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Module 01 Muddiest Point

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Muddiest Point Journal (due by midnight on the 5th of Jan)

"Muddiest Points" are a questions that you ask as you review each week's content. You will pick one or more concept, topic, or disease process to ask your instructor after viewing the lecture recordings for each week so that you can gain further knowledge about that concept or topic. Your instructor will address each modules' "muddiest points" in the live lecture for that module (i.e. Module 3 "muddiest points" will be addressed during the live classroom during week 3.).

Each muddiest point (with the exception of Module 1) should be submitted to this discussion forum prior to the live classroom to earn points. The due date for each "muddiest point" is Monday (before the live lecture) at 11:59 pm.

Example Muddiest Point Questions:

· "Why is the stress response initiated when someone is ill?"

· "Why are [group, gender, ethnicity, etc.] at higher risk for heart disease?"

Directions:

Review this week's content, then submit a question in the discussion forum about a specific topic, concept, disease process, or anything else about which you would like more information. Be sure to post a question that is relevant to this module's content.

If you got a 0/4 on any module muddiest point, one of these occurred:

1.You did not submit a Muddiest Point

2.Your question was not pertinent to the module

What do I do if I got a 0/4 but still want to get points?

Submit your question late. Once your question is typed, click "Submit Late".

· Your instructor will use the 10%/day deduction for late submissions.

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Module 01 Written Assignment - Electrolyte Imbalance

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Module 01 Written Assignment - Electrolyte Imbalance

Select an electrolyte from the list in the document linked below. Using references that you may already have identified, indicate conditions caused by too much or too little of that electrolyte. In the first column with the identified electrolyte write the normal lab value range and cause of imbalance. After you have identified the hyper- and hypo- conditions, also identify treatment of those conditions.

After you have identified the hyper- and hypo- conditions, also identify treatment of those conditions.

Use at least one scholarly source to support your findings. Examples of scholarly sources include academic journals, textbooks, reference texts, and CINAHL nursing guides. Be sure to cite your sources in-text and on a References page using APA format.

You can find useful reference materials for this assignment, such as a lab values book, in the School of Nursing guide: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/nursing/referenceebooks

Have questions about APA? Visit the online APA guide: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/apa

Module 01 Assignment Template:

NUR2063 Module 01 Written Assignment-Electrolyte Imbalance

REMEMBER: In addition to your assignment, you do need to submit the full PDF Grammarly report (which should contain your paper) showing 5% or less plagiarism in order to get credit for assignments in this course. Screenshots are NOT accepted - you must have the full downloaded PDF report. For assistance with setting up a Grammarly account and attaching the report, please refer to the announcement on Blackboard from July 5th.

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document. (Mac users, please remember to append the ".docx" extension to the filename.) The name of the file should be your first initial and last name, followed by an underscore and the name of the assignment, and an underscore and the date. An example is shown below:

Jstudent_exampleproblem_101504Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

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Module 02 Muddiest Point

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Muddiest Point Journal

Example Muddiest Point Questions:

· "Why is the stress response initiated when someone is ill?"

· "Why are [group, gender, ethnicity, etc.] at higher risk for heart disease?"

Directions:

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Module 02 Written Assignment - Immune System Disorder

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Module 02 Written Assignment: Immune Disorder Paper

Identify a person you know who has/had an immune system disorder or cancer. Review content in your text for potential types of disorders. Interview the affected person and write a 3-5 page APA-style paper. Please use the APA guide, template below, and/or the writing center to help you write your paper, especially if you are unfamiliar with APA format. In your paper, please discuss the following:

· Identify the pathophysiology (including etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations) of the immune system disorder

· Discuss the treatment for the immune system disorder

· Compare the patient's experience with textbook clinical presentation

· Summarize the findings of the interview

· Do not copy the interview word-for-word. It should be summarized.

Paper Template (w/ grading tips and recommendations!):

NUR 2063 Module 2 Paper Template.docx

Requirements:

· Use at least one scholarly source to support your findings or identify therapies that may be new or different from what the affected person may be using.

· Examples of scholarly sources include academic journals, textbooks, reference texts, and CINAHL nursing guides. You can find useful reference materials for this assignment in the School of Nursing guide: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/nursing/referenceebooks

· Cite your sources in-text and on a References page using APA format.

· Have questions about APA? Visit the online APA guide: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/apa

· Want to submit your paper to the writing center? Click here! Then click "Submit Paper" under "Writing Lab"

· If you submit your paper to the writing center, you will be granted one (1) additional week to complete your assignment. If you choose this route, you must submit proof of submission in the form of ONE of the following:

1. the response from the writing center with their recommendations (this should be a word document).

1. a screenshot of the message in your Brainfuse inbox stating the writing lab has received your submission.

Questions you may want to use to guide your interview:

**REMEMBER: Your interview should be summarized , not copied word-for-word.**

1. Which immune system disorder do you have?

1. How long have you had this disorder?

1. How has this disorder changed your life (home and work)?

1. Are you able to carry out daily activities independently?

1. What treatments are you using to manage this disorder?

1. What side effects have you experienced with the treatments?

1. How has this disorder changed your body?

1. How has this disorder impacted you emotionally?

1. Have alternative therapies, such as Eastern medicine (acupuncture, herbal treatment, yoga) been tried or recommended?

Module 02 Assignment

NUR2063 Module 02 Written Assignment-Immune System Disorders

REMINDER: In addition to your assignment, you do need to submit the full PDF Grammarly report (which should contain your paper) showing 5% or less plagiarism in order to get credit for assignments in this course. Screenshots are NOT accepted - you must have the full downloaded PDF report. For assistance with setting up a Grammarly account and attaching the report, please refer to the announcement on Blackboard from week one this quarter.

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

Jstudent_exampleproblem_101504

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Module 03 Muddiest Point

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Muddiest Point Journal

Example Muddiest Point Questions:

· "Why is the stress response initiated when someone is ill?"

· "Why are [group, gender, ethnicity, etc.] at higher risk for heart disease?"

Directions:

If you got a 0/4 on any module muddiest point, one of these occurred:

1.You did not submit a Muddiest Point

2.Your question was not pertinent to the module

What do I do if I got a 0/4 but still want to get points?

Submit your question late. Once your question is typed, click "Submit Late".

· Your instructor will use the 10%/day deduction for late submissions.

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Module 03 Written Assignment - Musculoskeletal Disorder

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Module 3 Written Assignment: Musculoskeletal Disorder Concept Map

Prepare a concept map for a musculoskeletal disorder from your readings. Use the included template to outline the system disorder including the pathophysiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, and treatment.

Concept Map Template:

NUR2063 Concept Map Template.docx

You can find useful reference materials for this assignment in the School of Nursing guide: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/nursing/referenceebooks

Have questions about APA? Visit the online APA guide: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/apa

Module 03 Assignment Directions & Rubric:

NUR2063 Module 03 Written Assignment-Musculoskeletal Disorders.docx

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

Save your assignment as a PDF. (Mac users, please remember to append the ".pdf" extension to the filename.) The name of the file should be your first initial and last name, followed by an underscore and the name of the assignment, and an underscore and the date. An example is shown below:

Jstudent_exampleproblem_101504

Module 04 Muddiest Point

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Muddiest Point Journal

Example Muddiest Point Questions:

· "Why is the stress response initiated when someone is ill?"

· "Why are [group, gender, ethnicity, etc.] at higher risk for heart disease?"

Directions:

If you got a 0/4 on any module muddiest point, one of these occurred:

1.You did not submit a Muddiest Point

2.Your question was not pertinent to the module

What do I do if I got a 0/4 but still want to get points?

Submit your question late. Once your question is typed, click "Submit Late".

· Your instructor will use the 10%/day deduction for late submissions.

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Module 05 Muddiest Point

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Muddiest Point Journal

Example Muddiest Point Questions:

· "Why is the stress response initiated when someone is ill?"

· "Why are [group, gender, ethnicity, etc.] at higher risk for heart disease?"

Directions:

If you got a 0/4 on any module muddiest point, one of these occurred:

1.You did not submit a Muddiest Point

2.Your question was not pertinent to the module

What do I do if I got a 0/4 but still want to get points?

Submit your question late. Once your question is typed, click "Submit Late".

· Your instructor will use the 10%/day deduction for late submissions.

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Module 05 Written Assignment - Sexually Transmitted Infections

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Module 05 Written Assignment: Concept Map of STI or Reproductive disorder

Select ONE sexually transmitted infection (STI) or reproductive disorder (male or female) and conduct research on it. Create a concept map (not a paper) about the condition/issue. In the concept map, be sure to discuss the concepts below:

· What is the pathophysiology of the selected disorder?

· What is the etiology of the selected disorder?

· What are the clinical manifestations of the selected disorder?

· What is the treatment for the selected disorder?

Concept Map Template:

NUR2063 Concept Map Template.docx

You can find useful reference materials for this assignment in the School of Nursing guide: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/nursing/referenceebooks

Visit this link for an example of how to cite a video: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/apa/av#s-lib-ctab-4539348-3

Have questions about APA formatting? Visit the online APA guide: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/apa

Module 05 Assignment Directions and Rubric:

NUR2063 Module 05 Written Assignment-Sexually Transmitted Infections

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

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Module 06 Muddiest Point

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Muddiest Point Journal

Example Muddiest Point Questions:

· "Why is the stress response initiated when someone is ill?"

· "Why are [group, gender, ethnicity, etc.] at higher risk for heart disease?"

Directions:

If you got a 0/4 on any module muddiest point, one of these occurred:

1.You did not submit a Muddiest Point

2.Your question was not pertinent to the module

What do I do if I got a 0/4 but still want to get points?

Submit your question late. Once your question is typed, click "Submit Late".

· Your instructor will use the 10%/day deduction for late submissions.

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Module 8 Muddiest Point

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Muddiest Point Journal

Example Muddiest Point Questions:

· "Why is the stress response initiated when someone is ill?"

· "Why are [group, gender, ethnicity, etc.] at higher risk for heart disease?"

Directions:

If you got a 0/4 on any module muddiest point, one of these occurred:

1.You did not submit a Muddiest Point

2.Your question was not pertinent to the module

What do I do if I got a 0/4 but still want to get points?

Submit your question late. Once your question is typed, click "Submit Late".

· Your instructor will use the 10%/day deduction for late submissions.

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Module 09 Muddiest Point

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Muddiest Point Journal

Example Muddiest Point Questions:

· "Why is the stress response initiated when someone is ill?"

· "Why are [group, gender, ethnicity, etc.] at higher risk for heart disease?"

Directions:

If you got a 0/4 on any module muddiest point, one of these occurred:

1.You did not submit a Muddiest Point

2.Your question was not pertinent to the module

What do I do if I got a 0/4 but still want to get points?

Submit your question late. Once your question is typed, click "Submit Late".

· Your instructor will use the 10%/day deduction for late submissions

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Module 09 Written Assignment - Hematologic Disorder

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Module 09 Written Assignment: Hematologic Disorder Concept Map

Select a hematologic disorder or blood cancer and conduct research on it. Create a concept map (not a paper) about the condition/issue. In the concept map, be sure to discuss the concepts below:

· What is the pathophysiology of the selected disease or condition?

· What is the etiology of the selected disease or condition?

· What are the clinical manifestations of the selected disease or condition?

· What is the treatment for the selected disease or condition?

Concept Map Template:

NUR2063 Concept Map Template.docx

Module 09 Assignment

NUR2063 Hematology Concept Map Template

You can find useful reference materials for this assignment in the School of Nursing guide: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/nursing/referenceebooks

Visit this link for an example of how to cite a video: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/apa/av#s-lib-ctab-4539348-3

Have questions about APA formatting? Visit the online APA guide: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/apa

REMEMBER: In addition to your assignment, you do need to submit the full PDF Grammarly report (which should contain your paper) showing 5% or less plagiarism in order to get credit for assignments in this course. Screenshots are NOT accepted - you must have the full downloaded PDF report. For assistance with setting up a Grammarly account and attaching the report, please refer to the announcement on Blackboard from week one this quarter.

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

Jstudent_exampleproblem_101504

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Module 10 Muddiest Point

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Muddiest Point Journal

Example Muddiest Point Questions:

· "Why is the stress response initiated when someone is ill?"

· "Why are [group, gender, ethnicity, etc.] at higher risk for heart disease?"

Directions:

If you got a 0/4 on any module muddiest point, one of these occurred:

1.You did not submit a Muddiest Point

2.Your question was not pertinent to the module

What do I do if I got a 0/4 but still want to get points?

Submit your question late. Once your question is typed, click "Submit Late".

· Your instructor will use the 10%/day deduction for late submissions.

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Module 10 Discussion - Heart Disease

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Module 10 Discussion - Heart Disease

Activity Time:

3 hours ;Additional Time for Study, Research, and Reflection: 1 hour

Directions:

Heart disease remains one of the top causes of mortality in the Unites States. Consider the various types of heart disease covered in class this week. For your discussion, complete these items:

· The etiology of the selected heart disease

· Modifiable factors

· Non-modifiable factors

You can find useful reference materials for this assignment in the School of Nursing guide: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/nursing/referenceebooks

Have questions about APA? Visit the online APA guide: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/apa

Please make your initial post by midweek, and respond to at least one other student's post by the end of the week.

Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

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