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Assignment Prompt & Instructions

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NUR 506
Discussion 1

Nursing & Health-Care-Policy

Analyze the history, structure, and process of health-care-policy and politics in nursing and the
health care delivery systems in the United States.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style
with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or
adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per
response.)

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Discussion 2

Advocacy

What examples of advocacy do you see in your own nursing practice? List and discuss 2
examples.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style
with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or
adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per
response.)

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Discussion 3

ACA and Health-Care Outcomes & Costs

What components of the ACA do you think will have a positive effect on improving health care
outcomes and decreasing costs?

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style
with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or
adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per
response.)

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Discussion 4

Local, State & Federal Advocacy

• What are specific actions that health professionals can take regardless of their practice
area and site to promote population and community health?

• What advocacy actions might you take to improve health care through legislation at the
state or federal level?

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style
with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or
adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per
response.)

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Discussion 5

Issues in Today's Workforce Culture

Based on your reading in chapter 60, why do you think the issues presented in this chapter persist
in today’s workforce culture?

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style
with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or
adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per
response.)

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Discussion 6

Health Care Disparities in LGBTQ

Discuss how to close the health care disparities gap in the LGBTQ community?

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style
with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or
adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per
response.)

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

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Skin, Eye, & Ear Disorders
For this Discussion, you will take on the role of a clinician who is
building a health history for one of the following cases. Your
instructor will assign you your case number. Case 2

Case 1 Case 2 Case 3

Chief
Compl
aint
(CC)

A 57-year-old man
presents to the office
with a complaint of left
ear drainage since this
morning.

A 45-year-old female
presents with a
complaint of an itchy
red rash on her arms
and legs for about two
weeks.

A 11-year-old female
patient complains of
red left eye and
edematous eyelids.
Her mother states the
child complains of
“sand in my left eye.”

Subje
ctive

Patient stated he was
having pulsating pain
on left ear for about 3
days. After the ear
drainage the pain has
gotten a little better.

She has been going
on a daily basis to the
local YMCA with
children for Summer
camp.

Patient noticed
redness three days
ago. Denies having
any allergies.
Symptoms have
gotten worse since
she noticed having the
problem.

Objective Data

VS (T) 99.8°F; (RR) 14;
(HR) 72; (BP) 138/90

(T) 98.3°F; (RR) 18;
(HR) 70, regular; (BP)
118/74

(T) 98.2°F; (RR) 18;
(HR) 78; BP 128/82;
SpO2 96% room air;
weight 110 lb.

Gener
al

well-developed,
healthy male

healthy-appearing
female in no acute
distress

well-developed,
healthy, 11 years old

HEEN
T

EAR: (R) external ear
normal, canal without
erythema or exudate,
little bit of cerumen
noted, TM- pearly
grey, intact with light
reflex and bony
landmarks present; (L)
external ear normal,
canal with white
exudate and crusting,
no visualization of
tympanic membrane
or bony landmarks, no
light reflex EYE:
bilateral anicteric
conjunctiva,
(PERRLA), EOM intact.
NOSE: nares are
patent with no tissue
edema. THROAT: no
lesions noted,
oropharynx
moderately
erythematous with no
postnasal drip.

EYES: no injection, no
increase in lacrimation
or purulent drainage;

EARS: normal

TM: Normal

EYES: very red sclera
with dried, crusty
exudates; unable to
open eyes in the
morning with the left
being worse than the
right

Skin No rashes

Mild edema with
inflammation located
on forearms, upper
arms, and chest wall,
thighs and knees;
primary lesions are a
macular papular rash
with secondary linear
excoriations on
forearms and legs.

No rashes.

Once you received your case number, answer the following
questions:

1. What other subjective data would you obtain?

2. What other objective findings would you look for?

3. What diagnostic exams do you want to order?

4. Name 3 differential diagnoses based on this patient

presenting symptoms?

5. Give rationales for your each differential diagnosis.

Submission Instructions:

• Your instructor will assign you your case number and you
will post on the case number you have been assigned.

• You will reply to the other two case studies (One of each).

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and

cited in current APA style with support from at least 2
academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by
extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance
to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point
per response.)

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where
possible.

Neck/
Throat

no neck swelling or
tenderness with
palpation; neck is
supple; no JVD;
thyroid is not
enlarged;

trachea midline

No neck swelling or
tenderness with
palpation; neck is
supple; no JVD;
thyroid is not
enlarged; trachea
midline.

No neck swelling or
tenderness with
palpation; neck is
supple; no JVD;
thyroid is not
enlarged; trachea
midline.

Telehealth Medicine
For this assignment, answer the following questions:

• What are the Pros and Cons to telehealth?

• How will you approach and perform a telehealth

assessment?

• What are the limits to telehealth?

• What is the difference between the provider's need for a

successful telehealth visit versus the Patient's perspective?

Submission Instructions

• The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper
grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.

• The paper should be formatted per current APA and 2-5 pages in length,
excluding the title, abstract, and references page.

• Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within the last five years)
scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within
your work.

• This assignment will be assessed through Turnitin.

Grading Rubric

Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric below.

View Rubric

Telehealth Medicine Rubric

Telehealth Medicine Rubric

Criteria Ratings Poi
nts

Identificati
on of Main
Issues/
Problems

Distinguished

Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/
problems.

20 pts

Excellent

Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of
issues/problems.

18 pts

Fair

Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of
issues/problems.

16 pts

Poor

Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of
issues/problems.

8 pts

/20
pts

Analysis
and
Evaluation
of Issues/
Probelms

Distinguished

Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

20 pts

Excellent

Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.

18 pts

Fair

Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/
problems.

16 pts

Poor

Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

8 pts

/20
pts

Demonstr
ates a
Conceptu
al
Understan
ding

Distinguished

Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/
problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.

20 pts

Excellent

Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and
shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

18 pts

Fair

Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks
interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

16 pts

Poor

Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks
interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

8 pts

/20
pts

Use of
Citations
to Course
Readings
and
Additional
Research/
Literature

Distinguished

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.

20 pts

Excellent

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.

18 pts

Fair

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.

16 pts

Poor

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An
unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.

8 pts

/20
pts

Choose a submission type

Writing
Mechanic
s and APA
Formattin
g
Guidelines

Full Marks

Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA
style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.

20 pts

Excellent

Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need
more precision and attention to detail.

18 pts

Fair

Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics
need more precision and attention to detail.

16 pts

Poor

Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and
writing mechanics need serious attention.

8 pts

/20
pts

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Skin, Eye, & Ear Disorders
For this Discussion, you will take on the role of a clinician who is
building a health history for one of the following cases. Your
instructor will assign you your case number. Case 2

Case 1 Case 2 Case 3

Chief
Compl
aint
(CC)

A 57-year-old man
presents to the office
with a complaint of left
ear drainage since this
morning.

A 45-year-old female
presents with a
complaint of an itchy
red rash on her arms
and legs for about two
weeks.

A 11-year-old female
patient complains of
red left eye and
edematous eyelids.
Her mother states the
child complains of
“sand in my left eye.”

Subje
ctive

Patient stated he was
having pulsating pain
on left ear for about 3
days. After the ear
drainage the pain has
gotten a little better.

She has been going
on a daily basis to the
local YMCA with
children for Summer
camp.

Patient noticed
redness three days
ago. Denies having
any allergies.
Symptoms have
gotten worse since
she noticed having the
problem.

Objective Data

VS (T) 99.8°F; (RR) 14;
(HR) 72; (BP) 138/90

(T) 98.3°F; (RR) 18;
(HR) 70, regular; (BP)
118/74

(T) 98.2°F; (RR) 18;
(HR) 78; BP 128/82;
SpO2 96% room air;
weight 110 lb.

Gener
al

well-developed,
healthy male

healthy-appearing
female in no acute
distress

well-developed,
healthy, 11 years old

HEEN
T

EAR: (R) external ear
normal, canal without
erythema or exudate,
little bit of cerumen
noted, TM- pearly
grey, intact with light
reflex and bony
landmarks present; (L)
external ear normal,
canal with white
exudate and crusting,
no visualization of
tympanic membrane
or bony landmarks, no
light reflex EYE:
bilateral anicteric
conjunctiva,
(PERRLA), EOM intact.
NOSE: nares are
patent with no tissue
edema. THROAT: no
lesions noted,
oropharynx
moderately
erythematous with no
postnasal drip.

EYES: no injection, no
increase in lacrimation
or purulent drainage;

EARS: normal

TM: Normal

EYES: very red sclera
with dried, crusty
exudates; unable to
open eyes in the
morning with the left
being worse than the
right

Skin No rashes

Mild edema with
inflammation located
on forearms, upper
arms, and chest wall,
thighs and knees;
primary lesions are a
macular papular rash
with secondary linear
excoriations on
forearms and legs.

No rashes.

Once you received your case number, answer the following
questions:

1. What other subjective data would you obtain?

2. What other objective findings would you look for?

3. What diagnostic exams do you want to order?

4. Name 3 differential diagnoses based on this patient

presenting symptoms?

5. Give rationales for your each differential diagnosis.

Submission Instructions:

• Your instructor will assign you your case number and you
will post on the case number you have been assigned.

• You will reply to the other two case studies (One of each).

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and

cited in current APA style with support from at least 2
academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by
extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance
to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point
per response.)

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where
possible.

Neck/
Throat

no neck swelling or
tenderness with
palpation; neck is
supple; no JVD;
thyroid is not
enlarged;

trachea midline

No neck swelling or
tenderness with
palpation; neck is
supple; no JVD;
thyroid is not
enlarged; trachea
midline.

No neck swelling or
tenderness with
palpation; neck is
supple; no JVD;
thyroid is not
enlarged; trachea
midline.

Telehealth Medicine
For this assignment, answer the following questions:

• What are the Pros and Cons to telehealth?

• How will you approach and perform a telehealth

assessment?

• What are the limits to telehealth?

• What is the difference between the provider's need for a

successful telehealth visit versus the Patient's perspective?

Submission Instructions

• The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper
grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.

• The paper should be formatted per current APA and 2-5 pages in length,
excluding the title, abstract, and references page.

• Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within the last five years)
scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within
your work.

• This assignment will be assessed through Turnitin.

Grading Rubric

Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric below.

View Rubric

Telehealth Medicine Rubric

Telehealth Medicine Rubric

Criteria Ratings Poi
nts

Identificati
on of Main
Issues/
Problems

Distinguished

Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/
problems.

20 pts

Excellent

Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of
issues/problems.

18 pts

Fair

Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of
issues/problems.

16 pts

Poor

Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of
issues/problems.

8 pts

/20
pts

Analysis
and
Evaluation
of Issues/
Probelms

Distinguished

Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

20 pts

Excellent

Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.

18 pts

Fair

Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/
problems.

16 pts

Poor

Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

8 pts

/20
pts

Demonstr
ates a
Conceptu
al
Understan
ding

Distinguished

Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/
problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.

20 pts

Excellent

Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and
shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

18 pts

Fair

Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks
interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

16 pts

Poor

Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks
interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

8 pts

/20
pts

Use of
Citations
to Course
Readings
and
Additional
Research/
Literature

Distinguished

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.

20 pts

Excellent

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.

18 pts

Fair

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.

16 pts

Poor

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An
unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.

8 pts

/20
pts

Choose a submission type

Writing
Mechanic
s and APA
Formattin
g
Guidelines

Full Marks

Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA
style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.

20 pts

Excellent

Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need
more precision and attention to detail.

18 pts

Fair

Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics
need more precision and attention to detail.

16 pts

Poor

Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and
writing mechanics need serious attention.

8 pts

/20
pts

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NUR 506
Discussion 1

Nursing & Health-Care-Policy

Analyze the history, structure, and process of health-care-policy and politics in nursing and the
health care delivery systems in the United States.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style
with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or
adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per
response.)

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Discussion 2

Advocacy

What examples of advocacy do you see in your own nursing practice? List and discuss 2
examples.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style
with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or
adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per
response.)

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Discussion 3

ACA and Health-Care Outcomes & Costs

What components of the ACA do you think will have a positive effect on improving health care
outcomes and decreasing costs?

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style
with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or
adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per
response.)

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Discussion 4

Local, State & Federal Advocacy

• What are specific actions that health professionals can take regardless of their practice
area and site to promote population and community health?

• What advocacy actions might you take to improve health care through legislation at the
state or federal level?

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style
with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or
adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per
response.)

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Discussion 5

Issues in Today's Workforce Culture

Based on your reading in chapter 60, why do you think the issues presented in this chapter persist
in today’s workforce culture?

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style
with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or
adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per
response.)

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Discussion 6

Health Care Disparities in LGBTQ

Discuss how to close the health care disparities gap in the LGBTQ community?

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style
with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or
adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per
response.)

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

**## NUR504DIS2ASS2.pdf**

Skin, Eye, & Ear Disorders
For this Discussion, you will take on the role of a clinician who is
building a health history for one of the following cases. Your
instructor will assign you your case number. Case 2

Case 1 Case 2 Case 3

Chief
Compl
aint
(CC)

A 57-year-old man
presents to the office
with a complaint of left
ear drainage since this
morning.

A 45-year-old female
presents with a
complaint of an itchy
red rash on her arms
and legs for about two
weeks.

A 11-year-old female
patient complains of
red left eye and
edematous eyelids.
Her mother states the
child complains of
“sand in my left eye.”

Subje
ctive

Patient stated he was
having pulsating pain
on left ear for about 3
days. After the ear
drainage the pain has
gotten a little better.

She has been going
on a daily basis to the
local YMCA with
children for Summer
camp.

Patient noticed
redness three days
ago. Denies having
any allergies.
Symptoms have
gotten worse since
she noticed having the
problem.

Objective Data

VS (T) 99.8°F; (RR) 14;
(HR) 72; (BP) 138/90

(T) 98.3°F; (RR) 18;
(HR) 70, regular; (BP)
118/74

(T) 98.2°F; (RR) 18;
(HR) 78; BP 128/82;
SpO2 96% room air;
weight 110 lb.

Gener
al

well-developed,
healthy male

healthy-appearing
female in no acute
distress

well-developed,
healthy, 11 years old

HEEN
T

EAR: (R) external ear
normal, canal without
erythema or exudate,
little bit of cerumen
noted, TM- pearly
grey, intact with light
reflex and bony
landmarks present; (L)
external ear normal,
canal with white
exudate and crusting,
no visualization of
tympanic membrane
or bony landmarks, no
light reflex EYE:
bilateral anicteric
conjunctiva,
(PERRLA), EOM intact.
NOSE: nares are
patent with no tissue
edema. THROAT: no
lesions noted,
oropharynx
moderately
erythematous with no
postnasal drip.

EYES: no injection, no
increase in lacrimation
or purulent drainage;

EARS: normal

TM: Normal

EYES: very red sclera
with dried, crusty
exudates; unable to
open eyes in the
morning with the left
being worse than the
right

Skin No rashes

Mild edema with
inflammation located
on forearms, upper
arms, and chest wall,
thighs and knees;
primary lesions are a
macular papular rash
with secondary linear
excoriations on
forearms and legs.

No rashes.

Once you received your case number, answer the following
questions:

1. What other subjective data would you obtain?

2. What other objective findings would you look for?

3. What diagnostic exams do you want to order?

4. Name 3 differential diagnoses based on this patient

presenting symptoms?

5. Give rationales for your each differential diagnosis.

Submission Instructions:

• Your instructor will assign you your case number and you
will post on the case number you have been assigned.

• You will reply to the other two case studies (One of each).

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and

cited in current APA style with support from at least 2
academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by
extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance
to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point
per response.)

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where
possible.

Neck/
Throat

no neck swelling or
tenderness with
palpation; neck is
supple; no JVD;
thyroid is not
enlarged;

trachea midline

No neck swelling or
tenderness with
palpation; neck is
supple; no JVD;
thyroid is not
enlarged; trachea
midline.

No neck swelling or
tenderness with
palpation; neck is
supple; no JVD;
thyroid is not
enlarged; trachea
midline.

Telehealth Medicine
For this assignment, answer the following questions:

• What are the Pros and Cons to telehealth?

• How will you approach and perform a telehealth

assessment?

• What are the limits to telehealth?

• What is the difference between the provider's need for a

successful telehealth visit versus the Patient's perspective?

Submission Instructions

• The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper
grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.

• The paper should be formatted per current APA and 2-5 pages in length,
excluding the title, abstract, and references page.

• Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within the last five years)
scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within
your work.

• This assignment will be assessed through Turnitin.

Grading Rubric

Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric below.

View Rubric

Telehealth Medicine Rubric

Telehealth Medicine Rubric

Criteria Ratings Poi
nts

Identificati
on of Main
Issues/
Problems

Distinguished

Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/
problems.

20 pts

Excellent

Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of
issues/problems.

18 pts

Fair

Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of
issues/problems.

16 pts

Poor

Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of
issues/problems.

8 pts

/20
pts

Analysis
and
Evaluation
of Issues/
Probelms

Distinguished

Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

20 pts

Excellent

Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.

18 pts

Fair

Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/
problems.

16 pts

Poor

Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

8 pts

/20
pts

Demonstr
ates a
Conceptu
al
Understan
ding

Distinguished

Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/
problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.

20 pts

Excellent

Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and
shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

18 pts

Fair

Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks
interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

16 pts

Poor

Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks
interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

8 pts

/20
pts

Use of
Citations
to Course
Readings
and
Additional
Research/
Literature

Distinguished

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.

20 pts

Excellent

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.

18 pts

Fair

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.

16 pts

Poor

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An
unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.

8 pts

/20
pts

Choose a submission type

Writing
Mechanic
s and APA
Formattin
g
Guidelines

Full Marks

Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA
style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.

20 pts

Excellent

Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need
more precision and attention to detail.

18 pts

Fair

Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics
need more precision and attention to detail.

16 pts

Poor

Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and
writing mechanics need serious attention.

8 pts

/20
pts

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NUR 506
Discussion 1

Nursing & Health-Care-Policy

Analyze the history, structure, and process of health-care-policy and politics in nursing and the
health care delivery systems in the United States.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style
with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or
adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per
response.)

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Discussion 2

Advocacy

What examples of advocacy do you see in your own nursing practice? List and discuss 2
examples.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style
with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or
adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per
response.)

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Discussion 3

ACA and Health-Care Outcomes & Costs

What components of the ACA do you think will have a positive effect on improving health care
outcomes and decreasing costs?

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style
with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or
adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per
response.)

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Discussion 4

Local, State & Federal Advocacy

• What are specific actions that health professionals can take regardless of their practice
area and site to promote population and community health?

• What advocacy actions might you take to improve health care through legislation at the
state or federal level?

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style
with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or
adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per
response.)

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Discussion 5

Issues in Today's Workforce Culture

Based on your reading in chapter 60, why do you think the issues presented in this chapter persist
in today’s workforce culture?

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style
with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or
adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per
response.)

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Discussion 6

Health Care Disparities in LGBTQ

Discuss how to close the health care disparities gap in the LGBTQ community?

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style
with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or
adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per
response.)

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

**## NUR504DIS2ASS2.pdf**

Skin, Eye, & Ear Disorders
For this Discussion, you will take on the role of a clinician who is
building a health history for one of the following cases. Your
instructor will assign you your case number. Case 2

Case 1 Case 2 Case 3

Chief
Compl
aint
(CC)

A 57-year-old man
presents to the office
with a complaint of left
ear drainage since this
morning.

A 45-year-old female
presents with a
complaint of an itchy
red rash on her arms
and legs for about two
weeks.

A 11-year-old female
patient complains of
red left eye and
edematous eyelids.
Her mother states the
child complains of
“sand in my left eye.”

Subje
ctive

Patient stated he was
having pulsating pain
on left ear for about 3
days. After the ear
drainage the pain has
gotten a little better.

She has been going
on a daily basis to the
local YMCA with
children for Summer
camp.

Patient noticed
redness three days
ago. Denies having
any allergies.
Symptoms have
gotten worse since
she noticed having the
problem.

Objective Data

VS (T) 99.8°F; (RR) 14;
(HR) 72; (BP) 138/90

(T) 98.3°F; (RR) 18;
(HR) 70, regular; (BP)
118/74

(T) 98.2°F; (RR) 18;
(HR) 78; BP 128/82;
SpO2 96% room air;
weight 110 lb.

Gener
al

well-developed,
healthy male

healthy-appearing
female in no acute
distress

well-developed,
healthy, 11 years old

HEEN
T

EAR: (R) external ear
normal, canal without
erythema or exudate,
little bit of cerumen
noted, TM- pearly
grey, intact with light
reflex and bony
landmarks present; (L)
external ear normal,
canal with white
exudate and crusting,
no visualization of
tympanic membrane
or bony landmarks, no
light reflex EYE:
bilateral anicteric
conjunctiva,
(PERRLA), EOM intact.
NOSE: nares are
patent with no tissue
edema. THROAT: no
lesions noted,
oropharynx
moderately
erythematous with no
postnasal drip.

EYES: no injection, no
increase in lacrimation
or purulent drainage;

EARS: normal

TM: Normal

EYES: very red sclera
with dried, crusty
exudates; unable to
open eyes in the
morning with the left
being worse than the
right

Skin No rashes

Mild edema with
inflammation located
on forearms, upper
arms, and chest wall,
thighs and knees;
primary lesions are a
macular papular rash
with secondary linear
excoriations on
forearms and legs.

No rashes.

Once you received your case number, answer the following
questions:

1. What other subjective data would you obtain?

2. What other objective findings would you look for?

3. What diagnostic exams do you want to order?

4. Name 3 differential diagnoses based on this patient

presenting symptoms?

5. Give rationales for your each differential diagnosis.

Submission Instructions:

• Your instructor will assign you your case number and you
will post on the case number you have been assigned.

• You will reply to the other two case studies (One of each).

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and

cited in current APA style with support from at least 2
academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

• You should respond to at least two of your peers by
extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance
to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point
per response.)

• All replies must be constructive and use literature where
possible.

Neck/
Throat

no neck swelling or
tenderness with
palpation; neck is
supple; no JVD;
thyroid is not
enlarged;

trachea midline

No neck swelling or
tenderness with
palpation; neck is
supple; no JVD;
thyroid is not
enlarged; trachea
midline.

No neck swelling or
tenderness with
palpation; neck is
supple; no JVD;
thyroid is not
enlarged; trachea
midline.

Telehealth Medicine
For this assignment, answer the following questions:

• What are the Pros and Cons to telehealth?

• How will you approach and perform a telehealth

assessment?

• What are the limits to telehealth?

• What is the difference between the provider's need for a

successful telehealth visit versus the Patient's perspective?

Submission Instructions

• The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper
grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.

• The paper should be formatted per current APA and 2-5 pages in length,
excluding the title, abstract, and references page.

• Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within the last five years)
scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within
your work.

• This assignment will be assessed through Turnitin.

Grading Rubric

Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric below.

View Rubric

Telehealth Medicine Rubric

Telehealth Medicine Rubric

Criteria Ratings Poi
nts

Identificati
on of Main
Issues/
Problems

Distinguished

Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/
problems.

20 pts

Excellent

Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of
issues/problems.

18 pts

Fair

Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of
issues/problems.

16 pts

Poor

Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of
issues/problems.

8 pts

/20
pts

Analysis
and
Evaluation
of Issues/
Probelms

Distinguished

Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

20 pts

Excellent

Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.

18 pts

Fair

Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/
problems.

16 pts

Poor

Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

8 pts

/20
pts

Demonstr
ates a
Conceptu
al
Understan
ding

Distinguished

Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/
problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.

20 pts

Excellent

Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and
shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

18 pts

Fair

Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks
interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

16 pts

Poor

Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks
interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

8 pts

/20
pts

Use of
Citations
to Course
Readings
and
Additional
Research/
Literature

Distinguished

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.

20 pts

Excellent

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.

18 pts

Fair

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.

16 pts

Poor

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An
unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.

8 pts

/20
pts

Choose a submission type

Writing
Mechanic
s and APA
Formattin
g
Guidelines

Full Marks

Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA
style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.

20 pts

Excellent

Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need
more precision and attention to detail.

18 pts

Fair

Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics
need more precision and attention to detail.

16 pts

Poor

Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and
writing mechanics need serious attention.

8 pts

/20
pts

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