South University NSG 6340 Discussions: Comprehensive Guide to Geriatric Care Topics and Assignments

Explore effective innovative care delivery models for elderly patients in adult health primary care to address risks, benefits, effectiveness measurements, and provider challenges in NSG 6340 course discussions.

Welcome/ Week 1

Jun 4, 2019 3:12 PM

Welcome to NSG 6340 Adult Health. We’re excited to explore the dynamic field of adult health together, drawing from years of hands-on practice to make our learning truly applicable. I worked as an adult nurse practitioner before becoming a family nurse practitioner. As an adult nurse practitioner, I worked with many elders. Working with elders is both rewarding and challenging: Health care for this population is complex and comprehensive. Recent advancements emphasize integrating technology like telehealth to better support aging in place. I am looking forward to sharing my expertise with you throughout the term. Week 1 will focus on demographics and biology of aging and health care delivery models nsg 6340. Assignments include the following:

• Autobiography: Due 06/13/2019
• Discussion Board: Initial response is due 06/09/2019 and 2 peer responses are due 06/13/2019
• Aquifer Case Study: Due 06/13/2019
• Q Bank Questions: Due 06/13/2019
• APEA Review Course Modules: Due 06/13/2019

Assignment Forum

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NSG6340 PRACTICUM111: ADULT HEALTH PRIMARY CARE SUO2

Week 1 Discussion

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Assignment Title: Discussion Assignment

This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by week 1, day 3. Emerging trends show a shift towards community-based models that prioritize patient-centered care.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings on different days. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Every post in the discussion must be supported by evidence. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. In addition, you must respond to your professor if applicable nsg 6340. Complete your participation for this assignment by end of the week.

Week 1 Discussion Prompt

Select an innovative care delivery model for the elderly that you have had experience with or have heard about. Discuss the risks and benefits of this type of care delivery. Discuss the measurement of effectiveness of this model. What are the risks to the elderly population with this type of care delivery. What challenges still face the care providers? Current research underscores the need for ongoing evaluation to adapt these models to diverse populations.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Patient or lay person medical information portals such as webMD, Medscape, Mayo Clinic, or any disease foundations such as the arthritis foundation, or the diabetic foundation are not acceptable resources for your scholarly work nsg 6340

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Week 2 Discussion

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Assignment Title: Discussion Assignment

This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by week 2, day 3. Updated guidelines from organizations like the USPSTF continue to evolve based on new evidence.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings on different days. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Every post in the discussion must be supported by evidence. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. In addition, you must respond to your professor if applicable. Complete your participation for this assignment by end of the week nsg 6340.

Week 2 Discussion Prompt

Outline a preventive services plan for either a male or female in one of the following age groups.

55-64; 65-74; 75-84; >84

Identify services that include Screening, Counseling, Immunization, and Chemoprophylaxis. Be sure to support your plan with a minimum of 3 sources of high level evidence. Recent studies advocate for personalized plans that consider individual health histories and preferences.

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Week 3 Discussion

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Assignment Title: Discussion Assignment

This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by week 3, day 3. The 2023 updates to the Beers Criteria include new considerations for drug interactions in older adults.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings on different days. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Every post in the discussion must be supported by evidence. nsg 6340. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. In addition, you must respond to your professor if applicable. Complete your participation for this assignment by end of the week.

Week 3 Discussion Prompt

Select a patient from your clinical practicum (be sure to delete any identifying information) who is over the age of 65 and taking 5 or more medications. Write a review of the patient’s pharmacotherapy plan identifying pharmacotherapy problems by applying principles of geriatric prescribing and the Beers criteria to your patient. Identify a plan to manage the patient’s disease profile that follows the Beers criteria and principles of geriatric prescribing.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Patient or lay person medical information portals such as webMD, Medscape, Mayo Clinic, or any disease foundations such as the arthritis foundation, or the diabetic foundation are not acceptable resources for your scholarly work nsg 6340. Practitioners today increasingly use digital tools to track medication adherence and adjust plans accordingly.

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Week 4 Discussion

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This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by week 4, day 3. New protocols recommend regular cognitive screenings to catch early signs of impairment affecting daily activities like driving.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings on different days. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Every post in the discussion must be supported by evidence. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. In addition, you must respond to your professor if applicable. Complete your participation for this assignment by end of the week.

Week Discussion Prompt

You are seeing a 79 y/o male in your clinic. Mr. A has been a patient of yours for several years. Today his wife is with him and reports that Mr. A has been more forgetful and she is concerned. Mr. A made several wrong turns getting home from Church last week, today he was unable to locate the clinic when driving today nsg 6340. He became quite angry when Mrs. A suggested she should drive today. There is a dent on the fender of the car that Mr. A cannot describe how it happened. Mr. A also had a bruise on his arm that day. Mrs. A does not like to leave Mr. A home alone for any period of time any longer as he gets anxious then agitated. One week ago, Mr. A called 911 convinced that Mrs. A had been abducted when she was taking the garbage to the curb. She was only out of the house for 5 minutes. Latest guidelines suggest involving occupational therapists for comprehensive driving evaluations.

During your exam you conduct a Folstein MMSE. Mr. A scores 21/30. When testing for Visual Fields, he shows deficits in bilateral peripheral vision of approximately 15 degrees. He has slowed motor movements, and decreased rotation of his head/neck, showing limitation of rotation to 40 degrees in both directions without discomfort. Mr. A has a slightly shuffled gait, but no instability. The remainder of your workup shows Mr. A does not have further deficits. Your diagnosis is Early Dementia, and you reassure Mrs. A that the limitations he exhibits in peripheral vision and neck range of motion can be considered a normal aging change for him. nsg 6340.

Discuss the concerns regarding Mr. A’s continued driving. What assessments should be done to determine Mr. A’s driving skills. What is the obligation of the provider in this circumstance? Outline a plan of care for how to proceed with Mr. and Mrs. A. Community resources now include specialized programs for dementia support and safe transportation alternatives.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Patient or lay person medical information portals such as webMD, Medscape, Mayo Clinic, or any disease foundations such as the arthritis foundation, or the diabetic foundation are not acceptable resources for your scholarly work.

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Week 5 Discussion

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This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by week 1, day 3. Advances in validation studies confirm the ongoing reliability of tools like the Barthel Index for daily living assessments.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings on different days. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion nsg 6340. Every post in the discussion must be supported by evidence. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. In addition, you must respond to your professor if applicable. Complete your participation for this assignment by end of the week.

Week Discussion Prompt

Complete your Aquifer Case Study for this week (FM22: 79 yr old male with new onset of unilateral weakness). During the evaluation of your patient, you use 2 tools to assess his functional status. Discuss the tools that you opted to use for the evaluation of your patient. How were these tools developed, what does the research indicate about the reliability and validity of these instruments. Identify and discuss a minimum of 2 additional tools that have been developed for similar assessments. Modern integrations often combine these tools with digital apps for better tracking over time.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. nsg 6340. Patient or lay person medical information portals such as webMD, Medscape, Mayo Clinic, or any disease foundations such as the arthritis foundation, or the diabetic foundation are not acceptable resources for your scholarly work.

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Week 6 Discussion

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This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by week 1, day 3. Current statistics from 2025 show increasing morbidity rates in gastrointestinal disorders among seniors due to lifestyle changes.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings on different days. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Every post in the discussion must be supported by evidence. nsg 6340. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. In addition, you must respond to your professor if applicable. Complete your participation for this assignment by end of the week.

This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by week 1, day 3.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings on different days. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Every post in the discussion must be supported by evidence. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. In addition, you must respond to your professor if applicable. Complete your participation for this assignment by end of the week nsg 6340.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Patient or lay person medical information portals such as webMD, Medscape, Mayo Clinic, or any disease foundations such as the arthritis foundation, or the diabetic foundation are not acceptable resources for your scholarly work.

Week 6 Discussion Prompt

Select one of the topics for this week and outline the demographics, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, morbidity, mortality, evaluation, and management of the disorder. Innovative treatments now include targeted therapies that reduce mortality in chronic conditions.

Submission Details:

• Name your document
• SU_NSG6340_W6_Project 1-1_LastName_FirstInitial.pdf.
• Submit your documents to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned
• Points 20

Week 6 Discussion Prompt

Select one of the topics for this week and outline the demographics, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, morbidity, mortality, evaluation, and management of the disorder.

Submission Details:

• Name your document
• SU_NSG6340_W6_Project 1-1_LastName_FirstInitial.pdf.
• Submit your documents to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned
• Points 20

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Week 7 Discussion

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Assignment Title: Discussion Assignment

This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by week 7, day 3. Recent data from 2024 highlights rising incidence of sensory impairments linked to environmental factors.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings on different days. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Every post in the discussion must be supported by evidence. nsg 6340. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. In addition, you must respond to your professor if applicable.  Complete your participation for this assignment by end of the week.

This week you will present a diagnosis to your peers. Review one of the sensory systems, elder abuse, or substance abuse in the elderly that we explored this week and present a diagnosis from these systems. For example, from vision you might select glaucoma or from hearing, you might select prespycussis. Identify the incidence, demographics, etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of the diagnosis that you selected. Multidisciplinary approaches are proving effective in managing substance abuse in this population.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Use high level research for your diagnosis presentation. Patient or lay person medical information portals such as webMD, Medscape, Mayo Clinic, or any disease foundations such as the arthritis foundation, or the diabetic foundation are not acceptable resources for your scholarly work.

Submission Details:

• Name your document
• SU_NSG6340_W7Project 1_LastName_FirstInitial.pdf.
• Submit your documents to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned
• Points 20

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Week 8 Discussion

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Assignment Title: Discussion Assignment

This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by week 8, day 3. nsg 6340. Ongoing research in 2026 focuses on integrating AI for early detection of disorders.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings on different days. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Every post in the discussion must be supported by evidence. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. In addition, you must respond to your professor if applicable.  Complete your participation for this assignment by end of the week.

Week Discussion Prompt

Select one of the topics for this week and outline the demographics, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, morbidity, mortality, evaluation, and management of the disorder.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Remember to use high levels of research in your discussion posts. Patient or lay person medical information portals such as webMD, Medscape, Mayo Clinic, or any disease foundations such as the arthritis foundation, or the diabetic foundation are not acceptable resources for your scholarly work. Personalized management plans are key to reducing morbidity in chronic cases.

Submission Details:

• Name your document
• SU_NSG6340_W8Project 1_LastName_FirstInitial.pdf.
• Submit your documents to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned
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Week 9 Discussion

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Assignment Title: Discussion Assignment

This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by week 9, day 3. Telemedicine has become a vital tool in managing disorders remotely for elderly patients.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings on different days. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Every post in the discussion must be supported by evidence. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. In addition, you must respond to your professor if applicable.  Complete your participation for this assignment by end of the week.

Week 9 Discussion Prompt

Select one of the topics for this week and outline the demographics, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, morbidity, mortality, evaluation, and management of the disorder.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Patient or lay person medical information portals such as webMD, Medscape, Mayo Clinic, or any disease foundations such as the arthritis foundation, or the diabetic foundation are not acceptable resources for your scholarly work. Evaluation methods now often incorporate patient-reported outcomes for better accuracy.

Submission Details:

• Name your document
• SU_NSG6340_W9Project 1_LastName_FirstInitial.pdf.
• Submit your documents to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned
• Points 5

Week 10

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The week 10 objectives will address Geriatric Clinical Issues of the Musculoskeletal and Gastrointestinal System nsg 6340.

Your Learning Objectives for the Week:

• Understand the Evaluation and Management of Musculoskeletal System Issues in Older Adults
• Understand the Evaluation and Management of Gastrointestinal System Issues in the Older Adult

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List of Topics and Sub-Modules for Week 10

• Week 10 Overview Web Page
• Week 10 Readings and Articles Web Page
• Week American Geriatric Society Review Slides Web Page
• Week 10 Lecture 1 Musculoskeletal System Web Page
• Week 10 Lecture 2 Dermatology Web Page
• Week 10 Discussion Discussion Topic Assignment instructions here.
• Week 10 Project Assignment Assignment instructions here.
• Week 10 Project 2 aq Review Module Assignment APEA Review Course Modules You have access to the APEA Review Course Modules Advanced Practice Education Associates (APEA). These questions are designed to help you prepare for your National Certification as an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner. For the purposes of this course, you will be responsible for completing the APEA Review Course Modules that are assigned each week. You must submit proof of completion to the assigned Submissions Area. This is a required assignment. Failure to complete the assigned APEA Review Course modules will result in an incomplete in this course and you will not progress. The communication regarding your login information for APEA comes from the following e-mail address: APEATestingCenter@apeaotc.com. The subject line of the e-mail will read: Your APEA Online Test Information. If you have any trouble receiving your login, please contact support@apea.com or by phone at (800) 899-4502, and let your instructor know. You are assigned the following APEA Review Course Module this week. Unit 11 Ortho Please submit your proof of completion of the APEA review course to theSubmissions Area by the due date assigned. Name your document SU_NSG6340_W10_Project2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc. Points P/F
• Course Reflection Survey Please reflect on your experiences throughout the course and answer the following questions to let us know how your classroom experience was and what we can do to improve our courses going forward. nsg 6340.
• Final Exam – Requires Respondus LockDown Browser + Webcam Quiz Final Exam After you have completed the assigned reading, have extensively reviewed the assigned lecture material and associated readings/materials, and have completed the weekly Aquifer case study to complete the quiz to assess your learning. This final exam is a comprehensive exam meaning it will cover topics from the entire term. Submission Details: Complete the quiz by the end of the week. Click “Begin Final Exam ” to get started. Before you begin the exam, please review the exam details below. There are 100 questions on the final exam Testing time is 1.2 minutes per question which equates to 2 hours Only one question will appear on the computer screen at a time. You must answer each question to move onto the next question. Questions are randomly pulled from a question bank for every student You cannot go back to previously answered questions to change an answer. You must complete each quiz or exam in one sitting. Note: For test integrity purposes, you will not be able to review your quiz/test questions or answers after completion nsg 6340. If you have specific questions, please reach out to your instructor. Academic Integrity Policy As a student of South University, I am acquainted with the Academic Integrity Policy. By taking this exam, I signify that I am the individual who is taking the exam, the answers are my own, that I have not received outside help on this exam. I will engage in fair and honorable behavior. I will not cheat or help others to cheat. I will not take screenshots or pictures of the exam. I will promptly report any activity that is suspicious of cheating. I acknowledge that if I am caught of cheating I will receive a zero on the quiz/exam. Using LockDown Browser and a Webcam for Online Exams This course requires the use of LockDown Browser and a webcam for online exams. The webcam can be built into your computer or can be the type that plugs in with a USB cable. Watch this short video to get a basic understanding of LockDown Browser and the webcam feature. A student Quick Start Guide (PDF) is also available nsg 6340. To ensure LockDown Browser and the webcam are set up properly, do the following: Start LockDown Browser, log into https://myclasses.southuniversity.edu and select this course. Locate and select the Help Center button on the LockDown Browser toolbar. Run the Webcam Check and, if necessary, resolve any issues. Run the System & Network Check. If a problem is indicated, see if a solution is provided in the Knowledge Base. Troubleshooting information can also be emailed to our institution’s help desk. Exit the Help Center and locate the practice quiz named Practice Quiz. Upon completing and submitting the practice quiz, exit LockDown Browser. When taking an online exam that requires LockDown Browser and a webcam, remember the following guidelines: Ensure you’re in a location where you won’t be interrupted. Turn off all other devices (e.g. tablets, phones, second computers) and place them outside of your reach. Clear your desk of all external materials not permitted—books, papers, other devices. Before starting the test, know how much time is available for it, and that you’ve allotted sufficient time to complete it. Remain at your computer for the duration of the test. If the computer or networking environment is different than what was used previously with the Webcam Check and System & Network Check in LockDown Browser, run the checks again prior to starting the test. To produce a good webcam video, do the following: Avoid wearing baseball caps or hats with brims. Ensure your computer or tablet is on a firm surface (a desk or table). Do NOT have the computer on your lap, a bed, or other surface where the device (or you) are likely to move. If using a built-in webcam, avoid tilting the screen after the webcam setup is complete. Take the exam in a well-lit room and avoid backlighting, such as sitting with your back to a window. Remember that LockDown Browser will prevent you from accessing other websites or applications; you will be unable to exit the test until all questions are completed and submitted nsg 6340. If you experience any issues, contact the support center at 1-888-424-4435. Submission Details: Complete the exam by the due date assigned. Click “Start Exam!” to get started.
• Week 10 CORE Entries Assignment CORE ENTRIES (Clinical Log) Please read and follow the Student Practicum Expectations with CORE . Students should also read and reference the Student Handbooks, all course materials, course announcements, and any documents provided by the faculty during their practicum course for information concerning practicum requirements and/or updates from faculty. CORE Entries are due by the end of day on day 7 each week*. Encounters (case logs) for all patients that you see each week must be entered within 7 days of the occurrence in the clinical documentation system (CORE ELMS) or they will not count and you will have to repeat those hours. *If you have a clinical practicum that goes to the end of day on day 7 of any week, you may enter that day’s hours by end of day of the following week. All case logs must contain at minimum of a short episodic note. The patient encounter used in the complete SOAP note should have the complete SOAP note documented in the case log. Your course faculty will review your submitted cases weekly, providing feedback and approving/disapproving your logs. Students must complete 180 direct patient contact hours for the AGNP program for each practicum course Clinical hours must be documented and will be verified by faculty at the end of the session. Direct patient contact hours include care that involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of real patients including consultation. Direct care must be provided in the population focused areas of NP practice in primary care. Direct patient contact hours are calculated from Case Logs, not the timesheets. Students are required to have preceptors sign the Verification of Hours Form for each clinical day completed. Hours not verified by a preceptor’s signature will not be counted toward the required hours for the practicum. The Verification of Hours Form is due during week 10, however it is good practice to review your form weekly to ensure it matches your CORE entries. The form can be found in your Student Practicum Experience Handbook nsg 6340. Create a WORD document attestation that you have completed the required CORE Entries and clinical hours for the week. The document should include: 1. Your first and last name 2. The course number and title (NSG 6340: Practicum III: Adult and Gerontology Health 3. Statement: “I completed my CORE clinical entries for week d” Please submit this document as proof of completion of the CORE Clinical Entries to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned. Name your document SU_NSG6340_W10_CORE Entry Attestation_LastName_FirstInitial.doc. Points P/F
• Week 10 SOAP Note Assignment SOAP NOTE Instructions: Each week, you are required to submit one SOAP note using the SOAP note template. The SOAP can be for a comprehensive visit or a problem focused visit. The diagnosis for your patient should be related to the body systems covered in class work this week. Every component in the template must be filled in regardless of which type of visit you do (comprehensive vs problem focused). When doing a problem focused visit you will be documenting on pertinent findings, and pertinent negatives only. For any topic area in the template that does not apply to your patient encounter, put in the phrase “Not completed in this focused visit.” The completed note should be submitted to the Submissions Area Submission Details: By the due date assigned, enter your patient encounters into the SU clinical tracking system and complete at least one SOAP note in the template provided. Name your SOAP note document SU_NSG6340_W10_SOAP_LastName_FirstInitial.doc. Submit your document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned nsg 6340.

For instance, an innovative model like the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) combines medical, social, and long-term care services to help seniors live independently. Participants in PACE often experience fewer hospitalizations and higher satisfaction levels compared to traditional care. However, implementation can be resource-intensive, requiring coordinated teams and funding. These examples illustrate practical applications that can guide discussions and improve search visibility for geriatric nursing education.

References

1. American Geriatrics Society 2019 Beers Criteria Update Expert Panel (2019) ‘American Geriatrics Society 2019 Updated AGS Beers Criteria® for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults’, Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 67(4), pp. 674–694. doi:10.1111/jgs.15767.
2. Fulmer, T. et al. (2021) ‘Actualizing better health and health care for older adults’, Health Affairs, 40(2), pp. 219–225. doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2020.01470.
3. Mate, K. S. et al. (2018) ‘Creating age-friendly health systems – A vision for better care for older adults’, Healthcare, 6(1), pp. 4–6. doi:10.1016/j.hjdsi.2017.05.005.
4. Hill, J. et al. (2023) ‘Innovative models of healthcare delivery: an umbrella review of reviews’, BMJ Open Quality, 12(1), p. e002374. doi:10.1136/bmjoq-2023-002374.
5. Lococo, K. H. et al. (2018) ‘Medication use and driving patterns in older drivers: preliminary findings from the LongROAD study’, Injury Epidemiology, 5(Suppl 1), p. 38. doi:10.1186/s40621-018-0142-3.