Purpose The purpose of this assignment is for learners to:  Improve their knowledge base and understanding of disease processes in Neurology  Have the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned throughout all core courses in the FNP track and previous clinical courses

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is for learners to: 

Improve their knowledge base and understanding of disease processes in Neurology 

Have the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned throughout all core courses in the FNP track and previous clinical courses. 

Demonstrate the ability to analyze the literature be able to perform an evidenced-based review of disease presentation, diagnosis and treatment. 

Demonstrate professional communication and leadership, while advancing the education of peers. 

Demonstrate the ability to take information from assigned readings and translate it into the way you would describe it to a patient or family member in your own words. 

Activity Learning Outcomes 

Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

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. (CO 1) 
2. Develop management plans based on current scientific evidence and national guidelines. (CO 4)

Due Date:

Wednesday by 11:59 pm MT of Week 1

A 10% late penalty will be imposed for discussions posted after the deadline on Wednesday of Week 1 at 1159PM MT, regardless of the number of days late. NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59pm MT on Sunday (i.e. student will receive an automatic 0).  

 A 10% penalty will be imposed for not entering the minimum number/type of interactive dialogue posts OR not posting on the minimum required number of days (3 days). NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59pm MT on Sunday (i.e. student will receive an automatic 0) 

Total Points Possible:  100 points 

Requirements: 

For Week 1 of the course there is no case study given to you by the Faculty. Instead you will be assigned two diseases to compare and contrast based on the first letter of your last name. This information will be posted in the Course Announcements under Week 1 Welcome as well as the "Assignment" portion of the Week 1 module and will change every session. 

A comparison and contrast assignment's focus is to identify and explore similarities and differences between two similar diseases. The goal of this exploration is to bring about a better understanding of both diseases. 

Week 1 Part 1:?Due Wednesday by 11:59PM MT MN 

You will research the two areas of content assigned to you and compare and contrast them in a discussion post. NOTE: A comparison and contrast assignment is not about listing the info regarding each disease separately but rather looking at each disease side by side and?discussing?the similarities and differences given the categories below. Consider how each patient would actually present to the office. Paint a picture of how that patient would look, act, what story they would tell.  Consider how their history would affect their diagnosis, etc. Evaluation of mastery is focused on the student's ability to demonstrate specific understanding of how the diagnoses differ and relate to one another.?Address the following topics below in your own words:

• • Presentation 
  • Pathophysiology 
  • Assessment 
  • Diagnosis 
  • Treatment