The evolving case study starts with background information that provides an overview; description of the patient; and the report provided to the participants using the format of situation, background,
Chamberlain College of Nursing NR536 Advanced Pathophysiology, Health Assessment and Pharmacology for Nurse Educators: Experiential Learning Week 5: Development of an Evolving Case Study for Clinical or Classroom Setting
This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to develop an evolving case study that would be useful as part of a small group activity in the clinical setting. It should not be written for a simulation learning activity. Using a concept presented in Weeks 2, 3, and 4, the student incorporates the elements expected of an evolving case study as well as includes pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment.
Course OutcomesThrough this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to do the following.
CO 1: Synthesize educational theories and knowledge from nursing and health sciences to foster experiential learning strategies and positive healthcare outcomes. (PO 1)
CO 2: Integrate pathophysiologic mechanisms with advanced assessment and pharmacologic concepts to maximize holistic, person-centered outcomes in complex disease states. (POs 1, 2, 3, 5)
CO 3: Integrate caring and person-centered concepts within diverse practice settings to maximize healthcare and learner outcomes. (PO 2)
CO 4: Employ a spirit of inquiry to foster professional development to facilitate the achievement of educational outcomes. (PO 3)
CO 6: Promote positive health and education outcomes by fostering the use of evidence-based and interprofessional strategies in experiential settings. (PO 5)
Due Date: Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 5
Total Points Possible: 180 points RequirementsDescription of the Assignment
This assignment requires the student to develop an evolving case study that would be useful in either the clinical or classroom setting. It is not written for a simulation learning activity. The evolving case study must focus on a concept assigned from Giddens (2017) required textbook during Weeks 2, 3, and 4. In addition, the student must identify Socratic questions related to the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment used in the evolving case study. The study demonstrates the following.
Initial presentation (i.e., Stage 1) regarding the health status of the patient
Progress to Stage 2 with the occurrence of event that requires the identification of the appropriate response from learners
Ends with Stage 3 that is based upon the action identified by learners
The development of Socratic questions useful for debriefing following completion of the evolving case study are required.
Criteria for Content
Overview of the assignment
The evolving case study starts with background information that provides an overview; description of the patient; and the report provided to the participants using the format of situation, background, assessment, and recommendation (SBAR). Progressing over time with a fictional patient’s health status changing, this evolving case study presents the situation in three stages. Stage 1 is the initial stage where the patient’s healthcare situation is presented, followed by a trigger, which represents a health challenge or worsening of health. Participants identify the appropriate interventions to maintain a stable health status as well as recognize via assessment the deterioration in the fictional patient’s health. Stage 2 continues the presentation of the patient with progressive decline in health status requiring the identification of appropriate actions by participants. A trigger for Stage 3 will be identified based on the stabilization of the fictional patient. An outcome of the evolving case study is suggested as part of Stage 3. Preparation for the debriefing of participants is considered by the identification of Socratic questions.
Required content for the assignment
Part 1: Overview of evolving case study
Description of the evolving case study
Identify the purpose
Identify the type of learner that case study is developed for
Identify the concept to be demonstrated by the fictional patient
Description of the setting
Part 2: Description of fictional patient by identifying each of the following elements
Name
Gender/age/weight/height
Allergies
Past medical history
History of present illness
Social history
Primary medical diagnosis
Surgeries and/or procedures with dates
Part 3: Develop the report that learners receive prior to the start of the evolving case study using SBAR
Time of report
Identify person providing the report
Identify each of the following for SBAR
Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendation
Part 4: Stage 1: Start of the healthcare situation with required elements
Evolving case study information to be presented to the learner
One action that a learner SHOULD identify that is APPROPRIATE for the situation
Socratic question for each area to ask learner at end of Stage 1
Pathophysiology
Physical assessment
Pharmacology
Trigger for Stage 2
Part 5: Stage 2: Deterioration in fictional patient’s health status with required elements
Evolving case study information to be presented to the learner
One action that a learner SHOULD identify that is APPROPRIATE for the situation
Socratic question for each area to ask learner at end of Stage 2
Pathophysiology
Physical assessment
Pharmacology
Trigger for Stage 3
Part 6: Stage 3: Stabilization of fictional patient with required elements
Evolving case study information to be presented to the learner
One action that a learner SHOULD identify that is APPROPRIATE for the situation
Socratic question for each area to ask learner at end of Stage 3
Pathophysiology
Physical assessment
Pharmacology
Expected ending for case study if learner’s actions are APPROPRIATE for the situation
Part 7: Debriefing
Socratic Question 1 (focusing on overall Stage 1)
Socratic Question 2 (focusing on overall Stage 2)
Socratic Question 3 (focusing on overall Stage 3)
Socratic Question 4 (focusing on the overall case study)
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
The assignment should not exceed 8 pages in length excluding the title page and reference page.
The use of the template for Week 5 Assignment is required.
Expectations regarding graduate level include all the following elements.
Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Exceptional writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of information throughout the paper
Congruence with APA mechanics of style
APA format for citing and referencing sources
| Assignment Criteria | Points | % | Description |
| Overview of evolving case study | 10 | The required content includes:
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| Description of fictional patient by identifying each of the following elements | 10 | The required content includes:
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| Develop the report that learners receive prior to start of the evolving case study using SBAR | 20 | The required content includes:
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| Stage 1: Start of the healthcare situation with required elements | 35 | The required content includes:
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| Stage 2: Deterioration in fictional patient’s health status with required elements | 35 | The required content includes:
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| Stage 3: Stabilization of fictional patient with required elements | 35 | The required content includes:
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| Debriefing | 25 | The required content includes:
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| Graduate-level writing style | 10 | The required content includes:
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| Total | 180 | 100% |
| Assignment Criteria | Exceptional Outstanding or highest level of performance | Exceeds Very good or high level of performance | Meets Competent or satisfactory level of performance | Needs Improvement Poor or failing level of performance | Unsatisfactory Unsatisfactory level of performance |
| Content Possible Points = 195 Points | |||||
| Overview of evolving case study | 10 Points | 9 Points | 8 Points | 4 Points | 0 Points |
| Presentation of information was exceptional and included all the following elements:
| Presentation of information was good and included all the following elements but was superficial in places:
| Presentation of information was noted in all the following elements but was only minimally demonstrated:
| Presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations:
| Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements:
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| Description of fictional patient by identifying each of the following elements | 10 Points | 9 Points | 8 Points | 4 Points | 0 Points |
| Presentation of information was exceptional and included all the following elements:
| Presentation of information was good and included all the following elements but was superficial in places:
| Presentation of information was noted in all the following elements but was only minimally demonstrated:
| Presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations:
| Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements:
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| Develop the report that learners receive prior to start of the evolving case study using SBAR | 20 Points | 18 Points | 16 Points | 8 Points | 0 Points |
| Presentation of information was exceptional and included all the following elements:
| Presentation of information was good and included all the following elements but was superficial in places:
| Presentation of information was noted in all the following elements but was only minimally demonstrated:
| Presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations:
| Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements:
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| Stage 1: Start of the healthcare situation with required elements | 35 Points | 31 Points | 28 Points | 13 Points | 0 Points |
| Presentation of information was exceptional and included all the following elements:
| Presentation of information was good and included all the following elements but was superficial in places:
| Presentation of information was noted in all the following elements but was only minimally demonstrated:
| Presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations:
| Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements:
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| Stage 2: Deterioration in fictional patient’s health status with required elements | 35 Points | 27 Points | 25 Points | 11 Points | 0 Points |
| Presentation of information was exceptional and included all the following elements:
| Presentation of information was good and included all the following elements but was superficial in places:
| Presentation of information was noted in all the following elements but was only minimally demonstrated:
| Presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations:
| Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements:
| |
| Stage 3: Stabilization of fictional patient with required elements | 35 Points | 27 Points | 25 Points | 11 Points | 0 Points |
| Presentation of information was exceptional and included all the following elements:
| Presentation of information was good and included all the following elements but was superficial in places:
| Presentation of information was noted in all the following elements but was only minimally demonstrated:
| Presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations:
| Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements:
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| Debriefing | 25 Points | 22 Points | 20 Points | 10 Points | 0 Points |
| Presentation of information was exceptional and included all the following elements:
| Presentation of information was good and included all the following elements but was superficial in places:
| Presentation of information was noted in all the following elements but was only minimally demonstrated:
| Presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations:
| Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements:
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| Content Subtotal _____ of 170 Points | |||||
| Format Possible Points = 15 Points | |||||
| Scholarly writing at the graduate level | 10 Points | 6 Points | 5 Points | 3 Points | 0 Points |
| 1–2 errors or exceptions to the rules of APA citation style, grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the current edition of the APA Manual | 3–4 errors or exceptions to the rules of APA citation style, grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the current edition of the APA Manual | 5–6 errors or exceptions to the rules of APA citation style, grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the current edition of the APA Manual | 7–8 errors or exceptions to the rules of APA citation style, grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the current edition of the APA Manual | 9 or more errors or exceptions to the rules of APA citation style, grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the current edition of the APA Manual | |
| Format Subtotal | _____ of 10 Points | |
| Total Points | _____ of 180 Points | |
| NR536: W5 Assignment Development of an Evolving Case Study for Clinical or Classroom Setting 8/5/19 (AR) |
