NRS 460 Complex Disease Management Papers
NRS 460 Complex Disease Management Papers Topic 1 DQ 1
Assessment Description
To complete this DQ, familiarize yourself with the “Case Study: John Doe – Emergency Department” assignment and document. Which members of the interdisciplinary team are utilized upon the patient’s arrival to the ED? Discuss the responsibilities of each team member at this stage in the patient’s care. Once the patient is stabilized in the ED, what discharge planning would be initiated even though the patient will not be discharged yet?
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively. Also read Applied Evidence-Based Project and Practicum NRS 465 Capstone Change Project Topics here.
NRS 460 Complex Disease Management Papers Topic 1 DQ 2
Assessment Description
For patients coming in with severe injuries, discuss what nonmedical resources nurses can provide for the patient and family after initial injury.
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
Resources
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NRS-460 Indirect Care Experience Hours Form
This “NRS-460 – Case Studies: Indirect Care Experience Hours” form will be used to document the indirect care experience hours co
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NRS-460-RS-CaseStudiesIndirectCareExperienceHours.docx
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale?
Read “What is the Glasgow Coma Scale?” from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. This resource provides infor
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https://www.glasgowcomascale.org/what-is-gcs/
Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient
Read “Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient,” from the American College of Surgeons (2022).
How Health Care Professionals Handle Limited Resources in Primary Care – An Interview Study
Read “How Health Care Professionals Handle Limited Resources in Primary Care – An Interview Study,” by Holmer, Nedlund, Thomas, a
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https://bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12913-022-08996-y
In-Person Radiologist to Review the Trauma Panscan: A High-Fidelity Simulation Training Program for Radiology Trainees at an Academic Level 1 Trauma Center
Read “In-Person Radiologist to Review the Trauma Panscan: A High-Fidelity Simulation Training Program for Radiology Trainees at an Ac
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https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10140-022-02109-2
The Diagnostic Accuracy of Prehospital Triage Tools in Identifying Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review
Read “The Diagnostic Accuracy of Prehospital Triage Tools in Identifying Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review,&#
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Evidence for Use of Damage Control Surgery and Damage Control Interventions in Civilian Trauma Patients: A Systematic Review
Read “Evidence for Use of Damage Control Survey and Damage Control Interventions in Civilian Trauma Patients: A Systematic Review,
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NRS 460 Complex Disease Management Papers Topic 1 Assignment: Case Study: John Doe – Emergency Department
Assessment Description
Use the “Case Study: John Doe – Emergency Department” template to complete the assignment.
This case study has indirect care experience requirements. The “NRS-460 – Case Studies: Indirect Care Experience Hours” form, found in the Topic 1 Resources, will be used to document the indirect care experience hours completed in the case study. As progress is made on the case study, update this form indicating the date(s) each section is completed. This form will be submitted in Topic 5.
You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the past 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 1.3, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, and 4.2.
Attachments
Case Study: John Doe – Emergency Department – Rubric
Rubric Criteria
Total150 points
Criterion
- Unsatisfactory
- Insufficient
- Approaching
- Acceptable
- Target
Assessment Findings
0 points
Three to five problems and health concerns present within the patient are listed. Prioritization of the problems and health concerns, including a rationale for each and a discussion of how each team member can contribute to the formation and improvement of diagnosis, is not present.
22.5 points
Three to five problems and health concerns present within the patient are listed. Prioritization of the problems and health concerns, including a rationale for each and a discussion of how each team member can contribute to the formation and improvement of diagnosis, is incomplete or incorrect.
23.7 points
Three to five problems and health concerns present within the patient are listed. Prioritization of the problems and health concerns, including a rationale for each and a discussion of how each team member can contribute to the formation and improvement of diagnosis, is present but lacks detail.
26.7 points
Three to five problems and health concerns present within the patient are listed. Prioritization of the problems and health concerns, including a rationale for each and a discussion of how each team member can contribute to the formation and improvement of diagnosis, is detailed.
30 points
Three to five problems and health concerns present within the patient are listed. Prioritization of the problems and health concerns, including a rationale for each and a discussion of how each team member can contribute to the formation and improvement of diagnosis, is thorough.
Interventions
0 points
Description of the interventions required upon the patient’s arrival to the hospital to mitigate risk is not present.
16.88 points
Description of the interventions required upon the patient’s arrival to the hospital to mitigate risk is incomplete or incorrect.
17.78 points
Description of the interventions required upon the patient’s arrival to the hospital to mitigate risk is present but lacks detail.
20.03 points
Description of the interventions required upon the patient’s arrival to the hospital to mitigate risk is detailed.
22.5 points
Description of the interventions required upon the patient’s arrival to the hospital to mitigate risk is thorough.
Diagnostic Tests
0 points
Rationale for two diagnostic tests that were ordered for the patient, including how these tests relate to the patient’s condition, is not present.
22.5 points
Rationale for two diagnostic tests that were ordered for the patient, including how these tests relate to the patient’s condition, is incorrect.
23.7 points
Rationale for two diagnostic tests that were ordered for the patient, including how these tests relate to the patient’s condition, is lacks detail.
26.7 points
Rationale for two diagnostic tests that were ordered for the patient, including how these tests relate to the patient’s condition, is detailed.
30 points
Rationale for two diagnostic tests that were ordered for the patient, including how these tests relate to the patient’s condition, is thorough.
Surgical Interventions
0 points
Discussion of the possible surgical interventions necessary to address the patient’s fractures, including a description of the steps needed to ensure proper healing if no surgery is needed, is not present.
16.88 points
Discussion of the possible surgical interventions necessary to address the patient’s fractures, including a description of the steps needed to ensure proper healing if no surgery is needed, is incomplete or incorrect.
17.78 points
Discussion of the possible surgical interventions necessary to address the patient’s fractures, including a description of the steps needed to ensure proper healing if no surgery is needed, is present but lacks detail.
20.03 points
Discussion of the possible surgical interventions necessary to address the patient’s fractures, including a description of the steps needed to ensure proper healing if no surgery is needed, is detailed.
22.5 points
Discussion of the possible surgical interventions necessary to address the patient’s fractures, including a description of the steps needed to ensure proper healing if no surgery is needed, is thorough.
Pan Scan Results
0 points
Discussion of the necessary interventions for treating the patient based on the Pan Scan results is not present.
16.88 points
Discussion of the necessary interventions for treating the patient based on the Pan Scan results is incomplete or incorrect.
17.78 points
Discussion of the necessary interventions for treating the patient based on the Pan Scan results is present but lacks detail.
20.03 points
Discussion of the necessary interventions for treating the patient based on the Pan Scan results is detailed.
22.5 points
Discussion of the necessary interventions for treating the patient based on the Pan Scan results is thorough.
Psychosocial and Spiritual Considerations
0 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is not present.
5.63 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is incomplete or incorrect.
5.93 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is present but lacks detail.
6.68 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is detailed.
7.5 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is thorough.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use.
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
5.63 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
5.93 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
6.68 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
7.5 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
Documentation of Sources
Includes citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style.
0 points
Sources are not documented.
5.63 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
5.93 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
6.68 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
7.5 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of errors.
NRS 460 Complex Disease Management Papers Topic 2
NRS 460 Complex Disease Management Papers Topic 2 DQ 1
Assessment Description
For patients admitted to the ICU, what are two ethical considerations a nurse will use to help facilitate the patient’s mental and spiritual well-being? What are some ways in which you can be an advocate that are consistent with the Christian worldview?
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
NRS 460 Complex Disease Management Papers Topic 2 DQ 2
Assessment Description
What are some key nursing theories or conceptual models that play a significant role in nursing practice? Select one of these theories or conceptual models and discuss how it can be applied in a health care scenario for a patient with complex needs.
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competency 4.1.
NRS-460 Topic 2 Assignment: Benchmark – Case Study: Timothy Smith – Intensive Care Unit
Assessment Description
Use the “Case Study: Timothy Smith – ICU” template to complete the assignment.
This case study has indirect care experience requirements. The “NRS-460 – Case Studies: Indirect Care Experience Hours” form, found in the Topic 1 Resources, will be used to document the indirect care experience hours completed in the case study. As progress is made on the case study, update this form indicating the date(s) each section is completed. This form will be submitted in Topic 5.
You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the past 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards:
RN-BSN
6.2: Perform effectively in different team roles, using principles and values of team dynamics.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 3.2, 6.1, and 6.2.
Attachments
NRS-460-RS-T2-BenchmarkCaseStudy-TimothySmith-ICU.docx
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Benchmark – Case Study: Timothy Smith – Intensive Care Unit – Rubric
Rubric Criteria
Total160 points
Criterion
- Unsatisfactory
- Insufficient
- Approaching
- Acceptable
- Target
Power of Attorney
0 points
Discussion of how to determine who would make decisions on the patient’s behalf if he does not have Power of Attorney, as well how to utilize the chaplain to assist in locating family, is not present.
6 points
Discussion of how to determine who would make decisions on the patient’s behalf if he does not have Power of Attorney, as well how to utilize the chaplain to assist in locating family, is incomplete or incorrect.
6.32 points
Discussion of how to determine who would make decisions on the patient’s behalf if he does not have Power of Attorney, as well how to utilize the chaplain to assist in locating family, is present but lacks detail.
7.12 points
Discussion of how to determine who would make decisions on the patient’s behalf if he does not have Power of Attorney, as well how to utilize the chaplain to assist in locating family, is detailed.
8 points
Discussion of how to determine who would make decisions on the patient’s behalf if he does not have Power of Attorney, as well how to utilize the chaplain to assist in locating family, is thorough.
Quality vs. Quantity of Life
0 points
Discussion of the resources available to have difficult discussions with the patient’s family on quality versus quantity of life, including the patient’s quality of life should he receive hematoma evacuation surgery, is not present.
18 points
Discussion of the resources available to have difficult discussions with the patient’s family on quality versus quantity of life, including the patient’s quality of life should he receive hematoma evacuation surgery, is incomplete or incorrect.
18.96 points
Discussion of the resources available to have difficult discussions with the patient’s family on quality versus quantity of life, including the patient’s quality of life should he receive hematoma evacuation surgery, is present but lacks detail.
21.36 points
Discussion of the resources available to have difficult discussions with the patient’s family on quality versus quantity of life, including the patient’s quality of life should he receive hematoma evacuation surgery, is detailed.
24 points
Discussion of the resources available to have difficult discussions with the patient’s family on quality versus quantity of life, including the patient’s quality of life should he receive hematoma evacuation surgery, is thorough.
Ethical Considerations
0 points
Discussion of the ethical considerations of palliative care, possible outcomes, and limitations with the patient’s condition is not present.
12 points
Discussion of the ethical considerations of palliative care, possible outcomes, and limitations with the patient’s condition is incomplete or incorrect.
12.64 points
Discussion of the ethical considerations of palliative care, possible outcomes, and limitations with the patient’s condition is present but lacks detail.
14.24 points
Discussion of the ethical considerations of palliative care, possible outcomes, and limitations with the patient’s condition is detailed.
16 points
Discussion of the ethical considerations of palliative care, possible outcomes, and limitations with the patient’s condition is thorough.
Psychosocial and Spiritual Considerations
0 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is not present.
6 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is incomplete or incorrect.
6.32 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is present but lacks detail.
7.12 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is detailed.
8 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is thorough.
Economic Issues
0 points
Discussion of the economic issues the individual and family may encounter, including ability to work, housing needs, supplemental income, temporary disability, insurance, and medical expenses, is not present.
12 points
Discussion of the economic issues the individual and family may encounter, including ability to work, housing needs, supplemental income, temporary disability, insurance, and medical expenses, is incomplete or incorrect.
12.64 points
Discussion of the economic issues the individual and family may encounter, including ability to work, housing needs, supplemental income, temporary disability, insurance, and medical expenses, is present but lacks detail.
14.24 points
Discussion of the economic issues the individual and family may encounter, including ability to work, housing needs, supplemental income, temporary disability, insurance, and medical expenses, is detailed.
16 points
Discussion of the economic issues the individual and family may encounter, including ability to work, housing needs, supplemental income, temporary disability, insurance, and medical expenses, is thorough.
Collaboration
0 points
Explanation of the role of each team member’s competency and how they contribute to the patient’s care is not present.
12 points
Explanation of the role of each team member’s competency and how they contribute to the patient’s care is incomplete or incorrect.
12.64 points
Explanation of the role of each team member’s competency and how they contribute to the patient’s care is present but lacks detail.
14.24 points
Explanation of the role of each team member’s competency and how they contribute to the patient’s care is detailed.
16 points
Explanation of the role of each team member’s competency and how they contribute to the patient’s care is thorough.
Interdisciplinary Team Part I: Team Dynamics (B)
(C6.2)
0 points
Explanation of the principles that can be applied to facilitate effective team dynamics that ensuring the role of each member is define by his/her scope of practice, as well as ensures the delegation of work is based on roles and competencies, is not present.
18 points
Explanation of the principles that can be applied to facilitate effective team dynamics that ensuring the role of each member is define by his/her scope of practice, as well as ensures the delegation of work is based on roles and competencies, is incomplete or incorrect.
18.96 points
Explanation of the principles that can be applied to facilitate effective team dynamics that ensuring the role of each member is define by his/her scope of practice, as well as ensures the delegation of work is based on roles and competencies, is present but lacks detail.
21.36 points
Explanation of the principles that can be applied to facilitate effective team dynamics that ensures the role of each member is defined by his/her scope of practice, as well as ensuring the delegation of work is based on roles and competencies, is detailed.
24 points
Explanation of the principles that can be applied to facilitate effective team dynamics that ensures the role of each member is define by his/her scope of practice, as well as ensuring the delegation of work is based on roles and competencies, is thorough.
Interdisciplinary Team Part II: Interprofessional Communication
0 points
Discussion of the importance of each member of the interdisciplinary team communicating their information in a professional, accurate and timely manner, as well as how the presence of diversity, equity, and inclusion impact the dynamics of team-based communications, is not present.
12 points
Discussion of the importance of each member of the interdisciplinary team communicating their information in a professional, accurate and timely manner, as well as how the presence of diversity, equity, and inclusion impact the dynamics of team-based communications, is incomplete or incorrect.
12.64 points
Discussion of the importance of each member of the interdisciplinary team communicating their information in a professional, accurate and timely manner, as well as how the presence of diversity, equity, and inclusion impact the dynamics of team-based communications, is present but lacks detail.
14.24 points
Discussion of the importance of each member of the interdisciplinary team communicating their information in a professional, accurate and timely manner, as well as how the presence of diversity, equity, and inclusion impact the dynamics of team-based communications, is detailed.
16 points
Discussion of the importance of each member of the interdisciplinary team communicating their information in a professional, accurate and timely manner, as well as how the presence of diversity, equity, and inclusion impact the dynamics of team-based communications, is thorough.
ICU Psychosis
0 points
Explanation of ICU psychosis/delirium and the interventions nurses can implement to prevent it from happening, as well as a discussion on the patient’s risk for developing ICU psychosis/delirium, is not present.
12 points
Explanation of ICU psychosis/delirium and the interventions nurses can implement to prevent it from happening, as well as a discussion on the patient’s risk for developing ICU psychosis/delirium, is incomplete or incorrect.
12.64 points
Explanation of ICU psychosis/delirium and the interventions nurses can implement to prevent it from happening, as well as a discussion on the patient’s risk for developing ICU psychosis/delirium, is present but lacks detail.
14.24 points
Explanation of ICU psychosis/delirium and the interventions nurses can implement to prevent it from happening, as well as a discussion on the patient’s risk for developing ICU psychosis/delirium, is detailed.
16 points
Explanation of ICU psychosis/delirium and the interventions nurses can implement to prevent it from happening, as well as a discussion on the patient’s risk for developing ICU psychosis/delirium, is thorough.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use.
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
6 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
6.32 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
7.12 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
8 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
Documentation of Sources
Includes citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style.
0 points
Sources are not documented.
6 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
6.32 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
7.12 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
8 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of errors.
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NRS 460 Complex Disease Management Papers Course Topic 3
Topic 3 DQ 1
Assessment Description
Recognize some ways racism appears is evident in health care and identify factors inside and outside the system that create disparities in health care access and quality for diverse patients. In complex disease management, how can health care providers identify and reduce biases and discrimination that could impact patient care? Consider the system’s internal and external processes and structures that contribute to racism and other forms of discrimination.
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 2.5 and 7.3.
NRS 460 Complex Disease Management Papers Topic 3 DQ 2
Assessment Description
The management of complex disease states usually requires care coordination across multiple providers and settings over a long period of time. Describe how two financial and payment models in health care, such as capitation, value-based care, or fee-for-service, impact the delivery, access, and quality of care for patients requiring complex disease management. Students may use other financial and payment models of health care outside of those listed here.
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards:
RN-BSN
7.2: Incorporate consideration of cost-effectiveness of care.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 7.2a, 7.2c.
NRS-460 Topic 3 Assignment: Benchmark – Case Study: Timothy Smith – Medical Surgical Unit
Assessment Description
Use the “Case Study: Timothy Smith – Medical Surgical Unit” template to complete the assignment.
This case study has indirect care experience requirements. The “NRS-460 – Case Studies: Indirect Care Experience Hours” form, found in the Topic 1 Resources, will be used to document the indirect care experience hours completed in the case study. As progress is made on the case study, update this form indicating the date(s) each section is completed. This form will be submitted in Topic 5.
You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the past 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards:
RN-BSN
2.6: Demonstrate accountability for care delivery.
2.7: Evaluate outcomes of care.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, and 3.3.
Attachments
NRS-460-RS-T3-BenchmarkCaseStudy-TimothySmith-
Benchmark – Case Study: Timothy Smith – Medical Surgical Unit – Rubric
Total150 points
Criterion
- Unsatisfactory
- Insufficient
- Approaching
- Acceptable
- Target
Plan of Care: Evaluate Plan of Care (B) (B)
(C2.7)
0 points
Discussion of health goals for the patient, including recommendations for modifying the patient’s plan of care to meet his needs, is not present.
16.88 points
Discussion of health goals for the patient, including recommendations for modifying the patient’s plan of care to meet his needs, is incomplete or incorrect.
17.78 points
Discussion of health goals for the patient, including recommendations for modifying the patient’s plan of care to meet his needs, is present but lacks detail.
20.03 points
Discussion of health goals for the patient, including recommendations for modifying the patient’s plan of care to meet his needs, is detailed.
22.5 points
Discussion of health goals for the patient, including recommendations for modifying the patient’s plan of care to meet his needs, is thorough.
Plan of Care: Protocol (B) (B)
(C2.6)
0 points
Explanation of the protocol used to implement an individualized plan of care updates based on recommendations is not present.
16.88 points
Explanation of the protocol used to implement an individualized plan of care updates based on recommendations is incomplete or incorrect.
17.78 points
Explanation of the protocol used to implement an individualized plan of care updates based on recommendations is present but lacks detail.
20.03 points
Explanation of the protocol used to implement an individualized plan of care updates based on recommendations is detailed.
22.5 points
Explanation of the protocol used to implement an individualized plan of care updates based on recommendations is thorough.
Recovery and Response to Treatment
0 points
Discussion of the impact the patient’s history of PTSD and depression might have on his recovery and response to treatment is not present.
11.25 points
Discussion of the impact the patient’s history of PTSD and depression might have on his recovery and response to treatment is incomplete or incorrect.
11.85 points
Discussion of the impact the patient’s history of PTSD and depression might have on his recovery and response to treatment is present but lacks detail.
13.35 points
Discussion of the impact the patient’s history of PTSD and depression might have on his recovery and response to treatment is detailed.
15 points
Discussion of the impact the patient’s history of PTSD and depression might have on his recovery and response to treatment is thorough.
Complications
0 points
Discussion of the overall complications that may affect the patient’s motivation, compliance, and psychological well-being, including an interdisciplinary team to support all areas of his recovery, is not present.
11.25 points
Discussion of the overall complications that may affect the patient’s motivation, compliance, and psychological well-being, including an interdisciplinary team to support all areas of his recovery, is incomplete or incorrect.
11.85 points
Discussion of the overall complications that may affect the patient’s motivation, compliance, and psychological well-being, including an interdisciplinary team to support all areas of his recovery, is present but lacks detail.
13.35 points
Discussion of the overall complications that may affect the patient’s motivation, compliance, and psychological well-being, including an interdisciplinary team to support all areas of his recovery, is detailed.
15 points
Discussion of the overall complications that may affect the patient’s motivation, compliance, and psychological well-being, including an interdisciplinary team to support all areas of his recovery, is thorough.
Smoking and Drug Use: History of Smoking
0 points
Explanation of how the patient’s history of smoking might hinder the proper healing of his broken bones is not present.
11.25 points
Explanation of how the patient’s history of smoking might hinder the proper healing of his broken bones is incomplete or incorrect.
11.85 points
Explanation of how the patient’s history of smoking might hinder the proper healing of his broken bones is present but lacks detail.
13.35 points
Explanation of how the patient’s history of smoking might hinder the proper healing of his broken bones is detailed.
15 points
Explanation of how the patient’s history of smoking might hinder the proper healing of his broken bones is thorough.
Smoking and Drug Use: Smoking Cessation
0 points
Discussion of how to integrate smoking cessation and rehabilitation experts into the patient’s recovery team, including how his past usage of recreational drugs impacts his pain management, is not present.
11.25 points
Discussion of how to integrate smoking cessation and rehabilitation experts into the patient’s recovery team, including how his past usage of recreational drugs impacts his pain management, is incomplete or incorrect.
11.85 points
Discussion of how to integrate smoking cessation and rehabilitation experts into the patient’s recovery team, including how his past usage of recreational drugs impacts his pain management, is present but lacks detail.
13.35 points
Discussion of how to integrate smoking cessation and rehabilitation experts into the patient’s recovery team, including how his past usage of recreational drugs impacts his pain management, is detailed.
15 points
Discussion of how to integrate smoking cessation and rehabilitation experts into the patient’s recovery team, including how his past usage of recreational drugs impacts his pain management, is thorough.
Smoking and Drug Use: Balancing Care
0 points
Discussion of how the nurse would balance promoting smoking cessation for the patient while respecting his self-determination in his health care decisions is not present.
11.25 points
Discussion of how the nurse would balance promoting smoking cessation for the patient while respecting his self-determination in his health care decisions is incomplete or incorrect.
11.85 points
Discussion of how the nurse would balance promoting smoking cessation for the patient while respecting his self-determination in his health care decisions is present but lacks detail.
13.35 points
Discussion of how the nurse would balance promoting smoking cessation for the patient while respecting his self-determination in his health care decisions is detailed.
15 points
Discussion of how the nurse would balance promoting smoking cessation for the patient while respecting his self-determination in his health care decisions is thorough.
Psychosocial and Spiritual Considerations
0 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is not present.
5.63 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is incomplete or incorrect.
5.93 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is present but lacks detail.
6.68 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is detailed.
7.5 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is thorough.
Care Planning and Insurance
0 points
Explanation of who to involve if a patient is uninsured and how this would impact the socioeconomic aspect care planning moving forward is not present.
5.63 points
Explanation of who to involve if a patient is uninsured and how this would impact the socioeconomic aspect care planning moving forward is incomplete or incorrect.
5.93 points
Explanation of who to involve if a patient is uninsured and how this would impact the socioeconomic aspect care planning moving forward is present but lacks detail.
6.68 points
Explanation of who to involve if a patient is uninsured and how this would impact the socioeconomic aspect care planning moving forward is detailed.
7.5 points
Explanation of who to involve if a patient is uninsured and how this would impact the socioeconomic aspect care planning moving forward is thorough.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use.
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
5.63 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
5.93 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
6.68 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
7.5 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
Documentation of Sources
Includes citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style.
0 points
Sources are not documented.
5.63 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
5.93 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
6.68 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
7.5 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of errors.
NRS 460 Complex Disease Management Papers Course Topic 4
NRS 460 Complex Disease Management Papers Topic 4 DQ 1
Assessment Description
How do nurses help in preparing for and managing complex diseases during disasters and public health emergencies? Provide examples of their roles in protecting population health. What strategies can nurses use to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in high-risk situations? How can nurses ensure the safety of both themselves and patients with complex diseases during public health emergencies?
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competency 3.6.
Topic 4 DQ 2
Assessment Description
Throughout the course, we have provided care to Timothy Smith in various environments and discussed various considerations regarding transitions of care. Differentiate between various health care environments across the continuum of care by comparing two health care environments.
Based on the first letter of your first name, compare and contrast the following environments:
A-E: Intensive care unit and medical surgical unit
F-J: Medical surgical unit and inpatient rehabilitative unit
K-N: Inpatient rehabilitative unit and outpatient rehabilitative services
O-R: Inpatient hospice care and outpatient hospice care
S-V: Ambulatory family medicine clinic and urgent care clinic
W-Z: Skilled nursing facility and home health care
Discuss the specific challenges or opportunities encountered in navigating internal and external system processes during care coordination and transitions of care involving these settings.
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competency 7.1.
NRS-460 Topic 4 Assignment: Benchmark – Case Study: Timothy Smith – Discharge Planning
Assessment Description
Use the “Case Study: Timothy Smith – Discharge Planning” template to complete the assignment.
This case study has indirect care experience requirements. The “NRS-460 – Case Studies: Indirect Care Experience Hours” form, found in the Topic 1 Resources, will be used to document the indirect care experience hours completed in the case study. As progress is made on the case study, update this form indicating the date(s) each section is completed. This form will be submitted in Topic 5.
You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the past 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards:
RN-BSN
5.3: Contribute to a culture of provider and work environment safety.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 5.3, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, and 8.5.
Attachments
NRS-460-RS-T4-Benchmark-CaseStudy-Discha
Benchmark – Case Study: Timothy Smith – Discharge Planning – Rubric
Total150 points
Criterion
- Unsatisfactory
- Insufficient
- Approaching
- Acceptable
- Target
Home Health Care and Rehabilitation Therapy
0 points
Development of a discharge plan that encompasses the care needs of the patient following discharge including three to five interdisciplinary roles that are essential in support the patient’s home health and rehabilitative needs, as well as two areas of concern to prioritize during the initial visit, is not present.
16.88 points
Development of a discharge plan that encompasses the care needs of the patient following discharge including three to five interdisciplinary roles that are essential in support the patient’s home health and rehabilitative needs, as well as two areas of concern to prioritize during the initial visit, is incomplete or incorrect.
17.78 points
Development of a discharge plan that encompasses the care needs of the patient following discharge including three to five interdisciplinary roles that are essential in support the patient’s home health and rehabilitative needs, as well as two areas of concern to prioritize during the initial visit, is present but lacks detail.
20.03 points
Development of a discharge plan that encompasses the care needs of the patient following discharge including three to five interdisciplinary roles that are essential in support the patient’s home health and rehabilitative needs, as well as two areas of concern to prioritize during the initial visit, is detailed.
22.5 points
Development of a discharge plan that encompasses the care needs of the patient following discharge including three to five interdisciplinary roles that are essential in support the patient’s home health and rehabilitative needs, as well as two areas of concern to prioritize during the initial visit, is thorough.
Psychosocial and Spiritual Considerations
0 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is not present.
5.63 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is incomplete or incorrect.
5.93 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is present but lacks detail.
6.68 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is detailed.
7.5 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is thorough.
Just Culture (B)
(C5.3)
0 points
Discussion of how reporting the incorrect dose will help contribute to just culture reflecting civility and respect, as well as how clinical judgement and critical thinking should be applied despite the use of information and communication technologies, is not present.
28.13 points
Discussion of how reporting the incorrect dose will help contribute to just culture reflecting civility and respect, as well as how clinical judgement and critical thinking should be applied despite the use of information and communication technologies, is incomplete or incorrect.
29.63 points
Discussion of how reporting the incorrect dose will help contribute to just culture reflecting civility and respect, as well as how clinical judgement and critical thinking should be applied despite the use of information and communication technologies, is present but lacks detail.
33.38 points
Discussion of how reporting the incorrect dose will help contribute to just culture reflecting civility and respect, as well as how clinical judgement and critical thinking should be applied despite the use of information and communication technologies, is detailed.
37.5 points
Discussion of how reporting the incorrect dose will help contribute to just culture reflecting civility and respect, as well as how clinical judgement and critical thinking should be applied despite the use of information and communication technologies, is thorough.
Level of Risk
0 points
Identification of actual and potential levels of risk to the care team, including what the nurse can do to diffuse the situation and steps that can be put into place to ensure safety of both patients and providers in the future, is not present.
11.25 points
Identification of actual and potential levels of risk to the care team, including what the nurse can do to diffuse the situation and steps that can be put into place to ensure safety of both patients and providers in the future, is incomplete or incorrect.
11.85 points
Identification of actual and potential levels of risk to the care team, including what the nurse can do to diffuse the situation and steps that can be put into place to ensure safety of both patients and providers in the future, is present but lacks detail.
13.35 points
Identification of actual and potential levels of risk to the care team, including what the nurse can do to diffuse the situation and steps that can be put into place to ensure safety of both patients and providers in the future, is detailed.
15 points
Identification of actual and potential levels of risk to the care team, including what the nurse can do to diffuse the situation and steps that can be put into place to ensure safety of both patients and providers in the future, is thorough.
Patient Portal
0 points
Explanation of the considerations for validating the patient would be able to use Patient Portal, the benefits for both the patient and the care team, and a discussion of what obstacles might hinder his use of Patient Portal is not present.
22.5 points
Explanation of the considerations for validating the patient would be able to use Patient Portal, the benefits for both the patient and the care team, and a discussion of what obstacles might hinder his use of Patient Portal is incomplete or incorrect.
23.7 points
Explanation of the considerations for validating the patient would be able to use Patient Portal, the benefits for both the patient and the care team, and a discussion of what obstacles might hinder his use of Patient Portal is present but lacks detail.
26.7 points
Explanation of the considerations for validating the patient would be able to use Patient Portal, the benefits for both the patient and the care team, and a discussion of what obstacles might hinder his use of Patient Portal is detailed.
30 points
Explanation of the considerations for validating the patient would be able to use Patient Portal, the benefits for both the patient and the care team, and a discussion of what obstacles might hinder his use of Patient Portal is thorough.
Telehealth
0 points
Discussion of the information and resources that the nurse should ensure the patient has available in preparation for his visit is not present.
16.88 points
Discussion of the information and resources that the nurse should ensure the patient has available in preparation for his visit is incomplete or incorrect.
17.78 points
Discussion of the information and resources that the nurse should ensure the patient has available in preparation for his visit is present but lacks detail.
20.03 points
Discussion of the information and resources that the nurse should ensure the patient has available in preparation for his visit is detailed.
22.5 points
Discussion of the information and resources that the nurse should ensure the patient has available in preparation for his visit is thorough.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use.
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
5.63 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
5.93 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
6.68 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
7.5 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
Documentation of Sources
Includes citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style.
0 points
Sources are not documented.
5.63 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
5.93 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
6.68 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
7.5 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of errors.
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NRS 460 Complex Disease Management Papers Course Topic 5
NRS 460 Complex Disease Management Papers Topic 5 DQ 1
Assessment Description
Discuss the importance of considering not only the physical symptoms but also the psychosocial and emotional aspects of patients with complex disease management. How can nurses incorporate a holistic approach in the care of these patients? Share examples of effective holistic interventions or strategies used for patients with complex diseases. How do these approaches contribute to enhancing patient outcomes and overall well-being?
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competency 2.3.
NRS 460 Complex Disease Management Papers Topic 5 DQ 2
Assessment Description
Based on our professional role, nurses are accountable for maintaining a commitment to personal health and well-being. Share two examples of healthy, self-care behaviors you currently practice that promote wellness and resiliency in your nursing role. Evaluate two community and professional resources that are available to nurses for promoting wellness and building resiliency. In your discussion, include how the Christian worldview supports self-care behaviors to promote wellness.
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competency 10.1.
NRS-460 Topic 5 Assignment: Benchmark – Case Study: Timothy Smith – Hospice/Palliative Care
Assessment Description
Use the “Case Study: Timothy Smith – Hospice/Palliative Care” template to complete the assignment.
This case study has indirect care experience requirements. The “NRS-460 – Case Studies: Indirect Care Experience Hours” form, found in the Topic 1 Resources, will be used to document the indirect care experience hours completed in the case study. As progress is made on the case study, update this form indicating the date(s) each section is completed. This form will be submitted in Topic 5.
You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the past 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards:
RN-BSN
2.1: Engage with the individual in establishing a caring relationship.
2.9: Provide care coordination.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 2.1, 2.2, and 2.9.
Attachments
NRS-460-RS-T5-Benchmark-CaseStudy-HospicePalli
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Benchmark – Case Study: Timothy Smith – Hospice/Palliative Care – Rubric
Total150 points
Criterion
- Unsatisfactory
- Insufficient
- Approaching
- Acceptable
- Target
Clinical Assessment and Interventions
0 points
Discussion of the conditions that could be causing the patient’s shortness of breath, including possible interventions needed to address this issue, as well as prioritizing three to five additional interventions needed to address the patient’s immediate health needs, is not present.
22.5 points
Discussion of the conditions that could be causing the patient’s shortness of breath including possible interventions needed to address this issue, as well as prioritizing three to five additional interventions needed to address the patient’s immediate health needs, is incomplete or incorrect.
23.7 points
Discussion of the conditions that could be causing the patient’s shortness of breath including possible interventions needed to address this issue, as well as prioritizing three to five additional interventions needed to address the patient’s immediate health needs, is present but lacks detail.
26.7 points
Discussion of the conditions that could be causing the patient’s shortness of breath including possible interventions needed to address this issue, as well as prioritizing three to five additional interventions needed to address the patient’s immediate health needs, is detailed.
30 points
Discussion of the conditions that could be causing the patient’s shortness of breath including possible interventions needed to address this issue, as well as prioritizing three to five additional interventions needed to address the patient’s immediate health needs, is through.
Building Rapport
0 points
Discussion of the steps needed to build rapport and mutual understanding when providing care to the patient, as well as strategies that would be useful when establishing a respectful nurse-patient relationship that demonstrates qualities of compassion and empathy, is not present.
16.88 points
Discussion of the steps needed to build rapport and mutual understanding when providing care to the patient, as well as strategies that would be useful when establishing a respectful nurse-patient relationship that demonstrates qualities of compassion and empathy, is incomplete or incorrect.
17.78 points
Discussion of the steps needed to build rapport and mutual understanding when providing care to the patient, as well as strategies that would be useful when establishing a respectful nurse-patient relationship that demonstrates qualities of compassion and empathy, is present but lacks detail.
20.03 points
Discussion of the steps needed to build rapport and mutual understanding when providing care to the patient, as well as strategies that would be useful when establishing a respectful nurse-patient relationship that demonstrates qualities of compassion and empathy, is detailed.
22.5 points
Discussion of the steps needed to build rapport and mutual understanding when providing care to the patient, as well as strategies that would be useful when establishing a respectful nurse-patient relationship that demonstrates qualities of compassion and empathy, is thorough.
Effective Communication
0 points
Identification of values and beliefs that would be important to consider to ensure effective communication, as well as how the nurse would demonstrate emotional intelligence when interacting with the patient, is not present.
22.5 points
Identification of values and beliefs that would be important to consider to ensure effective communication, as well as how the nurse would demonstrate emotional intelligence when interacting with the patient, is incomplete or incorrect.
23.7 points
Identification of values and beliefs that would be important to consider to ensure effective communication, as well as how the nurse would demonstrate emotional intelligence when interacting with the patient, is present but lacks detail.
26.7 points
Identification of values and beliefs that would be important to consider to ensure effective communication, as well as how the nurse would demonstrate emotional intelligence when interacting with the patient, is detailed.
30 points
Identification of values and beliefs that would be important to consider to ensure effective communication, as well as how the nurse would demonstrate emotional intelligence when interacting with the patient, is thorough.
Psychosocial and Spiritual Considerations
0 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is not present.
5.63 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is incomplete or incorrect.
5.93 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is present but lacks detail.
6.68 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is detailed.
7.5 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is thorough.
Hospice/Palliative Care Management (B)
(C2.9)
0 points
An explanation of the differences between hospice and palliative care including a discussion on the types of care most appropriate for the patient, as well as the development of a plan to address the patient’s needs with the identification of two care team members the nurse would need to collaborate with, is not present.
11.25 points
An explanation of the differences between hospice and palliative care including a discussion on the types of care most appropriate for the patient, as well as the development of a plan to address the patient’s needs with the identification of two care team members the nurse would need to collaborate with, is incomplete or incorrect.
11.85 points
An explanation of the differences between hospice and palliative care including a discussion on the types of care most appropriate for the patient, as well as the development of a plan to address the patient’s needs with the identification of two care team members the nurse would need to collaborate with, is present but lacks detail.
13.35 points
An explanation of the differences between hospice and palliative care including a discussion on the types of care most appropriate for the patient, as well as the development of a plan to address the patient’s needs with the identification of two care team members the nurse would need to collaborate with, is detailed.
15 points
An explanation of the differences between hospice and palliative care including a discussion on the types of care most appropriate for the patient, as well as the development of a plan to address the patient’s needs with the identification of two care team members the nurse would need to collaborate with, is thorough.
Community Resources and Support Network
0 points
Discussion of the options that are still available to provide assistance to the patient, including community resources that can be offered to enhance his quality of life, is not present.
16.88 points
Discussion of the options that are still available to provide assistance to the patient, including community resources that can be offered to enhance his quality of life, is incomplete or incorrect.
17.78 points
Discussion of the options that are still available to provide assistance to the patient, including community resources that can be offered to enhance his quality of life, is present but lacks detail.
20.03 points
Discussion of the options that are still available to provide assistance to the patient, including community resources that can be offered to enhance his quality of life, is detailed.
22.5 points
Discussion of the options that are still available to provide assistance to the patient, including community resources that can be offered to enhance his quality of life, is thorough.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use.
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
5.63 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
5.93 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
6.68 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
7.5 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
Documentation of Sources
Includes citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style.
0 points
Sources are not documented.
11.25 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
11.85 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
13.35 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
15 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of errors.
