Assignment 1: Based on your practice exam question results, identify strengths and areas of opportunity and create a tailored study plan to use throughout this course to help you prepare for the national certification exam. This will serve as an action plan to help you track your goals, tasks, and progress
Assignment 1: Based on your practice exam question results, identify strengths and areas of opportunity and create a tailored study plan to use throughout this course to help you prepare for the national certification exam. This will serve as an action plan to help you track your goals, tasks, and progress
Based on your practice exam question results, identify strengths and areas of opportunity and create a tailored study plan to use throughout this course to help you prepare for the national certification exam. This will serve as an action plan to help you track your goals, tasks, and progress.
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Leik, M. T. C. (2021). Family nurse practitioner certification intensive review (4th ed.). Springer Publishing Company.
Ch. 5, Head Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Review
Buppert, C. (2021). Nurse practitioner’s business practice and legal guide (7th ed.). Jones & Bartlett.
Appendix 4-A “Ear, Nose, Mouth, and Throat Examination” (pp. 191–192)
Note: The textbook listed below is from NRNP 6531. Review the chapters assigned in this textbook as needed to refresh your knowledge.
Buttaro, T. M., Polgar-Bailey, P., Sandberg-Cook, J., & Trybulski, J. (2021). Primary care: Interprofessional collaborative practice (6th ed.). Elsevier.
Note: Review the following chapters, as needed.
Ch. 52, Evaluation of the Eyes
Ch. 53, Cataracts
Ch. 54, Blepharitis, Hordeolum, and Chalazion
Ch. 55, Conjunctivitis
Ch. 56, Corneal Surface Defects and Ocular Surface Foreign Bodies
Ch. 57, Dry Eye Syndrome
Ch. 58, Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction and Dacryocystitis
Ch. 59, Preseptal and Orbital Cellulitis
Ch. 60, Pingueculae and Pterygia
Ch. 61, Traumatic Ocular Disorders
Ch. 62, Auricular Disorders
Ch. 63, Cerumen Impaction
Ch. 64, Cholesteatoma
Ch. 65, Impaired Hearing
Ch. 66, Inner Ear Disturbances
Ch. 67, Otitis Externa
Ch. 68, Otitis Media
Ch. 69, Tympanic Membrane Perforation
Ch. 70, Chronic Nasal Congestion and Discharge
Ch. 71, Epistaxis
Ch. 72, Nasal Trauma
Ch. 73, Rhinitis
Ch. 74, Sinusitis
Ch. 75, Smell and Taste Disturbances
Ch. 76, Tumors and Polyps of the Nose
Ch. 77, Dental Abscess
Ch. 78, Diseases of the Salivary Gland
Ch. 79, Epiglottitis
Ch. 80, Oral Infections
Ch. 81, Peritonsillar Abscess
Ch. 82, Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis
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Required Media
HEENT Review
In this video, Dr. Jodi Duncan reviews important considerations when assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with HEENT conditions. (18 min)
Develop Good Habits. (2023, May 15). 15 SMART Goals Examples for StudentsLinks to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVBOjp2uxZE
Optional Resources
Adult HEENT
Dr. Stefanie Gatica discusses how to listen to the patient and what to look for as you assess your patient. (25m)
To Prepare:
Reflect on your practice exam results. Identify content-area strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Also reflect on your overall test-taking. Was the length of time allotted comfortable or did you run out of time? Did a particular question format prove difficult?
The Assignment:
Summarize your practice exam results, including your strengths and opportunities for improvement. Note: Your grade for this Assignment will not be derived from your test results but from your self-reflection and study plan.
Create a study plan, including 3–4 specific goals and the tasks you need to complete to accomplish each goal.
Each goal must be developed using SMART goal format (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Based). See weekly resources to help with developing these goals.
Include a timetable on a calendar template for accomplishing the goals and tasks and add a description of how you will measure your progress.
Describe resources you would use to accomplish your goals and tasks, such as ways to participate in a study group or review course, mnemonics and other mental strategies, and print or online resources you could use to study.
BY DAY 7
Submit your study plan with calendar.
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Rubric
NRNP_6568_Week3_Assignment1_Rubric
NRNP_6568_Week3_Assignment1_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComplete the practice exam from your certification exam review text. Based on your results and considering the National Certification Exam, summarize your strengths and opportunities for improvement.
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
The response provides an accurate, clear, and complete summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
The response provides an accurate summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
The response provides a vague and/or inaccurate summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement.
20 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
A summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement is incomplete or missing.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreate a study plan, including specific goals and the tasks you need to complete to accomplish each goal. Goals must be in SMART goal format. Include a timetable for accomplishing them and a description of how you will measure your progress.
35 to >31.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
The response provides 3–4 clear and appropriate SMART goals for the study plan, including tasks to complete to accomplish each goal. A clear timeline is provided for the study plan as well as a description of how progress toward goal completion will be measured.
31 to >27.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
The response provides 3–4 appropriate SMART goals and objectives for the practicum experience. Appropriate tasks, timeline, and description of how progress will be measured is provided.
27 to >24.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
The response provides 3–4 vague or general goals for the study plan. Tasks, timeline, and description of how progress toward goals will be measured are vague or somewhat inappropriate.
24 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
The response provides 3–4 unclear or inappropriate goals for the study plan, or goals are missing. Tasks, timeline, and a description for how progress will be measured is incomplete or missing.
35 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe resources you would use to accomplish your goals and tasks, such as ways to participate in a study group or review course, and print or online resources you could use to study.
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
The response provides a clear description of appropriate resources to support the study plan that are tailored to individual need.
17 to >15.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
The response provides a description of appropriate resources to support the study plan that are somewhat tailored to individual need.
15 to >13.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
The response provides a description of general resources that are not tailored to individual need.
13 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
The response provides a description of inappropriate resources to support the study plan, or the description of resources is vague or missing.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria.
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineate all required criteria.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good 80%–89%
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet are brief and not descriptive.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are vague or off topic.
3 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity <60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good 80%–89%
Contains 1 or 2 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
Contains many (≥5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
Uses correct APA format with no errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good 80%–89%
Contains 1 or 2 APA format errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
Contains many (≥5) APA format errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100