Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing - Case Western Reserve ...

Schedule 2008 NUNP 444 Discussion questions are to aid in reading/preparationDate Topic Reading/PreparationAugust 26 Roles, and trends for the ACNP—theDNP. Certification exam preparationSep 2Sep 9Sep 23-Common problems-Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea-Renal problems: acute kidney injury,chronic kidney injury-Skin disordersDischarge planningGuest: Barbara Haubrich, GNPNeuroCase Study presentations Part A5 studentsShockRadiology (Guest)Case Study presentations Part A4 studentsRhoades, j. & Houck, J. (2005). Point/Counterpoint Squaring off over the practicedoctorate. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners (July/August) pages 28-29. Accessat www.npjournal.orgDiscuss: what are the characteristics of case management?How to plan for graduation, certification and APN practice.Text of choice: Nausea, vomiting, diarrheaAcute kidney injury (acute renal failure, renal insufficiency) and chronic kidneyinjury (chronic renal failure).Common problems quick review: pain, delirium/ depression/ dementia, sleep,symptom management at end of life, poisoning and drug/ETOH abuse, electrolytedisturbances, feverReview Evelyn Duffy’s dermatology lecture online:http://fpblrc.cwru.edu/courses/NUNP419/exd4/skin.htmhttp://fpblrc.cwru.edu/courses/NUNP419/exd4/Eczematousconditions.htmhttp://fpblrc.cwru.edu/courses/NUNP419/exd4/Part3.htmhttp://fpblrc.cwru.edu/courses/NUNP419/exd4/Part4.htmhttp://fpblrc.cwru.edu/courses/NUNP419/exd4/Part5.htmCellulitis, herpes, skin cancers, dermatitis from drugsHuckstadt, A.A. (2002). The experience of hospitalized elderly patients. J ofGerontological Nurs, 28(9), 24-29.Naylor, M.D., Bowles, K.H. & Brooten, D. (2000). Patient problems and advancedpractice nurse intervention during transitional care. Public Health Nursing, 17(2),94-102.Young, H.M. (2003). Challenges and solutions for care of frail older adults. OnlineJournal of Issues in Nursing, 8(2), ms4.Discuss: what criteria should be considered for discharge from ICU? Intermediateunit? Floor?Stroke, neurological diseases (MS, Parkinson’s, ALS, Gillian Barre), SubarachnoidhemorrhageDiscuss: Assessment and diagnostic approaches to differentiate neurologicalsymptoms. Value and use of case management for complex care.Coralli, C.H. (2006, reprint). Effective case presentations—an important clinicalskill for nurse practitioners. JAANP, 18, 216-220.Text of choice: Shock. Distributive and Obstructive. Cardiogenic, neurologic,septic, anaphylactic, hypovolemic/hemorrhagic.Discuss: Definitions and characteristics of shock. Diagnostic strategies.Treatment.Source of choice: interpreting x-rays, CTs and MRIsDiscus: What characterizes a “good” film? What is a systematic approach tointerpretation?4Oct 7Oct 21Midterm handed outCancerGuest: Colleen DvorakMidterm take home dueCase Histories Part B (All)Text of choice: Lymphoma and Leukemia, other common cancers (esp., lung,colorectal)Discuss: Contrast signs and symptoms of leukemia with those of lymphoma. Whatcommon symptoms/problems need early follow-up or referral? Key diagnostic tests.Midterm reviewNov 4 Controversies (All) Please look at the rubric!Nov 18HematologyTopic of choice, if timeText of choice: anemia, polycythemia, thrombocytopenia, DIC & coagulopathy,sickle cell crisisDiscuss: Differential diagnoses related to anemia, diagnostic testing and commontreatments.Abstracts dueDec 2 Final Exam Two parts: scheduled oral exam and multiple choice.Text of Choice: Harrison’s, Washington Manual or Tierney’s Current Medical Diagnosis.To receive a grade in this course (rather than an “incomplete”), you must have all forms & clinical hours completed and in my hands byDEC 15 4pm (Monday).