Therapeutic Relationship
Case 1 | Case 2 | |
Cases |
J.J is a nurse practitioner who works in a primary care facility. He believes that one of the most important aspects of his work is to foster a therapeutic relationship with his clients. He is using effective communication techniques. Many of his clients have altered sensory perception such as blindness and deafness. Because of these conditions, He has to be extremely patient with his clients. J.J. also finds that the use of respect and humor help him bond more readily with his clients. |
T.D. enjoys caring for the children and young people in the schools where she works, but sometimes she is faced with tough situations such as suspected child abuse and neglect, teen pregnancy, and alcohol and drug use among teenagers. She works hard to ensure that the children in her schools receive the best care possible. |
Questions for the case |
For better results with his clients, J.J must secure trust with his patients. Discuss strategies that promote trust between patients and health care providers. |
Several third graders reports having received no breakfast at home for more than a week. T.D. is exercising Advocacy for the students under her care. What type of actions she might be doing to exercise advocacy for the students? |
Choose one of the cases above and answer its respective question(s). And then, compose the items below for your case:
- Moral distress is a frequent situation where health care providers should face. Please define and articulate a personal experience where you have faced Moral distress in your practice.
- Explain how health promotion relates to morality.
- Describe your insights about your own communication strengths and weaknesses. Identify situations in which it may be difficult for you to establish or terminate a therapeutic relationship.
Submission Instructions:
- The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
- The paper is to be formatted per current APA, be clear, concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
- The paper is to be 3-4 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.
- Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
- Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style.
- Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
- Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
- You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Essay/Paper Rubric | ||||||
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Criteria | Ratings |
Points | ||||
Identification of Main Issues/Problems |
Distinguished – 4 points |
Excellent – 3 points |
Fair – 2 points |
Poor – 1 point |
No Submission – 0 points |
4 points |
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems |
Distinguished – 4 points |
Excellent – 3 points |
Fair – 2 points |
Poor – 1 point |
No Submission – 0 points |
4 points |
Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding |
Distinguished – 4 points |
Excellent – 3 points |
Fair – 2 points |
Poor – 1 point |
No Submission – 0 points |
4 points |
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature |
Distinguished – 4 points |
Excellent – 3 points |
Fair – 2 points |
Poor – 1 point |
No Submission – 0 points |
4 points |
Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines |
Distinguished – 4 points |
Excellent – 3 points |
Fair – 2 points |
Poor – 1 point |
No Submission – 0 points |
4 points |
Essay/Paper Rubric
Criteria | Ratings | Pts | |||||
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentification of Main Issues/Problems |
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4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis and Evaluation of Issues/Probelms |
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4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrates a Conceptual Understanding |
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4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature |
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4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines |
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4 pts |
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Total Points: 20 |