The purpose of the case study is to have you expand on the pathophysiological disease process by searching for evidence-based practice treatment and advanced practice nursing role implications related to the disease.
Case Study Topic:
Select either a type of pain syndrome or a neurologic disease process (headache, CVA, acute bacterial meningitis, Alzheimer’s, anxiety, depression, chronic pain syndrome) and discuss the pathophysiologic process involved.
Identify current evidence-based treatment modalities for the selected syndrome or disease and discuss how the treatment impacts the disease process.
Conduct an evidence-based literature search to identify the most recent standards of care/treatment modalities from peer-reviewed articles and professional association guidelines(www.guideline.gov). These articles and guidelines can be referenced, but not directly copied into the clinical case presentation. Cite a minimum of three resources.
Include the following in your clinical case presentation:
1. A discussion of the pathophysiology of the disease, including signs and symptoms.
2. An explanation of diagnostic testing and rationales for each.
3. A review of different evidence-based treatment modalities for the disorder obtained from guideline.gov or a professional organization.
Next, address the following questions:
1. How does the information in this case inform the practice of a master’s prepared nurse?
2. How should the master’s prepared nurse use this information to design a patient education session for someone with this condition?
3. What was the most important information presented in this case?
4. What was the most confusing or challenging information presented in this case?
5. Discuss a patient safety issue that can be addressed for a patient with the condition presented in this case.
The use of medical terminology and appropriate graduate level writing is expected.
Your paper should be 3–4 pages (excluding cover page and reference page).
Your resources must include research articles as well as reference to non-research evidence-based guidelines.
Use APA format to style your paper and to cite your sources. Your source(s) should be integrated into the paragraphs. Use internal citations pointing to evidence in the literature and supporting your ideas. You will need to include a reference page listing those sources. Cite a minimum of three resources.
Review the rubric for more information on how your assignment will be graded.
Points: 90
Rubric
NURS_530_DE – Case Study Rubric
NURS_530_DE – Case Study Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Analysis 35 to >30.45 pts
Meets Expectations
Presents an exemplary articulation and insightful analysis of significant concepts and/or theories presented in the case. Offers detailed and specific examples for all questions. Makes keen observations, making note of essential information provided in the case. Ideas are professionally sound and creative; they are supported by scientific evidence that is credible and timely. Draws insightful and comprehensive conclusions and solutions. 30.45 to >26.25 pts
Approaching Expectations
Presents an accurate analysis of significant concepts and/or theories presented in the case. Offers some detail and some examples for most questions. Makes occasional note of essential information provided in the case. Ideas are mostly supported by scientific evidence that is credible and timely. Makes some attempt to draw conclusions and solutions. 26.25 to >20.65 pts
Falls Slightly Below Expectations
Provides insufficient explanations of significant concepts. Offers little or insignificant detail and no examples for most questions. Fails to address essential information provided in the case. Ideas are generally unsupported by scientific evidence, but some attempt has been made. Fails to draw conclusion. 20.65 to >0 pts
Not Meeting Expectations
Does not, or incorrectly, answers with insufficient explanations. Information is not scientifically sound.
35 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent 35 to >30.45 pts
Meets Expectations
Makes insightful, clear and accurate connections to key concepts and relevant theories. Response indicates a comprehensive, high-level understanding of the concepts presented in the case. 30.45 to >26.25 pts
Approaching Expectations
Makes mostly accurate connections to key concepts and relevant theories. Response indicates a general understanding of the concepts presented in the case. 26.25 to >20.65 pts
Falls Slightly Below Expectations
Provides several insufficient or inaccurate explanations, although attempts are made to address some key concepts. Response indicates an introductory understanding of the concepts presented in the case. 20.65 to >0 pts
Not Meeting Expectations
Information is inaccurate or inadequate. Response indicates little or no understanding of the concepts presented in the case.
35 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics 15 to >13.05 pts
Meets Expectations
Answers are well written throughout. Information is well organized and clearly communicated. Assignment is free of spelling and grammatical errors. 13.05 to >11.25 pts
Approaching Expectations
Answers are well written throughout and the information is reasonably organized and communicated. Assignment is mostly free of spelling and grammatical errors. 11.25 to >8.85 pts
Falls Slightly Below Expectations
Answers are somewhat organized and lacks some clarity. Contains some spelling and grammatical errors. 8.85 to >0 pts
Not Meeting Expectations
Answers are not well written and lack clarity. Information is poorly organized. Assignment contains many spelling and grammatical errors.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format 5 to >4.35 pts
Meets Expectations
Follows all the requirements related to format, length, source citations, and layout. 4.35 to >3.75 pts
Approaching Expectations
Follows length requirement and most of the requirements related to format, source citations, and layout. 3.75 to >2.95 pts
Falls Slightly Below Expectations
Follows most of the requirements related to format, length, source citations, and layout. 2.95 to >0 pts
Not Meeting Expectations
Does not follow format, length, source citations, and layout requirements.
5 pts
Total Points: 90
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