  Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/ correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.) 

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

For this assignment, you will write a paper on the pharmacological management of the disease. The paper should include a review of the:

• Select a disease process that is of interest to you. • Pathophysiology of the disease state. • Review of the pharmacological agents used for treatment and important

information related to advanced practice nurse. • Each student will clearly write a title for this topic: For examples,

“Pharmacological Effects of Anti-Hypertensive Medications in the Management of Hypertension”.

 

Submission Instructions:

• The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.

• The paper should be formatted per the current APA and 5-7 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.

• Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles within your work.

Grading Rubric 

Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric below.

View Rubric Final Essay/Paper Rubric

Final Essay/Paper Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

Identification of Main Issues/ Problems

10 pts Distinguished Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.

8 pts Excellent Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.

6 pts Fair Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.

4 pts Poor Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.

/ 10 pts

Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/ Probelms

10 pts Distinguished Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

8 pts Excellent Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.

6 pts Fair Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

4 pts Poor Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

/ 10 pts

Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding

10 pts Distinguished Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.

8 pts Excellent Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

6 pts Fair Provides a competent responses to all issues/ problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

4 pts Poor Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/ problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

/ 10 pts

Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/ Literature

10 pts Distinguished Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.

8 pts Excellent Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.

6 pts Fair Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.

4 pts Poor Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.

/ 10 pts

Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines

10 pts Full Marks Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.

8 pts Excellent Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.

6 pts Fair Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.

4 pts Poor Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.

/ 10 pts