Purpose Students will complete a self-reflection assignment for the purpose of validating their personal progress and academic growth in NR 601. The goal for this activity is to engage the student in considering how their clinical abilities and professional growth are advancing . Activity Learning Outcomes Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to: Reflect upon how the assigned program outcome, MSN Essential and NONFP competencies have been achieved in NR 6...

Purpose The purpose of this student discussion is to discuss Post-Menopausal and Sexuality Issues in the Maturing and Older Adult   Activity Learning Outcomes Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to: 1) Discuss the symptoms related to genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) (WO 6.2,6.3) (CO 1,3,5) 2) Reflect on personal comfort level when performing a sexual history on the maturing an older adult. (WO 6.2,6.3) (CO 1,3,5)   Due Date...

Case Study: Mr Jones, a 60 year old African American male, presents to the office for a planned 6 month follow up visit for hyperlipidemia and weight loss. At the previous visit, Mr Jones was educated on lifestyle recommendations. He reports he has been following dietary recommendations “as good as he could remember” and exercising as recommended. He reports some new concerns today. He reports that he has been experiencing increased fatigue for about the last 10 weeks. He has a health club...

Purpose The purpose of student discussions is to provide the opportunity for application of depression and anxiety screening tools to a selected case patient. Activity Learning Outcomes Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to: Explain the purpose of two selected screening tools (CO7) Interpret the scoring criteria of two selected screening tools (CO7) Discuss the mechanism of action, side effects and expected onset of action for a selected medicat...

Purpose Problem-based learning is a methodology designed to help students develop the reasoning process used in clinical practice through problem solving actual patient problems in the same manner as they occur in practice.  The purpose of this activity is to develop students’ clinical reasoning skills using a case-based learning exercise. Through participation in an online discussion forum, students identify learning issues in a self-directed manner which facilitates learning for the entire ...

Purpose Problem-based learning is a methodology designed to help students develop the reasoning process used in clinical practice through problem solving actual patient problems in the same manner as they occur in practice.  The purpose of this activity is to develop students’ clinical reasoning skills using a case-based learning exercise. Through participation in an online discussion forum, students identify learning issues in a self-directed manner which facilitates learning for the entire ...

Purpose The purpose of student discussions is to provide the opportunity for deeper understanding of polypharmacy   Activity Learning Outcomes Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to: Summarize the different polypharmacy definitions found within the literature. (WO1.5) (CO1) Discuss polypharmacy risk factors (WO1.5) (CO1) Explain thee actions steps for polypharmacy prevention (WO1.5) (CO1, 7)   Due Date:  The initial posting ...

Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to review the components of the comprehensive geriatric assessment    Activity Learning Outcomes Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to: Discuss components of a comprehensive geriatric assessment (WO 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4) (CO1, 5, 7) Evaluate screening tools used as part of the comprehensive geriatric assessment (WO 1.4) (CO 1, 7)   Due Date:  The initial posting to the graded collaborati...

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: OpenStax Textbook Readings Lesson in Canvas Assignments in Knewton The Vertical Line Test and Graphs of Functions Graph a Quadratic Equation Radical Functions Initial Post Instructions In the real world, functions are mathematical representations of input-output situations. A vending machine is one such example. The input is the money combined with the selected button....

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: OpenStax Textbook Readings Lesson in Canvas Assignments in Knewton Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Square Root Property Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square Solving Quadratic Equations with the Quadratic Formula Solving Equations by using Quadratic Methods Problem Solving with Quadratic Equations Initial Post Instructions From farmers to civil engineers, th...