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.

Week 1 assignment 3

Assignment 3: SOAP Note

Each week, you are required to enter your patient encounters
into eMedley. Your faculty will be checking to ensure you are seeing the right
number and mix of patients for a good learning experience. You will also need
to include a minimum of one complete SOAP note using the SOAP Note template.
The SOAP note should be related to the content covered in this week, and the
completed note should be submitted to the Dropbox. When submitting your note,
be sure to include the reference number from eMedley.

Submission Details:

By Wednesday, May 24, 2017, enter your patient encounters
into eMedley and complete at least one SOAP note in the template provided.

Name your SOAP note document
SU_NSG6430_W1_A3_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Include the reference number from eMedley in your document.

Submit your document to the W1 Assignment 3 Dropbox by
Wednesday, May 24, 2017.

Week 2 assignment 2

Assignment 2: Interactive MedU Case

For this assignment, you will complete a MedU case study
based on the course objectives and weekly content. MedU cases emphasize core
learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout
your nurse practitioner program, you will use the MedU 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.

After you complete the MedU case study for the week, please
print the summary of your case session and submit it as a PDF file to the W2
Assignment 2 Dropbox. Note that the summary of your case session has your name
on the top right-hand corner. You need to submit this document as evidence that
you have completed the case.

The MedU assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic
way to enhance your learning. Material from the MedU cases will be present in
the weekly quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam. You must have all
MedU assignments completed in order to successfully pass the course.

Click here for information on how to access and navigate
MedU.

This week, complete the case entitled “Case #1:
45-year-old female annual exam – Mrs. Payne.”

Submission Details:

Submit your work in a 2- to 3-page Microsoft Word document.

Name your file SU_NSG6430_W2_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.pdf.

Submit your file to the W2 Assignment 2 Dropbox by Monday,
May 29, 2017.

Week 2 assignment 3

Assignment 3: SOAP Note

Each week, you are required to enter your patient encounters
into eMedley. Your faculty will be checking to ensure you are seeing the right
number and mix of patients for a good learning experience. You will also need
to include a minimum of one complete SOAP note using the SOAP Note template.
The SOAP note should be related to the content covered in this week, and the
completed note should be submitted to the Dropbox. When submitting your note,
be sure to include the reference number from eMedley.

Submission Details:

By Wednesday, May 31, 2017, enter your patient encounters
into eMedley and complete at least one SOAP note in the template provided.

Name your SOAP note document
SU_NSG6430_W2_A3_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Include the reference number from eMedley in your document.

Submit your document to the W2 Assignment 3 Dropbox by
Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Week 3 assignment 2

Assignment 2: Interactive MedU Case

For this assignment, you will complete a MedU case study
based on the course objectives and weekly content. MedU cases emphasize core
learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout
your nurse practitioner program, you will use the MedU 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.

After you complete the MedU case study for the week, please
print the summary of your case session and submit it as a PDF file to the W3
Assignment 2 Dropbox. Note that the summary of your case session has your name
on the top right-hand corner. You need to submit this document as evidence that
you have completed the case.

The MedU assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic
way to enhance your learning. Material from the MedU cases will be present in
the weekly quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam. You must have all
MedU assignments completed in order to successfully pass the course.

Click here for information on how to access and navigate
MedU.

This week, complete the case titled “Case #12:
16-year-old female with vaginal bleeding and UCG – Savannah Bauer.”

Submission Details:

Submit your work in a 2- to 3-page Microsoft Word document.

Name your file SU_NSG6430_W3_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.pdf.

Submit your file to the W3 Assignment 2 Dropbox by Monday,
June 5, 2017.

Week 3 assignment 3

Assignment 3: SOAP Note

Each week, you are required to enter your patient encounters
into eMedley. Your faculty will be checking to ensure you are seeing the right
number and mix of patients for a good learning experience. You will also need
to include a minimum of one complete SOAP note using the SOAP Note template.
The SOAP note should be related to the content covered in this week, and the
completed note should be submitted to the Dropbox. When submitting your note,
be sure to include the reference number from eMedley.

Submission Details:

By Wednesday, June 7, 2017, enter your patient encounters
into eMedley and complete at least one SOAP note in the template provided.

Name your SOAP note document
SU_NSG6430_W3_A3_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Include the reference number from eMedley in your document.

Submit your document to the W3 Assignment 3 Dropbox by
Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

Week 4 assignment 2

Assignment 2: SOAP Note

Each week, you are required to enter your patient encounters
into eMedley. Your faculty will be checking to ensure you are seeing the right
number and mix of patients for a good learning experience. You will also need
to include a minimum of one complete SOAP note using the SOAP Note template.
The SOAP note should be related to the content covered in this week, and the
completed note should be submitted to the Dropbox. When submitting your note,
be sure to include the reference number from eMedley.

Submission Details:

By Wednesday, June 14, 2017, enter your patient encounters
into eMedley and complete at least one SOAP note in the template provided.

Name your SOAP note document SU_NSG6430_W4_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Include the reference number from eMedley in your document.

Submit your document to the W4 Assignment 2 Dropbox by
Wednesday, June 14, 2017.

Week 5 assignment 1

Assignment 1: SOAP Note

Each week, you are required to enter your patient encounters
into eMedley. Your faculty will be checking to ensure you are seeing the right
number and mix of patients for a good learning experience. You will also need
to include a minimum of one complete SOAP note using the SOAP Note template.
The SOAP note should be related to the content covered in this week, and the
completed note should be submitted to the Dropbox. When submitting your note,
be sure to include the reference number from eMedley.

Submission Details:

By Wednesday, June 21, 2017, enter your patient encounters
into eMedley and complete at least one SOAP note in the template provided.

Name your SOAP note document
SU_NSG6430_W5_A1_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Include the reference number from eMedley in your document.

Submit your document to the W5 Assignment 1 Dropbox by
Wednesday, June 21, 2017.

Week 6 assignment 2

Assignment 2: SOAP Note

Each week, you are required to enter your patient encounters
into eMedley. Your faculty will be checking to ensure you are seeing the right
number and mix of patients for a good learning experience. You will also need
to include a minimum of one complete SOAP note using the SOAP Note template.
The SOAP note should be related to the content covered in this week, and the
completed note should be submitted to the Dropbox. When submitting your note,
be sure to include the reference number from eMedley.

Submission Details:

By Wednesday, June 28, 2017, enter your patient encounters
into eMedley and complete at least one SOAP note in the template provided.

Name your SOAP note document
SU_NSG6430_W6_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Include the reference number from eMedley in your document.

Submit your document to the W6 Assignment 2 Dropbox by
Wednesday, June 28, 2017.

Week 7 assignment 2

Assignment 2: Interactive MedU Case

For this assignment, you will complete a MedU case study
based on the course objectives and weekly content. MedU cases emphasize core
learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout
your nurse practitioner program, you will use the MedU 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.

After you complete the MedU case study for the week, please
print the summary of your case session and submit it as a PDF file to the W7
Assignment 2 Dropbox. Note that the summary of your case session has your name
on the top right-hand corner. You need to submit this document as evidence that
you have completed the case.

The MedU assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic
way to enhance your learning. Material from the MedU cases will be present in
the weekly quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam. You must have all
MedU assignments completed in order to successfully pass the course.

Click here for information on how to access and navigate
MedU.

This week, complete the case titled “Case #14:
35-year-old female with missed period – Ms. Rios.”

Submission Details:

Submit your work in a 2- to 3-page Microsoft Word document.

Save your file as
SU_NSG6430_W7_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.pdf.

Submit your file to the W7 Assignment 2 Dropbox by Sunday,
July 2, 2017.

Week 7 assignment 3

Assignment 3: SOAP Note

Each week, you are required to enter your patient encounters
into eMedley. Your faculty will be checking to ensure you are seeing the right
number and mix of patients for a good learning experience. You will also need
to include a minimum of one complete SOAP note using the SOAP Note template.
The SOAP note should be related to the content covered in this week, and the
completed note should be submitted to the Dropbox. When submitting your note,
be sure to include the reference number from eMedley.

Submission Details:

By Wednesday, July 5, 2017, enter your patient encounters
into eMedley and complete at least one SOAP note in the template provided.

Name your SOAP note document
SU_NSG6430_W7_A3_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Include the reference number from eMedley in your document.

Submit your document to the W7 Assignment 3 Dropbox by
Wednesday, July 5, 2017.

Week 8 assignment 2

Assignment 2: SOAP Note

Each week, you are required to enter your patient encounters
into eMedley. Your faculty will be checking to ensure you are seeing the right
number and mix of patients for a good learning experience. You will also need
to include a minimum of one complete SOAP note using the SOAP Note template.
The SOAP note should be related to the content covered in this week, and the
completed note should be submitted to the Dropbox. When submitting your note,
be sure to include the reference number from eMedley.

Submission Details:

By Wednesday, July 12, 2017, enter your patient encounters
into eMedley and complete at least one SOAP note in the template provided.

Name your SOAP note document
SU_NSG6430_W8_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Include the reference number from eMedley in your document.

Submit your document to the W8 Assignment 2 Dropbox by
Wednesday, July 12, 2017.

Week 8 assignment 3

Research Paper

For this week, you will be completing a research appraisal
about a women’s health topic in which you may be interested. The purpose is to
complete only a synthesis of the topic. To start, only look at studies that are
specific to your women’s health topic. Your appraisal will assist in finding
the most current evidence. Remember, this is only for the purpose of synthesis.
Simplicity is key to a successful evaluation. Below is a way to assist you in
compiling your significant articles. Your table should only contain 5 articles.
Finalize your findings in 1–2 pages and submit with your evaluation table.

Submission Details:

By Tuesday, July 11, 2017, enter your table and summary

Name your document
SU_NSG6330_W8_A3_LastName_FirstInitial.doc

Submit your document to the W8 Assignment 3 Dropbox by
Tuesday, July 11, 2017

In the headings for the columns, include the following:

Citation: Author, year, title

Conceptual Framework: Theoretical basis for study

Design/Method: Indicate design and describe what was done in
the study

Sample/setting: Number, characteristics, attrition rate, and
why

Major variables studied and their definitions: Independent/dependent
variable

Measurement: What scales were used to measure the outcome
variables (e.g., name of scale, author, reliability info)

Data analysis: What stats were used to answer the clinical
question

Findings: Statistical findings or qualitative findings (one
for every statistical test mentioned in data anlysis)

Appraisal/Worth to Practice: Strengths and limitations of
the study, risk or harm if study intervention or findings implemented, and
feasibility

Week 9 – Assignment 2

Assignment 2: SOAP Note

Each week, you are required to enter your patient encounters
into eMedley. Your faculty will be checking to ensure you are seeing the right
number and mix of patients for a good learning experience. You will also need
to include a minimum of one complete SOAP note using the SOAP Note template.
The SOAP note should be related to the content covered in this week, and the
completed note should be submitted to the Dropbox. When submitting your note,
be sure to include the reference number from eMedley.

Submission Details:

By Wednesday, July 19, 2017, enter your patient encounte