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NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 1 Discussion

You are evaluating a 78-year-old white male who comes to your office today with unintentional weight loss of 10 lb in the last year, self-reported exhaustion weakness based on grip strength, and slow walking speed, and low physical activity. Patient notes that he has been feeling worse over the past 6 months and just does not have the strength to do anything anymore. The patient states he is not currently on any medications except a multivitamin. He notes that he lives alone and does not want to leave his house. Answer the following questions with supportive rationale:

What questions should you as the patient/family ask to further assess?

What screening tools would be appropriate in this case?

Do you have concerns with frailty in this patient?  If so, why?

What referrals should be made, if any, on this patient?

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 2 Discussion

This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned.

To support your work, use your course textbook readings and the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end of the week.

For this assignment, you will complete Aquifer virtual case studies based on the course objectives and weekly content. Aquifer virtual cases emphasize core learning objectives for an evidence based primary care curriculum. Throughout the Nurse Practitioner program, you will use Aquifer virtual case studies to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessment and diagnostic skills and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.

The Aquifer virtual case study assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the Aquifer cases will be present in the weekly quizzes, and mid-term and final exams. You must have all Aquifer assignments completed in order to successfully pass the course.

Apply information from the Aquifer virtual case studies to answer the following questions:

What is the CC in the case studies? What are important questions to ask the patients to formulate the history of present illness and what did the patients tell you?

What components of the physical exams are important to review in the cases? What are pertinent positive and negative physical exam findings to help you formulate your diagnosis?

Which differential diagnosis is to be considered with each case study? What was your final diagnosis?

Click here for information on how to access and navigate the Aquifer virtual case studies.

This week, complete the cases titled Internal Medicine 08: 55-year-old male with chronic disease management and Internal Medicine 15: 50-year-old male with cough and nasal congestion.

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 3 Discussion

This week you have learned about common respiratory disorders in the Adult and Geriatric patient. For the purpose of this discussion select one of the following respiratory disorders and provide the following in your initial post:

Common Signs and symptoms seen

Screening assessment tools

Recommended diagnostic tests (if any)

Treatment plans both pharmacologic and non pharmacologic based on current clinical practice guidelines

Respiratory disorders:

COPD

Pneumonia

Chronic Bronchitis

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 4 Discussion

This week you have learned about common cardiovascular disorders in the Adult and Geriatric patient. For the purpose of this discussion select one of the following cardiovascular disorders and provide the following in your initial post:

Common Signs and symptoms seen

Screening assessment tools

Recommended diagnostic tests (if any)

Treatment plans both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic based on current clinical practice guidelines

Cardiovascular disorders:

CHF

Valve disorders

Angina

PVD

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 5 Discussion

This week you have learned about common GI disorders in the Adult and Geriatric patient. For the purpose of this discussion select one of the following GI disorders and provide the following in your initial post:

Common Signs and symptoms seen

Screening assessment tools

Recommended diagnostic tests (if any)

Treatment plans both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic based on current clinical practice guidelines

GI disorders:

GERD

Peptic Ulcer Disease

Diverticulitis

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 6 Discussion

This week you have learned about common GU and Male Reproductive disorders in the Adult and Geriatric patient. For the purpose of this discussion select one of the following GU and Male Reproductive disorders and provide the following in your initial post:

Common Signs and symptoms seen

Screening assessment tools

Recommended diagnostic tests (if any)

Treatment plans both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic based on current clinical practice guidelines

GU and Male Reproductive disorders:

BPH

UTI

Prostate Cancer

 

 

 

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 7 Discussion

This week you have learned about common Dermatology disorders in the Adult and Geriatric patient. For the purpose of this discussion select one of the following Dermatology and provide the following in your initial post:

Common Signs and symptoms seen

Screening assessment tools

Recommended diagnostic tests (if any)

Treatment plans both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic based on current clinical practice guidelines

Dermatology:

Herpes Zoster

Melanoma

Tinea

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 8 Discussion

This week you have learned about common Orthopedic disorders in the Adult and Geriatric patient. For the purpose of this discussion select one of the following Orthopedic and provide the following in your initial post:

 Common Signs and symptoms seen

Screening assessment tools

Recommended diagnostic tests (if any)

Treatment plans both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic based on current clinical practice guidelines

Orthopedic:

Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis,

 Osteoporosis

Bursitis

Fibromyalgia

 

 

 

 

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 9 Discussion

This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned.

To support your work, use your course textbook readings and the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end of the week.

For this assignment, you will complete Aquifer virtual case studies based on the course objectives and weekly content. Aquifer virtual cases emphasize core learning objectives for an evidence based primary care curriculum. Throughout the Nurse Practitioner program, you will use Aquifer virtual case studies to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessment and diagnostic skills and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.

The Aquifer virtual case study assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the Aquifer cases will be present in the weekly quizzes, and mid-term and final exams. You must have all Aquifer assignments completed in order to successfully pass the course.

Apply information from the Aquifer virtual case studies to answer the following questions:

• What is the CC in the case studies? What are important questions to ask the patients to formulate the history of present illness and what did the patients tell you?

• What components of the physical exams are important to review in the cases? What are pertinent positive and negative physical exam findings to help you formulate your diagnosis?

• Which differential diagnosis is to be considered with each case study? What was your final diagnosis?

Click here for information on how to access and navigate the Aquifer virtual case studies.

This week, complete the cases titled: Internal Medicine 18: 75-year-old male with memory problems or Family Medicine 18: 24-year-old female with headaches.

Submission Details:

• Post your response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Respond to at least two posts by the end of the week.

 

 

 

 

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 10 Discussion

This week you have learned about common Endocrine disorders in the Adult and Geriatric patient. For the purpose of this discussion select one of the following Endocrine disorders and provide the following in your initial post:

Common Signs and symptoms seen

Screening assessment tools

Recommended diagnostic tests (if any)

Treatment plans both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic based on current clinical practice guidelines

Endocrine Disorders:

Diabetes

Hyper/hypothyroidism

Pituitary Disorders

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 1 Project

Aquifer Case Study

For this assignment, you will complete a Aquifer case study based on the course objectives and weekly content. Aquifer cases emphasize core learning objectives for an evidence based primary care curriculum. Throughout your Nurse Practitioner program you will use Aquifer case studies to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessment and diagnostic skills and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence based practice.

After you complete the Aquifer case study for the week, print out the summary of your case session and submit as a PDF file to the Submissions Area. Note that the summary of your case session has your name on the top right hand corner. You need to submit this document as evidence that you have completed the case.

The Aquifer assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the Aquifer cases will be present in the weekly quizzes, and mid-term and final exams. You must have all Aquifer assignments completed in order to successfully pass the course.

Click here for information on how to access and navigate Aquifer.

This week, complete the case titled: Family Medicine 02: 55-year-old male wellness exam.

 

 

 

 

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 3 Project

Aquifer Case Studies

For this assignment, you will complete an Aquifer case study based on the course objectives and weekly content. Aquifer cases emphasize core learning objectives for an evidence based primary care curriculum. Throughout your Nurse Practitioner program you will use Aquifer case studies to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessment and diagnostic skills and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence based practice.

The Aquifer virtual case studies are highly interactive and a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the Aquifer cases will be present in the weekly quizzes, and mid-term and final exams. You must have all Aquifer virtual case studies completed in order to successfully pass the course.

After you complete the Aquifer virtual study for the week, print out the summary of your case session and submit as a PDF file to the Submissions Area. Note that the summary of your case session has your name on the top right hand corner. You need to submit this document as evidence that you have completed the case.

Please access the Aquifer virtual case studies tab on the left-hand side of your screen under the Course Home page for log-in instructions. Please follow the instructions located on the start page of your case.

Click here for information on how to access and navigate the Aquifer virtual case studies.

This week, please complete the cases titled: Internal Medicine 04: 67-year-old female with shortness of breath and lower-leg swelling and Internal Medicine 22: 71-year-old male with cough and fatigue.

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 4 Project

Aquifer Case Studies

For this assignment, you will complete an Aquifer case study based on the course objectives and weekly content. Aquifer cases emphasize core learning objectives for an evidence based primary care curriculum. Throughout your Nurse Practitioner program you will use Aquifer case studies to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessment and diagnostic skills and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence based practice.

The Aquifer virtual case studies are highly interactive and a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the Aquifer cases will be present in the weekly quizzes, and mid-term and final exams. You must have all Aquifer virtual case studies completed in order to successfully pass the course.

After you complete the Aquifer virtual study for the week, print out the summary of your case session and submit as a PDF file to the Submissions Area. Note that the summary of your case session has your name on the top right hand corner. You need to submit this document as evidence that you have completed the case.

Please access the Aquifer virtual case studies tab on the left-hand side of your screen under the Course Home page for log-in instructions. Please follow the instructions located on the start page of your case.

Click here for information on how to access and navigate the Aquifer virtual case studies.

This week, please complete the cases titled: Internal Medicine 06: 45-year-old male with hypertension and Internal Medicine 16: 45-year-old male who is overweight.

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 5 Project

Aquifer Case Studies

For this assignment, you will complete an Aquifer case study based on the course objectives and weekly content. Aquifer cases emphasize core learning objectives for an evidence based primary care curriculum. Throughout your Nurse Practitioner program you will use Aquifer case studies to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessment and diagnostic skills and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence based practice.

The Aquifer virtual case studies are highly interactive and a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the Aquifer cases will be present in the weekly quizzes, and mid-term and final exams. You must have all Aquifer virtual case studies completed in order to successfully pass the course.

After you complete the Aquifer virtual study for the week, print out the summary of your case session and submit as a PDF file to the Submissions Area. Note that the summary of your case session has your name on the top right hand corner. You need to submit this document as evidence that you have completed the case.

Please access the Aquifer virtual case studies tab on the left-hand side of your screen under the Course Home page for log-in instructions. Please follow the instructions located on the start page of your case.

Click here for information on how to access and navigate the Aquifer virtual case studies.

This week, please complete the cases titled: Internal Medicine 11: 45-year-old male with abnormal liver chemistries and Family Medicine 15: 42-year-old male with right upper quadrant pain.

Complete by the due date assigned.

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 6Project

Aquifer Case Studies

For this assignment, you will complete an Aquifer case study based on the course objectives and weekly content. Aquifer cases emphasize core learning objectives for an evidence based primary care curriculum. Throughout your Nurse Practitioner program you will use Aquifer case studies to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessment and diagnostic skills and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence based practice.

The Aquifer virtual case studies are highly interactive and a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the Aquifer cases will be present in the weekly quizzes, and mid-term and final exams. You must have all Aquifer virtual case studies completed in order to successfully pass the course.After you complete the Aquifer virtual study for the week, print out the summary of your case session and submit as a PDF file to the Submissions Area. Note that the summary of your case session has your name on the top right hand corner. You need to submit this document as evidence that you have completed the case.

Please access the Aquifer virtual case studies tab on the left-hand side of your screen under the Course Home page for log-in instructions. Please follow the instructions located on the start page of your case.

Click here for information on how to access and navigate the Aquifer virtual case studies.

This week, please complete the cases titled: Internal Medicine 09: 55-year-old female with upper abdominal pain and vomiting and Internal Medicine 21: 78-year-old male with fever, lethargy, and anorexia.

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 7Project

Aquifer Case Study

For this assignment, you will complete a Aquifer case study based on the course objectives and weekly content. Aquifer cases emphasize core learning objectives for an evidence based primary care curriculum. Throughout your Nurse Practitioner program you will use Aquifer case studies to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessment and diagnostic skills and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence based practice.

After you complete the Aquifer case study for the week, print out the summary of your case session and submit as a PDF file to the Submissions Area. Note that the summary of your case session has your name on the top right hand corner. You need to submit this document as evidence that you have completed the case.

The Aquifer assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the Aquifer cases will be present in the weekly quizzes, and mid-term and final exam. You must have all Aquifer assignments completed in order to successfully pass the course.

Click here for information on how to access and navigate Aquifer.

This week, please complete the case entitled: Family Medicine 16: 68-year-old man with skin lesion.

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 8 Project

Aquifer Case Studies

For this assignment, you will complete Aquifer case studies based on the course objectives and weekly content. Aquifer cases emphasize core learning objectives for an evidence based primary care curriculum. Throughout your Nurse Practitioner program you will use Aquifer virtual case studies to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessment and diagnostic skills and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence based practice.

The Aquifer virtual case studies are highly interactive and a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the Aquifer cases will be present in the weekly quizzes, and mid-term and final exams. You must have all Aquifer virtual case studies completed in order to successfully pass the course.

After you complete the Aquifer virtual study for the week, print out the summary of your case sessions and submit as a PDF file to the Submissions Area. Note that the summaries of your case sessions have your name on the top right hand corner. You need to submit this document as evidence that you have completed the cases.

Please access the Aquifer virtual case studies tab on the left-hand side of your screen under the Course Home page for log-in instructions. Please follow the instructions located on the start page of your cases.

Click here for information on how to access and navigate the Aquifer virtual case studies.

This week, please complete the cases titled: Family Medicine 04: 19-year-old female with sports injury and Family Medicine 10: 45-year-old male with low back pain.

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 9 Project

Aquifer Case Studies

For this assignment, you will complete an Aquifer case study based on the course objectives and weekly content. Aquifer cases emphasize core learning objectives for an evidence based primary care curriculum. Throughout your Nurse Practitioner program you will use Aquifer case studies to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessment and diagnostic skills and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence based practice.

The Aquifer virtual case studies are highly interactive and a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the Aquifer cases will be present in the weekly quizzes, and mid-term and final exams. You must have all Aquifer virtual case studies completed in order to successfully pass the course.

After you complete the Aquifer virtual study for the week, print out the summary of your case session and submit as a PDF file to the Submissions Area. Note that the summary of your case session has your name on the top right hand cor

Please access the Aquifer virtual case studies tab on the left-hand side of your screen under the Course Home page for log-in instructions. Please follow the instructions located on the start page of your case.

Click here for information on how to access and navigate the Aquifer virtual case studies.

This week, please complete the cases titled: Internal Medicine 18: 75-year-old male with memory problems and Family Medicine 18: 24-year-old female with headaches.

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 2 Project

SOAP Note and CORE Entries

Each week, you are required to enter your patient encounters into CORE. Your faculty will be checking to ensure you are seeing the right number and mix of patients for a good learning experience. You will also need to include a minimum of one complete SOAP note using this template. The SOAP note should be related to the content covered in this week, and the completed note should be submitted to the Submissions Area. When submitting your note, be sure to include the reference number from CORE.

Submission Details:

By the due date assigned, enter your patient encounters into CORE and complete at least one SOAP note in the template provided.

Name your SOAP note document SU_NSG6420_W2_A3_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Include the reference number from CORE in your document.

Submit your document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 4 Project

SOAP Note and CORE Entries

Each week, you are required to enter your patient encounters into CORE. Your faculty will be checking to ensure you are seeing the right number and mix of patients for a good learning experience. You will also need to include a minimum of one complete SOAP note using this template. The SOAP note should be related to the content covered in this week, and the completed note should be submitted to the Submissions Area. When submitting your note, be sure to include the reference number from CORE.

Submission Details:

By due date assigned, enter your patient encounters into CORE and complete at least one SOAP note in the template provided.

Name your SOAP note document SU_NSG6420_W4_A5_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Include the reference number from CORE in your document.

Submit your document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 6 Project

SOAP Note and CORE Entries

Each week, you are required to enter your patient encounters into CORE. Your faculty will be checking to ensure you are seeing the right number and mix of patients for a good learning experience. You will also need to include a minimum of one complete SOAP note using this template. The SOAP note should be related to the content covered in this week, and the completed note should be submitted to the Submissions Area. When submitting your note, be sure to include the reference number from CORE.

Submission Details:

By the due date assigned, enter your patient encounters into CORE and complete at least one SOAP note in the template provided.

Name your SOAP note document SU_NSG6420_W6_A4_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Include the reference number from CORE in your document.

Submit your document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 8 Project

SOAP Note and CORE Entries

Each week, you are required to enter your patient encounters into CORE. Your faculty will be checking to ensure you are seeing the right number and mix of patients for a good learning experience. You will also need to include a minimum of one complete SOAP note using this template. The SOAP note should be related to the content covered in this week, and the completed note should be submitted to the Submissions Area. When submitting your note, be sure to include the reference number from CORE.

Submission Details:

By the due date assigned, enter your patient encounters into CORE and complete at least one SOAP note in the template provided.

Name your SOAP note document SU_NSG6420_W8_A4_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Include the reference number from CORE in your document.

Submit your document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 10 Project

SOAP Note and CORE Entries

Each week, you are required to enter your patient encounters into CORE. Your faculty will be checking to ensure you are seeing the right number and mix of patients for a good learning experience. You will also need to include a minimum of one complete SOAP note using this template. The SOAP note should be related to the content covered in this week, and the completed note should be submitted to the Submissions Area. When submitting your note, be sure to include the reference number from CORE.

Submission Details:

By the due date assigned,  enter your patient encounters into CORE and complete at least one SOAP note in the template provided.

Name your SOAP note document SU_NSG6420_W10_A4_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Include the reference number from CORE in your document.

Submit your document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

 

 

 

 

 

NSG6420 Practicum I Family Health-Adults & Gerontology

Week 5 Midterm Exam

1.A 22-year-old female comes to your office with complaints of right lower quadrant abdominal pain, which has been worsening over the last 24 hours. On examination of the abdomen, there is a palpable mass and rebound tenderness over the right lower quadrant. The clinician should recognize the importance of

Digital rectal examination

      Endoscopy

      Pelvic examination

      UrinalysisDefinition

2.Which of the following clinical reasoning tools is defined as evidence-based resource based on mathematical modeling to express the likelihood of a condition in select situations, settings, and/or patients?

Clinical practice guideline

      Clinical decision rule

      Clinical algorithm

      Clinical recommendation

3.A common auscultatory finding in advanced CHF is

4.Mr. Keenan is a 4