Practicum Experience Journal Entry

Practicum Experience Journal Entry

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1: Practicum Experience ? Journal Entry

Week 4 Journal Entry :

After completing this week?s Practicum Experience, reflect on a patient with a known history of a cardiovascular disorder such as a blood clot or arrhythmia. Describe the patient?s personal and medical history, drug therapy and treatments, and follow-up care. If you did not evaluate a patient with this background during the last four weeks, you may select a related case study from a reputable source or reflect on previous clinical experiences.

Week 5 Journal Entry :

After completing this week?s Practicum Experience, reflect on a patient with a known history of asthma. Explain potential predisposing genetic and environmental factors associated with asthma. If you did not evaluate a patient with this background during the last 5 weeks, you may select a related case study from a reputable source or reflect on previous clinical experiences.

Week 6 Journal Entry

After completing this week?s Practicum Experience, reflect on a patient who presented with abdominal pain. Describe the patient?s personal and medical history, drug therapy and treatments, and follow-up care. If you did not evaluate a patient with this background during the last 6 weeks, you may select a related case study from a reputable source or reflect on previous clinical experiences.

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Buttaro, T. M., Trybulski, J., Polgar Bailey, P., & Sandberg-Cook, J. (2013). Primary care: A collaborative practice (4th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.

?Part 12, ?Evaluation and Management of Gastrointestinal Disorders? (pp. 612?722)
This part examines the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of several GI disorders. It also describes diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, and management methods for GI disorders.
?Chapter 237, ?Tuberculosis? (pp. 1283?1292)
This chapter differentiates between active and latent tuberculosis and examines components that aid in diagnosing and managing tuberculosis, including pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and diagnostics.

Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease. (2011). At-a-glance outpatient management reference for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Retrieved from https://www.goldcopd.org/uploads/users/files/GOLD_AtAGlance_2011_Jan18.pdf

American Lung Association. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2012, from https://www.lung.org/
Drugs.com. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2012, from www.drugs.com

Optional Resources

American Lung Association. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2012, from https://www.lung.org/

Drugs.com. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2012, from www.drugs.com

Institute for Safe Medication Practices. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2012, from https://www.ismp.org/
WebMD. (2012). Medscape. Retrieved from https://www.medscape.com/
Optional Resources

American Heart Association. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2012, from https://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/

Drugs.com. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2012, from www.drugs.com

Institute for Safe Medication Practices. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2012, from https://www.ismp.org/

Million Hearts. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2012, from https://millionhearts.hhs.gov/index.html/
WebMD. (2012). Medscape. Retrieved from https://www.medscape.com/
Resources

American Liver Foundation (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2012, from https://www.liverfoundation.org/

Drugs.com. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2012, from www.drugs.com

Institute for Safe Medication Practices. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2012, from https://www.ismp.org/

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2012, from https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/digestive-diseases/Pages/default.aspx

WebMD. (2012). Medscape. Retrieved from https://www.medscape.com

2: Critical evaluation of epidemiological study designs

Task:
1500 words (+10%) Word (or similar) digital document Academic essay
(section headings are allowed) via Blackboard > Assessments >
Assessment 2 folder.
It is important for health care professionals to understand different
epidemiological study designs and their associated strengths and
weaknesses. The task for Assessment 2 is to undertake a critical
evaluation of 3 major study designs (Cross sectional, Case-control and
Cohort) with reference to sources of error and bias.
The purpose of this assignment is to:
• Promote understanding of the unit materials; !
• Develop critical appraisal skills; !
• Develop written communication skills: university level academic essay !
• Develop written communication skills: the use of correctly cited in-text
and end-text !references using APA referencing conventions. !Method: !
• Review unit materials, up to and including Module 8. !
• Critically evaluate the 3 study designs with reference to sources of error
and bias. !
• Construct an academic essay. !
• Students are expected to write in their own words (see information on
‘Academic Writing and !Plagiarism’ below). !
• Utilise APA 6th in-text and end text referencing technique. !Resources: !
• Unit material: including module notes, tutorial tasks and unit textbooks. !
• Other resources required: minimal or nil. !Tip: Use the Marking Key to
guide your paper. It is a critical review, not a literature review. This
means that you are criticising the different study designs, you need to
identify the strengths and weaknesses of the epidemiological study
designs. !Use APA referencing style. Marks will be deducted for incorrect or
omitted referencing. Penalties apply for late submission. !
Assessment 2: Marking Key
Essay Introduction: /2
• Assignment purpose stated in third person
• Structure of paper explained
Critical evaluation: /20
• Consideration of key study characteristics (not simply a description
of study design)
• Use of examples to support argument
• Demonstration of cohesive and integrated discussion
• Demonstration of critical thinking
Essay Conclusion: /3
• Purpose of the paper re-stated in past tense
• Contents of the paper summarized
• No new information presented
Referencing, standard of presentation and academic writing /5
Mark /30
Note: poor quality academic writing and referencing will affect not only the
marks for referencing and writing skill, but all areas of the assessment
!

3: Week 5 Project
Imagine you are preparing to give a presentation to the United Nations General Assembly or the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights advocating for a racial or ethnic group from a country of your choosing. In the analysis you offer, you want to accomplish the following:

Provide your audience with an effective summary of the history of the racial or ethnic group you have chosen as it relates to prejudice, discrimination, and assimilation they have experienced in that country. You would want to present in-depth coverage of 2?3 important events or circumstances that shaped this history so as to be compelling to your audience.

Analyze in-depth 2?3 examples of stereotypes and instances of discrimination that the racial or ethnic group has faced.
Show proof of inequality by comparing their participation rates, employment levels, poverty rates, and income levels with another racial or ethnic group in that country.

Convincingly analyze the social, political, economic, and contextual factors that have contributed to the prejudice, discrimination, and assimilation experienced by the racial or ethnic group you have chosen to analyze.

Describe a possible future scenario of racial and ethnic interaction in the country you chose to examine based on the trends you see emerging in that country. Justify the reasoning behind your outlook.
Note:

Analysis topic : SOUTH AFRICA

Support your analysis by making at least five documented references to your course readings and five documented references to scholarly resources .

Apply proper APA formatting to cite your sources.

Each slide should be accompanied by substantial notes (within the ?Notes? section) that provide greater details into each point addressed in that slide.

Use pictures and graphics only if they add to the effectiveness of your presentation.

All external sources (data, quotes, images, graphics, etc.) need to be properly cited.

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