a. Introduction – 5 points/5% • The chosen therapeutic modality or healthcare technology meets one of the following criteria: o Has been introduced recently at the bedside for care of the complex adult patient. o Is a non-traditional modality for very ill patients in special circumstances. o Is being used in a new way to treat a patient with complex needs. o Requires specific training above and beyond general entry-level nursing education. • Introduce the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
• Name the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology. • A brief fictional case is used to illustrate the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
b. Explanation and Background– 15 points/15% • Include a clear description of the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology. • Discuss how the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology works. • Describe the patient population it is used for. • Include medication, safety, and cost considerations as applicable.
c. Risks and Benefits– 15 points/15% • Describe how the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology can benefit the patient. • Discuss ways to promote positive outcomes. • Explain the complications that may arise. • Discuss considerations for preventing complications.
d. Interdisciplinary team’s Roles and Responsibilities– 20 points/20% • Identify all interdisciplinary team members caring for the patient, such as respiratory therapy, assistive personnel, providers, case managers, clinical nurse specialists, and researchers. • Describe the roles and responsibilities of each member of the healthcare team that is involved in the use of the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology. • Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team caring for the patient.
e. Nursing Scope of Practice – 15 points/15% • Discuss the knowledge needed for the Registered Nurse to provide care for the patient using the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology. • Describe skills needed for the Registered Nurse to provide care for the patient using therapeutic modality or healthcare technology. • Discuss attitudes needed for the Registered Nurse to provide care for the patient using therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
f. Patient Education – 20 points/20% • Describe the information to be taught to the patient and/or family. • Discuss how information will be taught. • Explain how the effectiveness of the teaching will be evaluated.
g. Conclusion – 5 points/5% • Provide a summary of the paper. • No new information is introduced. • Include additional resources for further learning.
h. APA Style and Organization – 5 points/5% • References are submitted with paper. • Uses current APA format and is free of errors. • Grammar and mechanics are free of errors. • At least three (3), nursing, scholarly, peer reviewed, primary sources from the last 5 years, excluding the textbook, are provided.