Module 1 Discussion
Discussion Question:
Why is there increasing emphasis on nutrition and exercise for middle aged and aging families? Why is it more significant than 30 years ago?
Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook. Please reply to at least two classmates. Replies to classmates should be at least 200 words in length.
DQ1 UMBO – 2 DQ1 PLG – 5 DQ1 CLO – 6
Module 1 Part 1 Assignment
Assignment Description:
Part 1: Complete N495 Shadow Health: Digital Clinical Experience Orientation and the Conversation Concept Lab.
Submit your Lab Passes for the Digital Clinical Experience Orientation and the Conversation Concept Lab into the Lab Pass dropbox.
You will complete the exercise above via ShadowHealth© assessment, you may attempt each exercise as often as you would like. Once you have achieved at least 80% for each exercise (which will give you full credit on the lab), please download and save the LabPass document, and upload the PDF documents to the Lab Pass dropbox.
Part 2 Assignment
Assignment Description:
Part 2: Aging Adult Case Study
Write a 1500 - 1750 word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least two (2) sources in your essay. Make sure to cite using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
A 68-year-old client lives alone and is independent with all ADLs, has no restrictions for mobility, and is competent, and oriented x4. The client is on a fixed income, but has enough to manage a modest lifestyle. The client has family and social supports but is very independent and is proud of her self-reliance. The client’s height is 5’ 6”, weight is 210 lb. / 95.25 kg.
Please answer the following:
What is the client’s BMI?
Identify what screening tools you would use to assess nutritional and exercise knowledge, and why?
One Outcome/Intervention/Rationale:
Identify one outcome/goal that is reasonable, measurable and realistic. Identify 1 nursing intervention for the outcome and give rationale for the intervention.
Identify what weakness in the client’s life may be impacting the client’s activity and diet?
What referrals would you make and why?
(Use references for your responses, not just opinion.)
M1 Assignment UMBO – 1, 2, 3
M1 Assignment PLG – 1, 5, 6
M1 Assignment CLO – 2, 3, 7
Module 2 Discussion
Discussion Question:
The CDC and Healthy People 2020 continue to educate on the importance, the improved ease of access and insurance coverage for screenings and vaccinations. It is the responsibility of nurses to engage our aging adults in self-advocating for services that benefit the individual and community health. How can you, as a registered nurse, impact older adults to encourage routine vaccination? What impact does this have on the community as a whole?
Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook. Please reply to at least two classmates. Replies to classmates should be at least 200 words in length.
DQ1 UMBO – 2 DQ1 PLG – 5 DQ1 CLO – 7
Module 2 Assignment
Assignment Description:
Part 1: Complete N495 Shadow Health: Health History and HEENT
Submit your Lab Passes for the Health History and HEENT single-system exam into the Lab Pass dropbox.
You will complete the exercise above via ShadowHealth© assessment, you may attempt each exercise as often as you would like. Once you have achieved at least 80% for each exercise (which will give you full credit on the lab), please download and save the LabPass document, and upload the PDF documents to the Lab Pass dropbox.
M2 Shadow Health Assignment UMBO – 2, 3
M2 Shadow Health Assignment PLG – 1, 7
M2 Shadow Health Assignment CLO –1, 5
Assignment Description:
Create an infographic on the importance of one of the concepts for the module (either screenings or vaccines for older adults). Include at least (2) two scholarly sources, cited per APA on the infographic where used and add the references at the bottom of the infographic.
Choose one older adult community population (Examples: men, women, certain ethnic groups, etc.) and create an infographic on a topic of preventative screenings or vaccines for this population. Choose to focus on one specific preventative screening (like colonoscopy) or one specific vaccine (like pneumovax).
View websites on how to create an 8 X 11.5 color infographic (one-page Word or pdf. document), but do not purchase formatting options.
http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/34223/5-Infographics-to-Teach-You-How-to-Easily-Create-Infographics-in-PowerPoint-TEMPLATES.aspx
http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/free-ppt-infographic-templates-designs-ht
M2 Assignment UMBO – 2
M2 Assignment PLG – 5
M2 Assignment CLO – 6, 7
Module 3 Discussion
Discussion Question:
After reviewing the Psychosocial Care of the Elderly source found in the Learning Materials in Module 3, discuss surprising facts about the psychosocial care of the aging. Did you originally consider any of these as myths, when in reality they are based on evidence? How can nurses influence attitudes among caregivers and the public about aging?
Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook. Please reply to at least two classmates. Replies to classmates should be at least 200 words in length.
DQ1 UMBO – 2 DQ1 PLG – 5 DQ1 CLO – 3
Module 3 Assignment
Assignment Description:
Part 1: Complete N495 Shadow Health: Respiratory Concept Lab, Cough Focused Exam, and Shadow Health Respiratory.
Submit your Lab Passes for Respiratory Concept Lab, Cough Focused Exam, and Shadow Health Respiratory into the Lab Pass dropbox.
You will complete the exercise above via ShadowHealth© assessment, you may attempt each exercise as often as you would like. Once you have achieved at least 80% for each exercise (which will give you full credit on the lab), please download and save the LabPass document, and upload the PDF documents to the Lab Pass dropbox.
M3 Shadow Health Assignment UMBO – 2, 3
M3 Shadow Health Assignment PLG – 1, 7
M3 Shadow Health Assignment CLO –1, 5
Assignment Description:
Part 2: Ego Integrity Presentation
Based on what you have learned so far in this course, create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Use clear headings that allow your professor to know which bullet you are addressing on the slides in your presentation. Support your content with at least two (2) sources throughout your presentation. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the presentation. Include a slide for your references at the end. Follow best practices for PowerPoint presentations related to text size, color, images, effects, wordiness, and multimedia enhancements. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
Imagine you are working as a charge nurse in an assisted living facility. Your unit houses twenty older adults. The residents of this unit are cognitively functional without evidence of cognitive decline. The residents are elderly and do require varying degrees of physical assistance with ADLs. Create a PowerPoint outlining:
Strategies to incorporate in the assisted living facility to promote ego integrity for the residents for group and individual activities to incorporate.
Title Slide (1 slide)
Objective Slide (1 slide)
Strategies to Promote Ego Integrity
Group Activities (2-3 slides)
Individual Activities (2-3 slides)
References (1 slide)
M3 Assignment UMBO – 2
M3 Assignment PLG – 5
M3 Assignment CLO – 7
Module 4 Discussion
Discussion Question:
Complete a self-assessment regarding your own physical activity based on the website information in Module 4 Overview and Readings. Analyze if you are meeting the recommendations and achieving the goals. In your reflection, consider these questions:
How you are meeting the goals?
What are the barriers if you aren't meeting the goals?
What you could implement to meet those goals?
What are some creative ideas for physical activities that you could include in your life?
Share with the class a physical activity you have always wanted to engage in but just never have completed. What are some creative ideas to eliminate barriers in engaging in this physical activity?
Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook. Please reply to at least two classmates. Replies to classmates should be at least 200 words in length.
DQ1 UMBO – 1, 2, 3 DQ1 PLG – 1, 6 DQ1 CLO – 2, 3
Module 4 Assignment
Assignment Description:
Part 1: Complete N495 Shadow Health: Cardiovascular Concept Lab, Chest Pain Focused Exam, and Shadow Health Cardiovascular.
Submit your Lab Passes for Cardiovascular Concept Lab, Chest Pain Focused Exam, and Shadow Health Cardiovascular.
You will complete the exercise above via ShadowHealth© assessment, you may attempt each exercise as often as you would like. Once you have achieved at least 80% for each exercise (which will give you full credit on the lab), please download and save the LabPass document, and upload the PDF documents to the Lab Pass dropbox.
M4 Shadow Health Assignment UMBO – 2, 3
M4 Shadow Health Assignment PLG – 1, 7
M4 Shadow Health Assignment CLO –1, 5
Assignment Description:
Part 2: Physical Activity Resource Brochure
After reading the websites cited in the Overview and your peer’s Discussion posts develop a one-page Physical Activity Resource Brochure/infographic. Imagine that your peers all live in the same general location. Research one fun and unusual but accessible activity that will meet the physical activity goals of you and your peers.
Remember to search for activities on Living Social, Groupon, Department of Recreation and Parks brochures, club and meetings sections of the newspaper, bulletin boards in your favorite neighborhood coffee shop or grocery store, etc. Develop a one-page infographic as the brochure which offers information on:
a description of the activity
cost
when and where
website or copy of the listing location
The activity should be described as above noted with the addition of photos or graphics to enhance the brochure. Pictures and graphics are required.
You may submit your brochure/infographic in PowerPoint, PDF, Word or Microsoft Publisher format. View websites on how to create an 8 X 11.5 color infographic (one-page Word or pdf. document), but do not purchase formatting options.
http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/34223/5-Infographics-to-Teach-You-How-to-Easily-Create-Infographics-in-PowerPoint-TEMPLATES.aspx
http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/free-ppt-infographic-templates-designs-ht
M4 Assignment UMBO – 1, 2, 3, 5
M4 Assignment PLG – 1, 3, 6
M4 Assignment CLO – 2, 3, 4
Module 5 Discussion
Discussion Question:
As nurses, we need to find effective ways to handle our stress. Explain how stress has affected you personally. How do you manage stress in your life? Are there other activities you could incorporate into your daily routine to reduce stress?
Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook. Please reply to at least two classmates. Replies to classmates should be at least 200 words in length.
DQ1 UMBO – 3 DQ1 PLG – 1 DQ1 CLO – 1, 2
Module 5 Assignment
Assignment Description:
Complete N495 Shadow Health: Abdominal Concept Lab, Abdominal Pain Focused Exam, and Shadow Health Abdominal.
Submit your Lab Passes for Abdominal Concept Lab, Abdominal Pain Focused Exam, and Shadow Health Abdominal into the Lab Pass dropbox.
You will complete the exercise above via ShadowHealth© assessment, you may attempt each exercise as often as you would like. Once you have achieved at least 80% for each exercise (which will give you full credit on the lab), please download and save the LabPass document, and upload the PDF documents to the Lab Pass dropbox.
M5 Shadow Health Assignment UMBO – 2, 3
M5 Shadow Health Assignment PLG – 1, 7
M5 Shadow Health Assignment CLO –1, 5
Assignment Description:
Part 2: Stress and Nursing Practice
Write a 500 word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least two (2) sources in your essay. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
Describe the case that defined you as a nurse.
What happened, how were you involved?
How does this case still affect you and your practice?
What steps have you taken to overcome the stress of this event? (Remember to protect patient privacy).
Explain the importance of debriefings.
If a debriding would happen in your workplace who would be involved, what would be discussed, who would lead the debriefing, where would it take place?
M5 Assignment UMBO – 3 M5 Assignment PLG – 1 M5 Assignment CLO – 1, 2
Module 6 Discussion
Discussion Question:
Older adults (OA) are at risk for potential hazards of hospitalization, these include: immobility, delirium, medication side effects, malnutrition, pressure ulcers, procedures, peri- and postoperative periods, and hospital-acquired infections and more. Discuss in detail three potential hazards for this population while in the hospital and identify potential prevention strategies for each hazard.
Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook. Please reply to at least two classmates. Replies to classmates should be at least 200 words in length.
DQ1 UMBO – 2 DQ1 PLG – 5 DQ1 CLO – 6, 7
Module 6 Assignment
Assignment Description:
Part 1: Complete N495 Shadow Health: Shadow Health Musculoskeletal and Neurological.
Submit your Lab Pass(s) from the Musculoskeletal and Neurological single-system exams into the Lab Pass dropbox.
You will complete the exercise above via ShadowHealth© assessment, you may attempt each exercise as often as you would like. Once you have achieved at least 80% for each exercise (which will give you full credit on the lab), please download and save the LabPass document, and upload the PDF document(s) to the Lab Pass dropbox.
M6 Shadow Health Assignment UMBO – 2, 3
M6 Shadow Health Assignment PLG – 1, 7
M6 Shadow Health Assignment CLO –1, 5
Assignment Description:
Part 2: Emergency Plan for the Older Adult (OA)
Based on what you have learned so far in this course, create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Use clear headings that allow your professor to know which bullet you are addressing on the slides in your presentation. Support your content with at least two (2) sources throughout your presentation. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the presentation. Include a slide for your references at the end. Follow best practices for PowerPoint presentations related to text size, color, images, effects, wordiness, and multimedia enhancements. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
Locate the American Red Cross in your area: http://www.redcross.org/ or in person
Identify what is necessary for emergency supplies to have on hand for a healthy older adult (OA).
Visit with an older family member or friend to identify specific needs for this older adult (reasonable for this person).
Assist the OA in creating their Personal Emergency Plan
Why is this important for OA singles or couples who live independently without services?
Title Slide (1 slide)
Objective Slide (1 slide)
Necessary Emergency Supplies for OA (1 -2 slides)
OA Personal Emergency Plan (1-2 slides)
Importance for Independent OAs (1 slide)
References (1 slide)
M6 Assignment UMBO – 2
M6 Assignment PLG – 5
M6 Assignment CLO – 7
Module 7 Discussion
Discussion Question:
As nurses we complete physical assessment on a routine basis, even though they are typically focused assessments. What type of technology have you seen utilized in your assessment process that assists in your effectiveness to communicate findings both orally and written format? If no technology, how do you ensure effective communication for assessment findings?
DQ1 UMBO – 3, 5 DQ1 PLG – 1, 3 DQ1 CLO – 4, 5
Module 7 Assignment
Assignment Description:
Part 1: Complete N495 Shadow Health: Shadow Health Skin, Hair, and Nails.
Submit your Lab Pass from the Skin, Hair, and Nails single-system exam into the Lab Pass dropbox.
You will complete the exercise above via ShadowHealth© assessment, you may attempt each exercise as often as you would like. Once you have achieved at least 80% for each exercise (which will give you full credit on the lab), please download and save the LabPass document, and upload the PDF document to the Lab Pass dropbox.
M7 Shadow Health Assignment UMBO – 2, 3
M7 Shadow Health Assignment PLG – 1, 7
M7 Shadow Health Assignment CLO –1, 5
Assignment Description:
Part 2: **Signature Assignment**
Holistic Assessment of the Older Adult
This assignment is a voice over PowerPoint recording of 13-15 minutes.
For the PowerPoint and recorded presentation, create a presentation that addresses each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the prompts or questions for each bullet point. Use clear headings that allow your professor to know which bullet you are addressing on the slides in your presentation. Support your content with at least four (4) scholarly sources throughout your presentation, referencing in APA style. Include title and references slides in the presentation. Follow best practices for PowerPoint presentations related to text size, color, images, effects, wordiness, and multimedia enhancements. Ensure that you have permission from your older adult to conduct the health assessment and ensure that they are not identified on the PPT. Review the Signature Assignment rubric criteria for this assignment.
Part 1: Assessment: Choose an adult (65 years or older) friend or relative and perform a holistic health assessment. Clearly discuss your discovered holistic health assessment data. Your assessment should include the following parts for the holistic assessment:
General Health History
Physiological Assessment
Psychological Assessment
Social Assessment
Cultural Assessment
Developmental Assessment
Spiritual Assessment
Part 2: Interpretation (Abnormality and Coping)
Choose one abnormality from the data gained in the assessments and discuss possible reasons/causes for the abnormality.
How does this abnormality impact the other areas of the patient’s life?
Discuss the client’s stress and coping mechanisms.
Are they healthy?
What recommendations and improvements could be made that are individualized for this person?
Part 3: Teaching Plan: Create a teaching plan that addresses the client holistically by applying the assessment data you have analyzed.
Describe at least one client goal for each of the six categories (each category should have a goal) (physical, psychological, social, cultural, developmental, and spiritual).
Discuss one strategy per goal you would use to teach your client about each individual goal
Explain how you will evaluate if your teaching was effective
Format:
Title Slide (1 slide)
Objective Slide (1 slide)
Assessment
General Health History (1slide)
Physical (1 slide)
Psychological (1 slide)
Social (1 slide)
Cultural (1 slide)
Developmental (1 slide)
Spiritual (1 slide)
Interpretation (Abnormality and Coping)
Abnormality, Reasons/Causes, Impact on Life (1 slide)
Stress, Coping, Recommendations (1 slide)
Teaching Plan
Physical Goal and Teaching Strategy (1 slide)
Psychological Goal and Teaching Strategy (1 slide)
Social Goal and Teaching Strategy (1 slide)
Cultural Goal and Teaching Strategy (1 slide)
Developmental Goal and Teaching Strategy (1 slide)
Spiritual Goal and Teaching Strategy (1 slide)
Evaluation Plan (1 slide)
References (1 slide)
M7 Assignment UMBO – 1, 2, 3, 5
M7 Assignment PLG – 1, 3, 5, 6
M7 Assignment CLO – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Module 8 Discussion
Discussion Question:
In general, what findings in the physical assessment of a healthy older adult do you expect to be different than that of a healthy 35-year-old?
DQ1 UMBO – 2 DQ1 PLG – 5 DQ1 CLO – 6
Module 8 Assignment
Assignment Description:
Complete the N495 Shadow Health Comprehensive Assessment.
Submit your Lab Pass for the Shadow Health Comprehensive Assessment into the Lab Pass dropbox.
You will complete the exercise above via ShadowHealth© assessment, you may attempt each exercise as often as you would like. Once you have achieved at least 80% for each exercise (which will give you full credit on the lab), please download and save the LabPass document, and upload the PDF document to the Lab Pass dropbox.