Week 7: Clinical Practice Guideline HYPERTENSION Assignment

Clinical practice guideline- HYPERTENSION ]

Disease & Background
The student:
Identifies the disease condition
2. Gives a brief statement of incidence and prevalence in the US
3. The student briefly summarizes the disease pathophysiology
4. Identifies the typical clinical presentation seen in a patient with the disease
(4 critical elements)
Applicability in Primary Care

The student:
1. Identifies the author, organization or group that developed the CPG
2. Student denotes the year of the original guideline publication
3. Student identifies any subsequent revisions (student’s reference should be the most recent version), and
4. Student discusses the applicability for use of this CPG in the primary care setting
(4 critical elements) Week 7: Clinical Practice Guideline HYPERTENSION Assignment

Key Action Statements & Body of Evidence

The student:
1. Provides each of the CPG’s “Key Action” or “Guideline Statements” up to a maximum of 5 relevant recommendations
2. Provides the body of evidence strength for each, and
3. If the statement has applicability to other groups, only discuss the relevant primary care ones
(3 critical elements). Week 7: Clinical Practice Guideline Assignment

Application in Clinical
Using an example of a patient from their clinical rotation with the same condition
2. Student discusses how the diagnosis and treatment of their patient compared to the recommendations given in the guidelines
3. Specific examples of what was done well or what could have been done better is noted
(3 critical elements Week 7: Clinical Practice Guideline HYPERTENSION Assignment

Week 8 reflection
ASSIGNMENT CONTENT
Category Points % Description
Identify gaps in patient experiences 10 20% After reviewing the clinical encounter summary, the student identifies any gaps in specific patient experiences (i.e. ages, acuities, complexities, procedures, assessments, etc.) and introduces a plan to narrow this gap in future practicum experiences. The student also outlines their practicum plan for the remaining classes. Week 7: Clinical Practice Guideline HYPERTENSION Assignment
Discuss progression in clinical 10 20% The student discusses their overall progression in this clinical rotation; specifically identifying personal goals that were achieved or how the student plans to achieve in future practicum experiences.
Identify areas of weakness 10 20% The student identifies specific areas of weakness in the clinical setting and communicates a plan to address these deficiencies.
NONPF competencies 10 20% Student choses two NONPF CORE competencies and describes how the competencies were met or how the student plans to meet. Specific examples from the clinical rotation should be provided. Week 7: Clinical Practice Guideline Assignment

40 80% Total CONTENT Points= 40 pts

1. Scientific Foundation Competencies

Critically analyzes data and evidence for improving advanced nursing practice
Leadership competencies :
Demonstrates leadership that uses critical and reflective thinking. Week 7: Clinical Practice Guideline HYPERTENSION Assignment