Introductions: Introduce the reader to an overview of the clinical problem. Briefly explain what your paper will cover.
6 pts
Criteria
Rating Comments
Points
Background: Provide a brief overview of facts about the clinical problem/indication and include any pertinent epidemiologic statistics across the lifespan.
15 pts
Current Medical/Surgical Treatment Options:Include prescription, over the counter and alternative therapies; briefly summarize lifespan considerations. Consider a chart or table to better describe/explain.
25 pts
Case Presentation: Do not include any personal health information in the paper. Brief case presentation (1/2 to 2/3 page) which includes pertinent: demographics, presenting signs/symptoms, H&P, Diagnosis, Treatment, Complications, Outcomes, as they are most relevant to the focused case scenario.
25 pts
Implications for the Registered Nurse: how will you integrate this knowledge into your practice and what will be the initiatives considered for health promotion and disease Prevention.
15 pts
