(Answers)-NURS-FPX 6112-Assessment 2-Unit 3-Online Nursing Assignment Help
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Introduction
Note: Each assessment in this course builds upon the work you have completed in previous assessments. Therefore, complete the assessments in the order in which they are presented.
Technology-enhanced simulations allow nursing students to practice comprehensive physical assessments in a realistic, yet controlled environment. By engaging in scenarios that involve medication administration and management, students can explore the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of various drugs. They can practice identifying potential drug interactions and adverse effects, all within a safe environment where mistakes become valuable learning opportunities. Students can analyze complex pathophysiological processes and correlate them with clinical symptoms, enhancing their ability to provide high-quality patient care. By practicing in a simulated environment, students can make mistakes and learn from them without putting patients at risk. Technology-enhanced education ensures that nursing students are not only knowledgeable but also adaptable and resilient, ready to meet the challenges of modern healthcare.
Note: Complete the assessments in this course in the order in which they are presented.
Reminder: You should log 16 practicum hours between your preparation and completion of this assessment. Review the example in the Course Introduction for an example of how you could document and log these hours.
Overview
Preparation
In preparation for this assessment:
- Select one of the Sentinel U scenarios: Choose a scenario that interests you or that you would like to learn more about. This will be the basis for your analysis.
- Download the Individual Patient Activity Report showing your name, the patient you selected, and 100 percent complete.
- Research the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment of the chosen Sentinel U patient case study: Evaluate the virtual simulation to analyze how it addresses physical assessment, pharmacology, and pathophysiology.
Sentinel U Scenarios
See the Activity area for this assessment for links to the Sentinel U scenarios.
- Aiyana Tehanata:
- Past medical history: Hypertension.
- Chief complaint: Tingling feet.
- Evan Wright:
- Past medical history: Diabetes mellitus type 2.
- Chief complaint: Leg pain.
- Ivy Jackson:
- Past medical history: Hypertension, depression.
- Chief complaint: Fatigue.
- Jerome Mason:
- Past medical history: Diabetes mellitus type 2, osteoarthritis.
- Chief complaint: Confusion.
- Liza Herzog:
- Past medical history: Pregnant (GTPAL 7-6-0-0-6), hypothyroidism.
- Chief complaint: Fatigue.
- Marco Mancini:
- Past medical history: Depression, hypertension.
- Chief complaint: Difficulty sleeping.
While working through the simulation, focus on:
- The integration of the physical assessment skills and data into the scenario.
- The integration and accuracy of the medications used in the case.
- The link between the clinical signs of the patient to the underlying mechanisms.
- Take notes on what you think about the format, the integrations, and the ease of use.
Instructions
Write a 5–7 page evaluation report after completing chosen Sentinel U activity:
- Introduction: Provide an overview of the selected online simulation model, including its purpose and target audience, environment (academic versus professional development) and purpose of the simulation in an educational course.
- Physical assessment: Analyze how the simulation incorporates physical assessment techniques into the scenario. Discuss the accuracy and realism of the assessments performed.
- Pharmacology: Evaluate how pharmacological principles are integrated into the simulation. Consider the representation of medication administration, dosage calculations, and patient responses. Are appropriate medications prescribed for the patient based on age, weight, comorbidities, or allergies?
- Pathophysiology: Assess how the simulation addresses pathophysiological concepts. Examine the depiction of disease processes and their impact on patient care and outcomes.
- Integration: Discuss how these three components (physical assessment, pharmacology, and pathophysiology) are integrated within the simulation to provide a comprehensive learning experience.
- General observations: Discuss clarity of the objectives, instructions and content, ease of navigation, time to complete, reliability of the software, and technical and hardware needs for compatibility. Is the feedback useful?
- Recommendation: Recommend whether to adopt the use of simulation educational technology to improve nursing education, providing a rationale based on its value and effectiveness. Support your recommendation with an evidence-based educational theory or strategy.
- Conclusion: Summarize your findings and provide recommendations for improvement.
Additional Requirements
Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:
- Font and font size: Any APA-approved font, not larger than 12 point.
- Organization: Based on the intended audience, your assessment should be well-organized and written in clear, succinct language.
- Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
- Format: Use proper APA formatting in the paper, including the following:
- A title page and reference page. An abstract is not required.
- APA style section headings.
- Length: 5–7 pages.
- Resources: Cite at least three credible sources from peer-reviewed journals or professional industry publications that are less than five years old.
- APA: Follow APA rules for citing sources that support your analysis and conclusions. See the Writing Center for APA resources specific to your degree level.
- Simulation report: Submit the Individual Patient Activity Report showing your name, the patient you selected, and 100 percent complete.
Refer to the Evaluation of a Virtual Simulation Scenario scoring guide to ensure that you meet all criteria. To earn full points for each criterion, be sure to note the details on what constitutes distinguished
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
- Competency 1: Plan for the implementation of technology into nursing education.
- Recommend whether to adopt the use of simulation educational technology to improve nursing education, providing a rationale based on its value and effectiveness.
- Upload the Sentinel U case study showing the simulation name OR showing 100 percent complete.
- Competency 2: Select technologies appropriate for nursing education in an academic and/or a healthcare environment.
- Describe the chosen setting, target audience, and purpose of the simulation in an educational course.
- Competency 3: Apply knowledge of physical assessment, pharmacology, and pathophysiology to enhance clinical decision making and patient care outcomes.
- Evaluate how effective the integration of physical assessment skills into the simulation improves student learning outcomes.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of medications and the pharmacological principles for the treatment of the simulation patient.
- Evaluate how effectively the integration of the disease processes within the simulation provides valuable information to improve patient outcomes in the scenario.
- Competency 5: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences in an appropriate form and style consistent with applicable organizational, professional, and scholarly standards.
- Convey purpose of the assessment in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence using APA style citations and references, and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly communication standards.
