Week 1 Discussion
Discussion Questions
The focus of this discussion is adolescent healthcare.
Please address the following points in your initial response:
In your opinion, what are the two most important factors
that influence adolescent development? Give rationales for your choices.
In the Western culture, there are a variety of health
services available for adolescents, but what is missing in Western society that
would benefit health promotion for adolescents?
How do the health problems that adolescents face impact
their health and wellness in their lifetime?
A fourteen-year-old female comes into the clinic accompanied
by her mother. The teen states she feels a "lump" in her right
breast. How would you address this complaint with the patient and her mother?
What history and physical examination (PE) would be important to assess? What
teaching would you do with the patient? Hint: Remember she is fourteen years
old.
Discuss how you would take a sexual history from an
adolescent. What are all the areas you would need to address?
Week 2 discussion
Discussion: iHuman
Case Study-Adolescent Depression Case
This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing
relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For
this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Dicussion Area
by Saturday, May 27, 2017.
To support your work, use your course textbook readings and
the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources
in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your
classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your
classmates' initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a
question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view
with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a
realtionship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite
resources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation
for this assignment by Tuesday, May 30, 2017.
For this assignment, you will complete an iHuman case study
based on the course objectives and weekly content. iHuman cases emphasize core
learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout
your nurse practitioner program, you will use the iHuman case studies to
promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing
assessments and diagnostic skills, and to develop patient care plans that are
grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.
The iHuman assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic
way to enhance your learning. Material from the iHuman cases may be present in
the quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam.
Click here for information on how to access and navigate
iHuman.
This week, complete the iHuman case titled “Angela Cortez
VE.”
After completing your iHuman Case Study, answer the
following questions:
Discuss the questions that would be important to include
when interviewing a patient with this issue.
Describe the clinical findings that may be present in a
patient with this issue.
Are there any diagnostic studies that should be ordered on
this patient? Why?
List the primary diagnosis and three differential diagnoses
for this patient. Explain your reasoning for each.
Discuss your management plan for this patient, including
pharmacologic therapies, tests, patient education, referrals, and follow-ups.
Week 3 discussion
Discussion: iHuman
Case Study-Ovarian Torsion
This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing
relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For
this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Dicussion Area
by Saturday, June 3, 2017.
To support your work, use your course textbook readings and
the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources
in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your
classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your
classmates' initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a
question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view
with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a
realtionship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite
resources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation
for this assignment by Wednesday, June 7, 2017.
For this assignment, you will complete an iHuman case study
based on the course objectives and weekly content. iHuman cases emphasize core
learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout
your nurse practitioner program, you will use the iHuman case studies to
promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing
assessments and diagnostic skills, and to develop patient care plans that are
grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.
The iHuman assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic
way to enhance your learning. Material from the iHuman cases may be present in
the quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam.
Click here for information on how to access and navigate
iHuman.
This week, complete the iHuman case titled “Elizabeth Walker
VE.”
After completing your iHuman Case Study, answer the
following questions:
Discuss the questions that would be important to include
when interviewing a patient with this issue.
Describe the clinical findings that may be present in a
patient with this issue.
Are there any diagnostic studies that should be ordered on
this patient? Why?
List the primary diagnosis and three differential diagnoses
for this patient. Explain your reasoning for each.
Discuss your management plan for this patient, including
pharmacologic therapies, tests, patient education, referrals, and follow-ups.
Week 4 discussion
Discussion: iHuman
Case Study-Breast Cancer
This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing
relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For
this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Dicussion Area
by Saturday, June 10, 2017.
To support your work, use your course textbook readings and
the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources
in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your
classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your
classmates' initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a
question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view
with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a
realtionship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite
resources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation
for this assignment by Tuesday, June 13, 2017.
For this assignment, you will complete an iHuman case study
based on the course objectives and weekly content. iHuman cases emphasize core
learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout
your nurse practitioner program, you will use the iHuman case studies to
promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing
assessments and diagnostic skills, and to develop patient care plans that are
grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.
The iHuman assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic
way to enhance your learning. Material from the iHuman cases may be present in
the quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam.
Click here for information on how to access and navigate
iHuman.
This week, complete the iHuman case titled “Rachael Hardy.”
After completing your iHuman Case Study, answer the
following questions:
Discuss the questions that would be important to include
when interviewing a patient with this issue.
Describe the clinical findings that may be present in a
patient with this issue.
Are there any diagnostic studies that should be ordered on
this patient? Why?
List the primary diagnosis and three differential diagnoses
for this patient. Explain your reasoning for each.
Discuss your management plan for this patient, including
pharmacologic therapies, tests, patient education, referrals, and follow-ups.
Week 6 discussion
Assignment 1: Discussion: iHuman Case Study
This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing
relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For
this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Dicussion Area
by Saturday, June 24, 2017.
To support your work, use your course textbook readings and
the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources
in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your
classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your
classmates' initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a
question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view
with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a
realtionship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite
resources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation
for this assignment by Tuesday, June 27, 2017.
For this assignment, you will complete an iHuman case study
based on the course objectives and weekly content. iHuman cases emphasize core
learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout
your nurse practitioner program, you will use the iHuman case studies to
promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing
assessments and diagnostic skills, and to develop patient care plans that are
grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.
The iHuman assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic
way to enhance your learning. Material from the iHuman cases may be present in
the quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam.
Click here for information on how to access and navigate
iHuman.
This week, complete the iHuman case titled “Pamela Flowers
VE.”
After completing your iHuman Case Study, answer the
following questions:
Discuss the questions that would be important to include
when interviewing a patient with this issue.
Describe the clinical findings that may be present in a
patient with this issue.
Are there any diagnostic studies that should be ordered on
this patient? Why?
List the primary diagnosis and three differential diagnoses
for this patient. Explain your reasoning for each.
Discuss your management plan for this patient, including
pharmacologic therapies, tests, patient education, referrals, and follow-ups.
Week 7 discussion
Discussion: iHuman
Case Study-Gonorrhea
This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing
relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For
this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Dicussion Area
by Saturday, July 1, 2017.
To support your work, use your course textbook readings and
the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources
in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your
classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your
classmates' initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a
question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view
with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a
realtionship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite
resources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation
for this assignment by Tuesday, July 4, 2017.
For this assignment, you will complete an iHuman case study
based on the course objectives and weekly content. iHuman cases emphasize core
learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout
your nurse practitioner program, you will use the iHuman case studies to
promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing
assessments and diagnostic skills, and to develop patient care plans that are
grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.
The iHuman assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic
way to enhance your learning. Material from the iHuman cases may be present in
the quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam.
Click here for information on how to access and navigate
iHuman.
This week, complete the iHuman case titled “Nancy Campbell.”
After completing your iHuman Case Study, answer the
following questions:
Discuss the questions that would be important to include when
interviewing a patient with this issue.
Describe the clinical findings that may be present in a
patient with this issue.
Are there any diagnostic studies that should be ordered on
this patient? Why?
List the primary diagnosis and three differential diagnoses
for this patient. Explain your reasoning for each.
Discuss your management plan for this patient, including
pharmacologic therapies, tests, patient education, referrals, and follow-ups.
Week 8 discussion
Discussion: iHuman
Case Study-Tubovarian Abscess
This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing
relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For
this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Dicussion Area
by Saturday, July 8, 2017.
To support your work, use your course textbook readings and
the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources
in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates
as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates'
initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing
a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale,
challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a realtionship between
two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite resources in your
responses to other classmates. Complete your participation for this assignment
by Tuesday, July 11, 2017.
For this assignment, you will complete an iHuman case study
based on the course objectives and weekly content. iHuman cases emphasize core
learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout
your nurse practitioner program, you will use the iHuman case studies to
promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing
assessments and diagnostic skills, and to develop patient care plans that are
grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.
The iHuman assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic
way to enhance your learning. Material from the iHuman cases may be present in
the quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam.
Click here for information on how to access and navigate
iHuman.
This week, complete the iHuman case titled “Sonya Phillips.”
After completing your iHuman Case Study, answer the
following questions:
Discuss the questions that would be important to include
when interviewing a patient with this issue.
Describe the clinical findings that may be present in a
patient with this issue.
Are there any diagnostic studies that should be ordered on
this patient? Why?
List the primary diagnosis and three differential diagnoses
for this patient. Explain your reasoning for each.
Discuss your management plan for this patient, including
pharmacologic therapies, tests, patient education, referrals, and follow-ups.
