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APA Title page, running head, page numbers, reference sheet. Use Level 1 and 2 headings to make identifying the components of the paper easier. – 5 points after grade calculated from rubric.

TO be successful in the clinical setting do the following:

You need a APA cover sheet, running head and reference page for anything you turn in (Journal, SOAP note, Time Log).

Do Not change the template.

Do use the template located in the Doc Sharing. This is the explanation of the template…this is not the template.

READ every line of this document please.

You must site 2 journal articles in addition to Epocrates/Medscape and text book failure to do so is -10 points outside of the rubric.

All grades are final. No revisions. Do not ask for revisions of SOAP grades.

Nurse Practitioner SOAP Notes

Purpose: To explain what each section of the SOAP note should include. Remember that Nurse Practitioners treat patients in a holistic manner and your SOAP note should reflect that premise. DO NOT INCLUDE IN NOTE

Subjective data value @ 15 points

SUBJECTIVE DATA: What the patient tells you but organized by you in logical fashion

Chief Complaint (CC): One to three words explaining why patient came to clinic value 1 point

History of Present Illness (HPI): Paint a picture of what is wrong with the patient. You need to start EVERY HPI with age, race, gender. (Example: 34-year-old AA male) Must include the 7 attributes of each principal symptom: value 7 points hint: OLD CART

Write your paragraph in the order of old cart & chart as well if missing paragraph -3.5 if missing list -3.5

Each of these are valued at 0.5 points (maximum 4 points)

Medications: list each one by name with dosage and frequency

Allergies: include specific reactions to medications, foods, insects, environmental

Past Medical History (PMH): Illnesses, hospitalizations, risky sexual behaviors. Include childhood illnesses

Past Surgical History (PSH): Dates, indications and types of operations

OB/GYN History: (if applicable) Obstetric history, menstrual history, methods of contraception and sexual function

Personal/Social History: Tobacco use, Alcohol use, Drug use. Patient’s interests, ADL’s IADL’s if applicable. Exercise, eating habits. Pediatrics: school status, parental smoking hx, birth history etc

Immunizations: Last Tdp, Flu, pneumonia, etc. Pediatrics- (per pediatric schedule for age)

Family History: Parents, Grandparents, siblings, children

Review of Systems: Go Head to toe. Cover each system that covers the Chief Complaint, History of Present Illness and History (this includes the systems that address any previous diagnoses). YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO THEM ALL UNLESS YOU ARE DOING a TOTAL H&P. Remember, this is what the patient tells you. Delete the system if not addressing. DO NOT put wnl or no complaints be specific. Value 3 points

General: any recent weight changes, weakness, fatigue, or fever

Skin: rashes, lumps, sores, itching, dryness, changes, etc.

HEENT:

Neck:

Breasts:

Respiratory:

Cardiovascular:

Gastrointestinal:

Peripheral vascular:

Urinary:

Genital:

Musculoskeletal:

Psychiatric:

Neurological:

Hematologic:

Endocrine:

Total points for objective date -15.

OBJECTIVE DATA: This is what you see, hear, feel when doing your physical exam. Again, you go head to toe and you only need to examine the systems that are pertinent to the CC, HPI, and History unless you are doing a total H&P. Do not use WNL or normal. You must describe what you see. Only list systems related to diagnosis. If you did a physical exam you must have that system listed in the ROS>

Here is where the vital signs go. Include ht and wt and BMI value 1 point

For pediatric please include height, weight and bp percentile value 1 points

This section value 12 points except 1 point for Respiratory and Cardiac

General: General state of health, posture, motor activity and gait. Dress, grooming, hygiene. Odors of body or breath. Facial expression, manner, affect and reactions to people and things. Level of conscience.

SKIN:

HEENT:

Neck:

Chest/Lungs: ALWAYS INCLUDE IN YOUR PE value 1 point

Heart/Peripheral Vascular: ALWAYS INCLUDE THE HEART IN YOUR PE value 1 point

Abdomen:

Genital:

Musculoskeletal:

Neurological:

ASSESSMENT section value @ 30 points. Hint List the priority diagnosis in bold and it should be the first diagnosis (2 points), the positive findings from the patient of that diagnosis (2 points) ,the negatives of that diagnosis from your patient (2 points), rationale (3 points) reference used (1 pt). Please include the same for the differentials. The above is an example of how the points are broken down for this section but depends on how many diagnosis patient has.

ASSESSMENT: Need to list your priority diagnosis(es) first and in bold. For each priority diagnosis, list 2 differential diagnoses. Support your selection with evidence.

For holistic care you need to include previous diagnoses and indicate whether these are controlled or not controlled and remember to include that in your treatment plan. Example

Holistic Care

PLAN: Value 15 points- APA format please for works sited. General guideline for assignment of points: 1 pt. for non pharmacological, 4 pts. for meds, 4 points for test/diagnostics, 2 pts. for f/u, 2 pts. for health promotion, 2 pts. for disease prevention

PLAN: Treatment plan. Labs, x-rays, etc. Include both pharmacological and nonpharmacological strategies. Include alternative therapies. When do they need to follow-up? Any referrals? Consultations?

Health Promotion: What does the patient/ family need to do to promote their health? Exercise, healthy diet, safety, etc. You must go to the USPTF site for Adults, Bright Futures for Kids. This is not related to the diagnosis this is based on patient age and gender.

Disease Prevention: For the patient’s age, what needs to be done to detect disease early…fasting lipid profile, mammography, colonoscopy, immunizations, etc Use the UPSTF guideline for Adults or for Pediatrics Bright Futures. The website will show you the specifics based on patients age and gender.

REFLECTION section is worth 25 points

REFLECTION: What did you learn from this experience? What would you do differently? Do you agree with your preceptor based on the evidence? Really think about what you are doing in clinical. REFLECTION section is worth 25 points with following general guideline for points: 5 pts experience description, 5 pts agree/disagree with preceptor, 5 pts. Include how plan would be different for the uninsured vs insured patient, 5 pts for community resources, 5 pts for creating at least one state approved RX using the Walmart $4 plan. Your sentence introduction should be clear that you are referring to the above items.

PRESCRIPTION: Create a prescription per your state guidelines

Someone’s Clinic

123 Somewhere Lane, Tx 78233

Telephone # 123-4567

Joyce Turner APRN, FNP-BC Dr. Supervising

Lic 12345 NPI 112344 Lic 2345 NPI 123444

Patient: SA DOB: 1/1/00

RX: Lisinopril 10 mg 1 po b.i.d. #60 , zero refills

Signature: ___________________________

THIS IS NOT SPECIFIC THIS IS TO GIVE YOU A GENERAL GUIDELINE FOR GRADING METHOD

VW 5-13-12

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