DISCUSSION CONTENT

Category

Points

%

Description

Case Study

(4 required elements)

10

13.3%

1.    Student’s case is based on a fictional patient with the assigned medical condition

2.    Subjective data from the patient’s history includes ALL of the following:

· History of Present Illness (HPI)

· Previous Medical History

· Medication Allergies

3.    Objective data from the patient includes:

· Vital Signs

·  Physical exam findings

4.    Relevant labs or test results are included (IF pertinent to the medication management of the assigned condition)

Description of Disease

(4 required elements)

1.   A brief pathophysiology statement of the condition is presented; AND

2. Common signs and symptoms of the condition are discussed (include relevant labs or tests if applicable); AND

3. Potential barriers related to cultural or socioeconomic diversity and/or healthcare literacy are discussed; AND

4. At least 1 viable solution to overcoming these barriers are presented

Medication Management

(6 required elements)

20

26.6%

1. An evidence-based medication plan is presented and includes ALL of the following:

·  A detailed description of first line prescribed medications recommended for the condition

· A detailed description of the second line medication that would be prescribed IF the patient had an allergy to 1st line treatment

2. Medication details include ALL of the following:

· Trade and generic names for each medication

· Typical dose for each medication

· Mechanism of action for each medication presented; AND

3. For each medication, the following is included:

· Adverse effects

· Major contraindications for use

·  Major drug-drug interactions

4.  At least 1 common alternative therapy for treatment of the disease is discussed

5. The optimal outcome for treatment with the suggested medication is stated

6. Expectations for patient follow-up related to the medication plan is discussed

Evidence Based Support

(4 required elements)

1.    Requirements for the disease description are supported with appropriate references (textbook is acceptable in this section).

2.    Treatment plan is supported with a minimum of 2  appropriate, scholarly sources*; AND

3.    Sources are published within the last 5 years (unless it is the most current CPG); AND

4.    A Reference list is provided with in-text citations to match

* Textbooks, non-US journals, nursing journals not intended for advanced practice providers are NOT considered scholarly references for treatment decisions. 

60

80%

Total

CONTENT Points= 60 pts

DISCUSSION FORMAT

Organization & Format

(6 required elements)
 

1.    Presentation is created in PowerPoint and narrated with Kaltura; AND

2.    Slides are clear and easy to read; AND

3.    The slides do not exceed 15 (excluding title slide, test questions and reference slides); AND

4.    The oral presentation is no less than 8 minutes and no longer than 12 minutes; AND

5.    Citations are listed on the bottom of slides with a separate reference slide at the end; AND

6.    Slide content has minimal spelling, grammatical, syntax, APA format, or punctuation errors

Test Your Knowledge Questions

(4 required elements)

5

6.6%

1.    Five (5) knowledge-based are included at the end of the presentation (without answers); AND

2.    Knowledge-based questions are multiple-choice questions (not true/false); AND

3.    The same questions WITH the correct responses are submitted as an attachment using the paperclip in the Week 6 discussion board.

4.    Questions directly relate to the content of the presentation

15

20%

Total FORMAT Points= 15 pts

75

100%

DISCUSSION TOTAL=75 points

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCASE STUDY

Student’s case is based on a fictional patient with the assigned medical condition  
AND 
Subjective data from the patient’s history includes ALL of the following: 
History of Present Illness (HPI) 
Previous Medical History 
Medication Allergies 
AND 
Objective data from the patient includes: 
Vital Signs 
Physical exam findings 
AND 
Relevant labs or test results are included (IF pertinent to the medication management of the assigned condition)
(4 required elements)

1

0 pts

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDESCRIPTION OF DISEASE

A brief pathophysiology statement of the condition is presented 
AND 
Common signs and symptoms of the condition are discussed (include relevant labs or tests if applicable); 
AND 
Potential barriers related to cultural or socioeconomic diversity and/or healthcare literacy are discussed 
AND 
At least 1 viable solution to overcoming these barriers is presented.
(4 required elements)

10 pts

Excellent
All 4 required elements are present.

9 pts

V. Good
3 elements are present.

8 pts

Satisfactory
2 elements are present.

5 pts

Needs Improvement
1 element is present.

0 pts

Unsatisfactory
0 required elements are present.

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMEDICATION MANAGEMENT

An evidence-based medication plan is presented and includes ALL of the following: 
A detailed description of first line prescribed medications recommended for the condition 
A detailed description of the second line medication that would be prescribed IF the patient had an allergy to 1st line treatment 
Medication details include ALL of the following: 
Trade and generic names for each medication 
Typical dose for each medication 
Mechanism of action for each medication presented; AND 
For each medication, the following is included: 
Adverse effects 
Major contraindications for use 
Major drug-drug interactions 
At least 1 common alternative therapy for treatment of the disease is discussed 
The optimal outcome for treatment with the suggested medication is stated; AND 
Expectations for patient follow-up related to the medication plan is discussed.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEVIDENCE BASED SUPPORT

Requirements for the disease description are supported with appropriate references (textbook is acceptable in this section) 
AND 
Treatment plan is supported with a minimum of 2 appropriate, scholarly sources* 
AND  
Sources are published within the last 5 years (unless it is the most current CPG) 
AND 
A reference list is provided with in-text citations to match 
(4 required elements) 
* Textbooks, non-US journals, nursing journals not intended for advanced practice providers are NOT considered scholarly references for treatment decisions.

20 pts

Excellent
All 4 required elements are present.

18 pts

V. Good
3 elements are present.

16 pts

Satisfactory
2 elements are present.

10 pts

Needs Improvement
1 element is present.

0 pts

Unsatisfactory
0 required elements are present.

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeORGANIZATION & FORMAT

Presentation is created in PowerPoint and narrated with Kaltura; AND 
Slides are clear and easy to read 
AND 
The slides do not exceed 15 (excluding title slide, test questions and reference slides) AND 
The oral presentation is no less than 8 minutes and no longer than 12 minutes 
AND 
Citations are listed on the bottom of slides with a separate reference slide at the end 
AND 
Slide content has minimal spelling, grammatical, syntax, APA format, or punctuation errors. 
(6 required elements)

10 pts

Excellent
All 6 required elements are present.

9 pts

V. Good
5 elements are present.

8 pts

Satisfactory
4 elements are present.

5 pts

Needs Improvement
2-3 element is present.

0 pts

Unsatisfactory
0-1 required elements are present.

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS

Five (5) knowledge-based are included at the end of the presentation (without answers) 
AND 
Knowledge-based questions are multiple-choice questions (not true/false) 
AND 
The same questions WITH the correct responses are submitted as an attachment using the paperclip on the week 6 discussion board 
AND 
Questions directly relate to the content of the presentation. 
(4 required elements)

5 pts

Excellent
All 4 required elements are present.

4 pts

V. Good
3 elements are present.

3 pts

Satisfactory
2 elements are present.

2 pts

Needs Improvement
1 element is present.

0 pts

Unsatisfactory
0 required elements are present.

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment late penalty deductions

A 10% late penalty will be imposed for presentations posted after the deadline on Sunday and will follow the late deductions policy stated in the syllabus:  
Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which point a zero will be recorded for the assignment. Quizzes and discussions are not considered assignments and are not part of the late assignment policy.

0 pts

Manual Deductions

0 pts

Manual Deductions