Module 01 Content
Scenario
As a manager on a medical surgical unit, part of the job responsibility includes chart audits.
A trend noted during the most recent audit was the overuse of the term “dementia.” The nurse manager notes that there may be a lack of understanding between the types dementia as related to neurological diseases.
The nurse manager developed a survey to evaluate the staff’s understanding of the different types of dementia. As a result of the survey, you have been asked to create a PowerPoint presentation to increase the nurse’s awareness of the types of dementia a presentation was created.
Instructions
Choose one of the following topics for a focused presentation:
Alzheimer’s
Parkinson’s
Vascular Dementia
The presentation should include the following:
Pathophysiology
Etiology & incidence
Health promotion and maintenance
History/Risk factors
Physical signs and symptoms
Changes in cognition
Changes in behavior & personality
Changes in self-management skills
Diagnostics: laboratory and imaging assessment
Planning and implementation
Interprofessional Collaborative Care
Psychosocial integrity
Medications
Safety considerations
Using Ignatavicius and one additional resource, develop a presentation to enhance the nurses’ knowledge of the differences between types of dementia and delirium. Be sure to document your source(s) in your presentation.
Resources
Nursing Research
PowerPoint Writing Guide
Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.
Save your assignment as a Microsoft PowerPoint (or other) document. The name of the file should be your first initial and last name, followed by an underscore and the name of the assignment, and an underscore and the date. An example is shown below:
Jstudent_exampleproblem_101504
RUBRIC
Topic for Focused Presentation
25% of total grade
Mastery: Advanced or exceeds achievement
Detailed description of the Pathophysiology, Etiology, and Incidence, as well as History/Risk Factors of the neurological disorder. Robust notes contained in notes section of the PPT.
10
Proficiency: Clear/effective achievement
Thorough description of Pathophysiology, Etiology, and Incidence, as well as History/Risk Factors of the neurological disorder. Sufficient notes contained in PPT- in notes section, but lacked detail in a few areas.
9.3
Competence: Adequate/basic achievement
Basic description of Pathophysiology, Etiology, and Incidence, as well as History/Risk factors, of the neurological disorder. Limited additional notes contained in PPT-in notes section.
8.4
Emerging: Limited or growing achievement
Limited description of Pathophysiology, Etiology, and Incidence, as well as History/Risk Factors of the neurological disorder. No additional notes contained in PPT-in notes section.
6.5
Physical Signs and Symptoms and Diagnostics
25% of total grade
Mastery: Advanced or exceeds achievement
Detailed description of signs and symptoms with thorough description of each diagnostic as well as a robust explanation of nursing interventions.
10
Proficiency: Clear/effective achievement
Listed the signs and symptoms with thorough description of each diagnostic as well as nursing interventions.
9.3
Competence: Adequate/basic achievement
Listed signs and symptoms with adequate description of each. Listed Diagnostics and included description of each as well as nursing interventions.
8.4
Emerging: Limited or growing achievement
Attempted to describe the signs and symptoms but missing important information. Listed Diagnostics but did not describe or list nursing interventions.
6.5
Planning and Implementation, Psychosocial Integrity, Medications, and Safety Considerations
25% of total grade
Mastery: Advanced or exceeds achievement
Detailed description of planning & implementation, psychosocial integrity, as well as medication and safety considerations.
10
Proficiency: Clear/effective achievement
Thorough description of the planning & implementation, psychosocial integrity, as well as medication and safety considerations.
9.3
Competence: Adequate/basic achievement
Basic description of planning & implementation, psychosocial integrity, as well as medication and safety considerations.
8.4
Emerging: Limited or growing achievement
Attempted to describe planning & implementation, psychosocial integrity, as well as medication and safety considerations but is lacking vital information.
6.5
Spelling/Grammar/APA Style
25% of total grade
Mastery: Advanced or exceeds achievement
Minimal to no spelling and grammar errors that do not detract from the audience’s ability to comprehend the material. Sources used are credible, support the purpose of the assignment, and insignificant to no APA errors.
10
Proficiency: Clear/effective achievement
Few spelling and grammar errors that do not detract from the audience’s ability to comprehend the material. Sources used are credible, but a few don’t support the purpose of the assignment with minimal APA errors.
9.3
Competence: Adequate/basic achievement
Some spelling and grammar errors, which occasionally detract from the audience’s ability to comprehend the material. Some sources used are not credible and do not support the purpose of the assignment with some APA errors evident throughout.
8.4
Emerging: Limited or growing achievement
Numerous spelling and grammar errors, which detract from the audience’s ability to comprehend the material. The majority of sources used are not credible and do not support the purpose of the assignment with numerous APA errors throughout.
