Discussion post

Class after completing the reading for the week and reflecting on it answer the discussion question.  Below is the grading rubric , with points alloted for each part of the question and a table you may use to answer the questions. The links I posted in unit 5 discussion 1 Rubric would also be useful adjuncts to the assigned reading for this discussion.  Lisa

Discusses the importance of advocacy as it pertains to patient care. +1.5

Discusses the nurse's role in patient advocacy +1.5

Describes a situation in which you were involved with patient advocacy. +2

Explain what the advocacy accomplished for the patient, +2

Discusses what could have happened if the patient would not have had an advocate.+2

Writing and APA +1

Importance of Advocacy in Patient Care
Nurses Role in Patient Advocacy
Example of your own Advocacy
Benefit of your Advocacy for the Patient
Results if the Patient had no Advocate

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