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Funmilayo E Audu
Fri at 7:05 PM
Questions for the Professor
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Celestina, if you need help or have questions on any of the course content, please ask your questions here! 4 11
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Angela Brown
yesterday at 10:48 AM
Autobiography
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Celestina, introduce yourself to the class! Your introduction should cover the following details:
- Your name
- Your location
- Your profession
- Your work experience
- Your expectations from this course and interest in specific aspects of this course
- At least two objectives you hope to achieve through this course and the way you will attain these objectives nsg 6340
In addition, provide answers to the following questions:
- What are your career goals?
- Where would you like to work?
- Discuss your current profession and how this course relates to your professional interests or goals.
Post to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Review and comment on the autobiographies of your classmates by the end of the week. Comment on your classmates’ expectations from the course and their areas of interest nsg 6340. The responses should be logical, realistic, and reasonable.
Note: This is a nongraded assignment. 7 17
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View profile card for Celestina Ofodile
Celestina Ofodile
7 hours ago
Welcome/ Week 1 Jun 4, 2019 3:12 PM
Welcome to NSG 6340 Adult Health. I worked as an adult nurse practitioner before becoming a family nurse practitioner. As an adult nurse practitioner, I worked with many elders. Working with elders is both rewarding and challenging: Health care for this population is complex and comprehensive. I am looking forward to sharing my expertise with you throughout the term. Week 1 will focus on demographics and biology of aging and health care delivery models nsg 6340. Assignments include the following:
Autobiography: Due 06/13/2019
Discussion Board: Initial response is due 06/09/2019 and 2 peer responses are due 06/13/2019
Aquifer Case Study: Due 06/13/2019
Q Bank Questions: Due 06/13/2019
APEA Review Course Modules: Due 06/13/2019
Assignment Forum
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NSG6340 PRACTICUM111: ADULT HEALTH PRIMARY CARE SUO2
Week 1 Discussion
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Assignment Title: Discussion Assignment
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 week 1, day 3.
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 on different days. 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. Every post in the discussion must be supported by evidence. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. In addition, you must respond to your professor if applicable nsg 6340. Complete your participation for this assignment by end of the week.
Week 1 Discussion Prompt
Select an innovative care delivery model for the elderly that you have had experience with or have heard about. Discuss the risks and benefits of this type of care delivery. Discuss the measurement of effectiveness of this model. What are the risks to the elderly population with this type of care delivery. What challenges still face the care providers?
To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Patient or lay person medical information portals such as webMD, Medscape, Mayo Clinic, or any disease foundations such as the arthritis foundation, or the diabetic foundation are not acceptable resources for your scholarly work nsg 6340
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Week 2 Discussion
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Assignment Title: Discussion Assignment
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 week 2, day 3.
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 on different days. 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. Every post in the discussion must be supported by evidence. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. In addition, you must respond to your professor if applicable. Complete your participation for this assignment by end of the week nsg 6340.
Week 2 Discussion Prompt
Outline a preventive services plan for either a male or female in one of the following age groups.
55-64; 65-74; 75-84; >84
Identify services that include Screening, Counseling, Immunization, and Chemoprophylaxis. Be sure to support your plan with a minimum of 3 sources of high level evidence.
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Week 3 Discussion
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Assignment Title: Discussion Assignment
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 week 3, day 3.
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 on different days. 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. Every post in the discussion must be supported by evidence. nsg 6340. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. In addition, you must respond to your professor if applicable. Complete your participation for this assignment by end of the week.
Week 3 Discussion Prompt
Select a patient from your clinical practicum (be sure to delete any identifying information) who is over the age of 65 and taking 5 or more medications. Write a review of the patient’s pharmacotherapy plan identifying pharmacotherapy problems by applying principles of geriatric prescribing and the Beers criteria to your patient. Identify a plan to manage the patient’s disease profile that follows the Beers criteria and principles of geriatric prescribing.
To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Patient or lay person medical information portals such as webMD, Medscape, Mayo Clinic, or any disease foundations such as the arthritis foundation, or the diabetic foundation are not acceptable resources for your scholarly work nsg 6340.
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Week 4 Discussion
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Assignment Title: Discussion Assignment
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 week 4, day 3.
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 on different days. 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. Every post in the discussion must be supported by evidence. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. In addition, you must respond to your professor if applicable. Complete your participation for this assignment by end of the week.
Week Discussion Prompt
You are seeing a 79 y/o male in your clinic. Mr. A has been a patient of yours for several years. Today his wife is with him and reports that Mr. A has been more forgetful and she is concerned. Mr. A made several wrong turns getting home from Church last week, today he was unable to locate the clinic when driving today nsg 6340. He became quite angry when Mrs. A suggested she should drive today. There is a dent on the fender of the car that Mr. A cannot describe how it happened. Mr. A also had a bruise on his arm that day. Mrs. A does not like to leave Mr. A home alone for any period of time any longer as he gets anxious then agitated. One week ago, Mr. A called 911 convinced that Mrs. A had been abducted when she was taking the garbage to the curb. She was only out of the house for 5 minutes.
During your exam you conduct a Folstein MMSE. Mr. A scores 21/30. When testing for Visual Fields, he shows deficits in bilateral peripheral vision of approximately 15 degrees. He has slowed motor movements, and decreased rotation of his head/neck, showing limitation of rotation to 40 degrees in both directions without discomfort. Mr. A has a slightly shuffled gait, but no instability. The remainder of your workup shows Mr. A does not have further deficits. Your diagnosis is Early Dementia, and you reassure Mrs. A that the limitations he exhibits in peripheral vision and neck range of motion can be considered a normal aging change for him. nsg 6340.
Discuss the concerns regarding Mr. A’s continued driving. What assessments should be done to determine Mr. A’s driving skills. What is the obligation of the provider in this circumstance? Outline a plan of care for how to proceed with Mr. and Mrs. A.
To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Patient or lay person medical information portals such as webMD, Medscape, Mayo Clinic, or any disease foundations such as the arthritis foundation, or the diabetic foundation are not acceptable resources for your scholarly work.
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Week 5 Discussion
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Assignment Title: Discussion Assignment
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 week 1, day 3.
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 on different days. 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 nsg 6340. Every post in the discussion must be supported by evidence. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. In addition, you must respond to your professor if applicable. Complete your participation for this assignment by end of the week.
Week Discussion Prompt
Complete your Aquifer Case Study for this week (FM22: 79 yr old male with new onset of unilateral weakness). During the evaluation of your patient, you use 2 tools to assess his functional status. Discuss the tools that you opted to use for the evaluation of your patient. How were these tools developed, what does the research indicate about the reliability and validity of these instruments. Identify and discuss a minimum of 2 additional tools that have been developed for similar assessments.
To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. nsg 6340. Patient or lay person medical information portals such as webMD, Medscape, Mayo Clinic, or any disease foundations such as the arthritis foundation, or the diabetic foundation are not acceptable resources for your scholarly work.
Points 20
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Week 6 Discussion
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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 week 1, day 3.
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 on different days. 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. Every post in the discussion must be supported by evidence. nsg 6340. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. In addition, you must respond to your professor if applicable. Complete your participation for this assignment by end of the week.
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 week 1, day 3.
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 on different days. 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. Every post in the discussion must be supported by evidence. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. In addition, you must respond to your professor if applicable. Complete your participation for this assignment by end of the week nsg 6340.
To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Patient or lay person medical information portals such as webMD, Medscape, Mayo Clinic, or any disease foundations such as the arthritis foundation, or the diabetic foundation are not acceptable resources for your scholarly work.
Week 6 Discussion Prompt
Select one of the topics for this week and outline the demographics, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, morbidity, mortality, evaluation, and management of the disorder.
Submission Details:
- Name your document
- SU_NSG6340_W6_Project 1-1_LastName_FirstInitial.pdf.
- Submit your documents to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned
- Points 20
Week 6 Discussion Prompt
Select one of the topics for this week and outline the demographics, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, morbidity, mortality, evaluation, and management of the disorder.
Submission Details:
- Name your document
- SU_NSG6340_W6_Project 1-1_LastName_FirstInitial.pdf.
- Submit your documents to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned
- Points 20
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Week 7 Discussion
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Assignment Title: Discussion Assignment
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 week 7, day 3.
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 on different days. 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. Every post in the discussion must be supported by evidence. nsg 6340. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. In addition, you must respond to your professor if applicable. Complete your participation for this assignment by end of the week.
This week you will present a diagnosis to your peers. Review one of the sensory systems, elder abuse, or substance abuse in the elderly that we explored this week and present a diagnosis from these systems. For example, from vision you might select glaucoma or from hearing, you might select prespycussis. Identify the incidence, demographics, etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of the diagnosis that you selected.
To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Use high level research for your diagnosis presentation. Patient or lay person medical information portals such as webMD, Medscape, Mayo Clinic, or any disease foundations such as the arthritis foundation, or the diabetic foundation are not acceptable resources for your scholarly work.
Submission Details:
- Name your document
- SU_NSG6340_W7Project 1_LastName_FirstInitial.pdf.
- Submit your documents to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned
- Points 20
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Week 8 Discussion
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Assignment Title: Discussion Assignment
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 week 8, day 3. nsg 6340.
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 on different days. 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. Every post in the discussion must be supported by evidence. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. In addition, you must respond to your professor if applicable. Complete your participation for this assignment by end of the week.
Week Discussion Prompt
Select one of the topics for this week and outline the demographics, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, morbidity, mortality, evaluation, and management of the disorder.
To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Remember to use high levels of research in your discussion posts. Patient or lay person medical information portals such as webMD, Medscape, Mayo Clinic, or any disease foundations such as the arthritis foundation, or the diabetic foundation are not acceptable resources for your scholarly work.
Submission Details:
- Name your document
- SU_NSG6340_W8Project 1_LastName_FirstInitial.pdf.
- Submit your documents to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned
- Points 5 1 1
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Angela Brown
June 4 at 3:05 PM
Week 9 Discussion
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Assignment Title: Discussion Assignment
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 week 9, day 3.
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 on different days. 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. Every post in the discussion must be supported by evidence. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. In addition, you must respond to your professor if applicable. Complete your participation for this assignment by end of the week.
Week 9 Discussion Prompt
Select one of the topics for this week and outline the demographics, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, morbidity, mortality, evaluation, and management of the disorder.
To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Patient or lay person medical information portals such as webMD, Medscape, Mayo Clinic, or any disease foundations such as the arthritis foundation, or the diabetic foundation are not acceptable resources for your scholarly work.
Submission Details:
- Name your document
- SU_NSG6340_W9Project 1_LastName_FirstInitial.pdf.
- Submit your documents to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned
- Points 5
Week 10
The week 10 objectives will address Geriatric Clinical Issues of the Musculoskeletal and Gastrointestinal System nsg 6340.
Your Learning Objectives for the Week:
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- Understand the Evaluation and Management of Musculoskeletal System Issues in Older Adults
- Understand the Evaluation and Management of Gastrointestinal System Issues in the Older Adult
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Assignment
APEA Review Course Modules
You have access to the APEA Review Course Modules Advanced Practice Education Associates (APEA). These questions are designed to help you prepare for your National Certification as an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner.
For the purposes of this course, you will be responsible for completing the APEA Review Course Modules that are assigned each week.
You must submit proof of completion to the assigned Submissions Area. This is a required assignment. Failure to complete the assigned APEA Review Course modules will result in an incomplete in this course and you will not progress.
The communication regarding your login information for APEA comes from the following e-mail address: APEATestingCenter@apeaotc.com.
The subject line of the e-mail will read: Your APEA Online Test Information.
If you have any trouble receiving your login, please contact support@apea.com or by phone at (800) 899-4502, and let your instructor know.
You are assigned the following APEA Review Course Module this week.
Unit 11 Ortho
Please submit your proof of completion of the APEA review course to theSubmissions Area by the due date assigned.
Name your document SU_NSG6340_W10_Project2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.
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Survey
Please reflect on your experiences throughout the course and answer the following questions to let us know how your classroom experience was and what we can do to improve our courses going forward. nsg 6340.
Quiz
Final Exam
After you have completed the assigned reading, have extensively reviewed the assigned lecture material and associated readings/materials, and have completed the weekly Aquifer case study to complete the quiz to assess your learning. This final exam is a comprehensive exam meaning it will cover topics from the entire term.
Submission Details:
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- Complete the quiz by the end of the week.
- Click “Begin Final Exam ” to get started.
Before you begin the exam, please review the exam details below.
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- There are 100 questions on the final exam
- Testing time is 1.2 minutes per question which equates to 2 hours
- Only one question will appear on the computer screen at a time. You must answer each question to move onto the next question.
- Questions are randomly pulled from a question bank for every student
- You cannot go back to previously answered questions to change an answer.
- You must complete each quiz or exam in one sitting.
Note: For test integrity purposes, you will not be able to review your quiz/test questions or answers after completion nsg 6340. If you have specific questions, please reach out to your instructor.
Academic Integrity Policy
As a student of South University, I am acquainted with the Academic Integrity Policy. By taking this exam, I signify that I am the individual who is taking the exam, the answers are my own, that I have not received outside help on this exam. I will engage in fair and honorable behavior. I will not cheat or help others to cheat. I will not take screenshots or pictures of the exam. I will promptly report any activity that is suspicious of cheating. I acknowledge that if I am caught of cheating I will receive a zero on the quiz/exam.
Using LockDown Browser and a Webcam for Online Exams
This course requires the use of LockDown Browser and a webcam for online exams.
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