NR 603 Week 7 Discussion Telehealth Visit

Paper Instructions

Discussion

Purpose

The purpose of the graded collaborative discussions is to engage faculty and students in an interactive dialogue to assist the student in organizing, integrating, applying, and critically appraising scholarly literature. Meaningful dialogue among faculty and students fosters the development of a learning community as ideas, perspectives, and knowledge are shared.?This discussion will support the professional formation of the nurse practitioner role.

Course Outcomes

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

CO 1 Interpret subjective and objective data to develop appropriate diagnoses and evidence-based management plans for patients and families with complex or multiple diagnoses across the lifespan. (PO 5)

CO 2 Utilize healthcare delivery system resources in a fiscally responsible manner in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and families across the lifespan. (PO 5)

CO 3 Involve the patient and family in the formulation of management plans that align with their goals and perspectives of health and wellness. (PO 5)

CO 4 Develop management plans based on current scientific evidence and national guidelines. (PO 5)

CO 5 Incorporate cultural preferences, values, health beliefs, and behaviors into the care of patients and families with complex or multiple diagnoses across the lifespan. (PO 5)

Due Date

Initial posts are due to the discussion board by Wednesday at 11 59 p.m. MT. Instructor and peer responses are due by Sunday at 11 59 p.m. MT. Students must post on a minimum of two separate days. A 10% late penalty will be imposed for discussions posted after the deadline Wednesday at 11 59 p.m. MT, regardless of the number of days late. NOTHING will be accepted after 11 59 p.m. MT on Sunday (i.e., the student will receive an automatic 0).

Total Points Possible

This discussion is worth a total of 100 points.

Preparing the Assignment

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.

General Instructions

Read the following scenario. In your initial post, respond to each of the questions below.

You are preparing to initiate a telehealth videoconferencing session with Jarrett, a 16-year-old client who was seen in the emergency department after making suicidal threats at home. He was evaluated by behavioral medicine, diagnosed with major depressive disorder, and released for follow-up care with his primary provider. Jarrett lives in a 2-bedroom apartment in a subsidized affordable housing development with his mother, stepfather, and two younger brothers. His father is not involved in his life. He and his siblings are currently home for summer break.

Include the Following Sections:

Application of Course Knowledge

Address the questions below in your initial response.

• Discuss the benefits and drawbacks to a telehealth visit for this client.
• Describe how you will set up your workspace for the visit. What is or is not suitable to have in your workspace?

Jarrett has access to text, phone, and videoconferencing on his smartphone. Discuss which technology you would recommend for the visit and why? Discuss how you will support Jarrett in preparing for the visit.

• Describe how you will obtain consent. Who must consent to treatment?
• Discuss how you will assess the impact of the social determinants of health on Jarrett’s treatment plan.
• Describe a safety plan for Jarrett. Who should be involved in the plan?

Integration of Evidence

Integrate relevant scholarly sources as defined by program expectations:

• Cite a scholarly source in the initial post.
• Cite a scholarly source in one faculty response post.
• Cite a scholarly source in one peer post.
• Accurately analyze, synthesize, and/or apply principles from evidence with no more than one short quote (15 words or less) for the week.
• Include a minimum of two different scholarly sources per week. Cite all references and provide references for all citations.

Engagement in Meaningful Dialogue

Engage peers and faculty by asking questions, and offering new insights, applications, perspectives, information, or implications for practice.

Peer Response

• Respond to at least one peer.

Faculty Response

• Respond to at least one faculty post.

Communicate using respectful, collegial language and terminology appropriate to advanced nursing practice.

Professionalism in Communication

Communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.

Reference Citation

Use current APA format to format citations and references and is free of errors.

Wednesday Participation Requirement

Provide a substantive response to the graded discussion topic (not a response to a peer or faculty), by Wednesday, 11 59 p.m. MT of each week.

Total Participation Requirement

Provide at least three substantive posts (one to the initial question or topic, one to a student peer, and one to a faculty question) on two different days during the week.