Nursing Discussion Post
Activity Learning Outcomes
Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
1. CO1: Select appropriate medications according to patient presentation and unique patient factors (PO5).
2. CO2: Analyze factors pertinent to making the most effective drug selection for a client with a specific diagnosis in the primary care setting (PO5).
3. CO3: Analyze client indicators of therapeutic, ineffective, adverse responses and side effects to drug therapy (PO5).
4. CO6: Analyze whether pharmacologic therapy is appropriate for individual patients. (PO 5)
Total Points Possible: 100
Requirements:
Research your assigned topic (COPD) and include responses to each of the following criteria:
1. Presentation & Diagnosis
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· What are the subjective findings (symptoms that the patient reports, ex: SOB) associated with the condition? List a minimum of 3.
· What are the objective findings (exam findings that you can measure, ex: tachypnea) associated with the condition? List a minimum of 3.
· How is the diagnosis determined or confirmed?
· What factors do you need to consider in selecting the best medication for the patient with the condition?
2. Treatment
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· List 3 medication treatment options for the condition in the OUTPATIENT setting (cite with appropriate guidelines or scholarly, peer-reviewed journals).
· List the mechanism of action for each drug.
· List 3 potential adverse responses associated with each drug.
· List 3 medication teaching points for each drug prescribed.
3. Scholarly Support & Interactive Dialogue
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· Discussion post is supported with appropriate sources*^
· Source is published within the last 5 years
· Reference list is provided and in-text citations match
| DISCUSSION CONTENT | |||
| Category | Points | % | Description |
| Presentation & Diagnosis | 30 | 30% | The student:· Identified at least 3 subjective findings for the condition· Identifies at least 3 objective findings for the condition· Identifies how the diagnosis is determined or confirmed· Identified factors that should be considered in selecting the best medication for the patient with the condition.(4 required elements) |
| Treatment | 30 | 30% | The student:· Identifies 3 medication treatment options for the condition in the OUTPATIENT setting.· Identifies the mechanism of action for each drug.· Identifies 3 potential adverse responses associated with each drug.· Identifies 3 medication teaching points for each drug prescribed.(4 required elements) |
| Scholarly Support and Interactive Dialogue | 30 | 30% | · Discussion post is supported with appropriate sources*^· Source is published within the last 5 years· Reference list is provided and in-text citations match· Student provides a substantive** response to at least one topic-related post of a peer· Student responds to all direct faculty questions OR if student was not asked a direct question student responds to either a 2nd peer post or a faculty question directed towards another student(5 required elements)* Textbooks, non-US journals, nursing journals not intended for advanced practice providers are not considered scholarly. ^ State specific websites from regulatory boards are acceptable) ** A substantive post adds new content or insights to the discussion thread and information from student’s original post is not reused in peer or faculty response |
| 90 | 90% | Total CONTENT Points=90 pts | |
| DISCUSSION FORMAT | |||
| Category | Points | % | Description |
| Grammar, Syntax, Spelling, APA Format & Punctuation | 10 | 10% | Discussion post has minimal grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, or APA format errors*(*) APA style references and in text citations are required; however, there are no deductions for errors in indentation or spacing of references. All elements of the reference otherwise must be included. |
| 10 | 10% | Total FORMAT Points=10 pts |
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation & DiagnosisPresentation & Diagnosis The student: • Identifies at least 3 subjective findings for the condition • Identifies at least 3 objective findings for the condition • Identifies how the diagnosis is determined or confirmed • Identifies factors that should be considered in selecting the best medication for the patient with the condition. (4 required elements) | 30 ptsExcellentAll 4 required elements are present.27 ptsV. Good3 required elements are present.25 ptsSatisfactory2 required elements are present.15 ptsNeed Improvement1 required element is present.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryNo required elements are present. | 30 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTreatmentThe student: • Identifies 3 medication treatment options for the condition in the OUTPATIENT setting. • Identifies the mechanism of action for each drug. • Identifies 3 potential adverse responses associated with each drug. • Identifies 3 medication teaching points for each drug prescribed. (4 required elements) | 30 ptsExcellentAll 4 required elements are present.27 ptsV. Good3 required elements are present.25 ptsSatisfactory2 required elements are present.15 ptsNeed Improvement1 required element is present.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryNo required elements are present. | 30 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly Support & Interactive Dialogue• Discussion post is supported with appropriate sources*^ • Source is published within the last 5 years • Reference list is provided and in-text citations match • Student provides a substantive** response to at least one topic-related post of a peer • Student responds to all direct faculty questions OR if student was not asked a direct question student responds to either a 2nd peer post or a faculty question directed towards another student (5 required elements) * Textbooks, non-US journals, nursing journals not intended for advanced practice providers are not considered scholarly. ^ State specific websites from regulatory boards are acceptable) ** A substantive post adds new content or insights to the discussion thread and information from student’s original post is not reused in peer or faculty response | 30 ptsExcellentAll 5 required elements are present.27 ptsV. Good4 required elements are present.25 ptsSatisfactory3 required elements are present.15 ptsNeed Improvement1-2 required element is present.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryNo required elements are present. | 30 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion FormatDiscussion post has minimal grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, or APA format errors^^ ^^ APA style references and in text citations are required; however, there are no deductions for errors in indentation or spacing of references. All elements of the reference otherwise must be included. | 10 ptsExcellentDiscussion post contains 0-1 errors in grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation or APA format.9 ptsV. GoodDiscussion post contains 2-3 errors in grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation or APA format.8 ptsSatisfactoryDiscussion post contains 4-6 errors in grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation or APA format.5 ptsNeed ImprovementDiscussion post contains 7-9 errors in grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation or APA format.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryDiscussion post contains 10 or more errors in grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation or APA format. | 10 pts |
| Total Points: 100 |
