Case #5
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WK5CaseStudyPsycho.docxPreparing the Discussion
Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the discussion. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.
General Directions
Review the provided case study to complete this week’s discussion.
Include the following sections:
1. Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.
a. Select one drug to treat the diagnosis(es) or symptoms.
b. List medication class and mechanism of action for the chosen medication.
c. Write the prescription in prescription format.
d. Provide an evidence-based rationale for the selected medication using at least one scholarly reference. Textbooks may be used for additional references but are not the primary reference.
e. List any side effects or adverse effects associated with the medication.
f. Include any required diagnostic testing. State the time frame for this testing (testing is before medication initiation or q 3 months, etc.). Includes normal results range for any listed laboratory tests.
g. Provide a minimum of three appropriate medication-related teaching points for the client and/or family.
2. Integration of Evidence: Integrate relevant scholarly sources as defined by program expectations:
a. Cite a scholarly source in the initial post.
b. Cite a scholarly source in one faculty response post.
c. Cite a scholarly source in one peer post.
d. Accurately analyze, synthesize, and/or apply principles from evidence with no more than one short quote (15 words or less) for the week.
e. Include a minimum of two different scholarly sources per week. Cite all references and provide references for all citations.
3. Engagement in Meaningful Dialogue: Engage peers and faculty by asking questions, and offering new insights, applications, perspectives, information, or implications for practice.
a. Peer Response: Respond to at least one peer on a topic other than the initially assigned topic.
b. Faculty Response: Respond to at least one faculty post.
c. Communicate using respectful, collegial language and terminology appropriate to advanced nursing practice.
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4. NR546 W5 Case Study Discussion Rubric |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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Application of Course Knowledge view longer description |
40 pts Excellent All requirements met. 36 pts V. Good 5 requirements met. 33 pts Satisfactory 4 requirements met. 20 pts Needs Improvement 1-3 requirements met. 0 pts Unsatisfactory No requirements met. |
/ 40 pts |
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Integration of Evidence view longer description |
20 pts Excellent All requirements met. 18 pts V. Good 4 requirements met. 16 pts Satisfactory 3 requirements met. 10 pts Needs Improvement 1-2 requirements met. 0 pts Unsatisfactory No requirements met. |
/ 20 pts |
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Engagement in Meaningful Dialogue view longer description |
30 pts Excellent All requirements met. 24 pts Satisfactory 2 requirements met. 15 pts Needs Improvement 1 requirement met. 0 pts Unsatisfactory No requirements met. |
/ 30 pts |
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Professionalism in Communication view longer description |
5 pts Excellent 0-1 errors. 4 pts V. Good 2-3 errors. 3 pts Satisfactory 4-5 errors. 2.5 pts Needs Improvement 6-7 errors. 0 pts Unsatisfactory More than 7 errors. |
/ 5 pts |
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Reference Citation view longer description |
5 pts Excellent 0-1 errors. 4 pts V. Good 2 errors. 3 pts Satisfactory 3-4 errors. 2.5 pts Needs Improvement 5-6 errors. 0 pts Unsatisfactory More than 6 errors. |
/ 5 pts |
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Late Penalty Deduction view longer description |
0 pts No Points Deducted Posts submitted on time; no points deducted. 0 pts Points Deducted Posts submitted late. 10% deduction in points for initial posts entered after Wednesday. |
/ 0 pts |
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Total Participation view longer description |
0 pts No Points Deducted Posts submitted on a minimum of two separate days; no points deducted. 0 pts Points Deducted Participation requirement not met. 10% deduction in points for not posting on a minimum of two separate days. |
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