NRSG862- Course Calendar

Adult/Gerontological Health Care I

Course Calendar

DATES

TOPICS

READINGS/ ASSIGNMENTS

Week 1 August 23

Class 3:30-6:30

Room B012

* Orientation

* Models of advanced practice nursing

* Review protocols and differential diagnosis

Readings:

Ham, Sloane& Warshaw text--

Gorroll and Mulley, Ch. 1

Web Resources

Suggested Learning Activities:

Assess your skills, Aging IQ
http://www.geronurseonline.org/index.cfm?section_id=19

Assignments:

Complete Mini–Project #1

Pre-test HEENT (in class handout)

Assignments due Wednesday of following week unless otherwise noted

Week 2

August 30

Class 3:15-6:15

Assessment and management of common acute (EENT disorders (includes red eye differentials, otitis media, otitis externa, & allergic rhinitis.

June Belt 3:15-5:15 pm

Clinical topics: Functional Assessment Introduction

Readings:

Gorroll and Mulley Ch: 199, 201

Web Resources

Suggested Learning Activities:

Case Study 6: Allergic Rhinitis http://www.nurse-prescriber.co.uk/education/Cases/Case%20study%206%20-%20Allergic%20Rhinitis.htm

Review Questions http://www.aaaai.org/members/cme_ce/allergicdisorders/case1a.stm

Vision Change Tutorial

http://www.hmc.psu.edu/ume/fcmonline/case8/index.htm

Vision Change Case Study #2: Red Eye http://www.hmc.psu.edu/ume/fcmonline/case8/data/case2.htm

Case study, ear pain http://icarus.med.utoronto.ca/otolaryngology/webcases2003/OE1case/presentation.html

Assignments:

HEENT Cases

Mini–Project #2

Week 3 September 6

Class 3:15-6:15

Management of common acute respiratory illnesses in primary care including URI, influenza, bronchitis, & pneumonia- Guest speaker- Ava Ferrairia ARNP, Rockhurst College 3:15-4:30

Readings:

Gorroll and Mulley Ch: 50, 52, 54, 219, 220

5 Min.Consult

Web Resources Week 3

Suggested Learning Activities:

Identify three key "take home" points for your file from Readings

Asthma quiz T-F & video for patients
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/asthma/QZ00062

Respiratory Case 1, provided by Penn State http://www.hmc.psu.edu/ume/fcmonline/case1/index.htm

Assignments:

URI cases

Complete Mini–Project #3

Week 4

Week of September 13

In Class 3:15-6:15

Depression and Anxiety topics in Primary Care
Guest Speaker Edna Hamera RN, PhD ( 3:15-5:15 )

Readings:

Ham, Sloane& Warshaw text--

Gorroll and Mulley Ch: 226, 227, 228

5 Min.Consult

Web Resources

Suggested Learning Activities:

NIMH, Review Anxiety Disorders and Depression

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/

Assignments:

Complete Case Management Project Part 1 due Oct. 11th

Depression in Older Adults Module

Week 5 September 20

In Class 3:15-5:15
Women's Health STD treatment issues and a Birth Control topics Guest Speaker Ginger Breedlove PhD, ARNP (Sept 21st from 3-5.

Clinical Topics

Readings:

Gorroll and Mulley Ch: 117, 119, 121, 125, 133, 137, 141 (STD’s)

Gorroll and Mulley Ch: 111, 112, 116, 118 (DUB/Vaginal Problems)

5 Min.Consult

Web Resources

Suggested Learning Activities (continued):

Bacterial Vaginosis, More than just an office nusiance. http://www.baylorcme.org/vaginosis/

PID http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/ccjmcme/pid/default.asp

Assignments:

Complete Mini–Project # 4 (health literacy topics)

Work sheet STD Cases

Share Case Management topic with instructor and colleagues at the webBoard

Week 6

Week of September 27

Online Activities

Sensory Assessment: Focus on Driving Ability and older adults:

Comprehensive Functional Assessment

Readings:

Ham, Sloane& Warshaw text--

Gorroll and Mulley Ch: 206, 207, 208, 209 (Sensory Issues)

5 Min.Consult

Web Resources

Suggested Learning Activities:

Select one of the following for further review at the following web site:   http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/ Macular degeneration, cataract, glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy. What did you learn that surprised you? What are three key points will you remember for practice?

Assignments:

Complete CFA module (Click on objectives to complete activities)

Complete work sheet on "driving issues." Share "primary care" role at the webBoard as directed.

Pre-test

Take home Quiz due Oct. 4

Week 7

October 4

In Class 3:15-6:15

Clinical Topics

LTC/ Falls

Nutrition and Older Adults

MID-TERM EXAM Due October 11

Readings: Ham, Sloane& Warshaw text

Gorroll and Mulley Ch:161, 165, 166, 167, 170

Ham, Sloane& Warshaw text--

Web Resources

Review Falls/Mobility Outline

Suggested Learning Activities:

Review "GeroNurse" online for pocket resources/tools

http://www.geronurseonline.org/index.cfm?section_id=7&sub_section_id=12&template_id=10

Assignments:

Case Management Part I Assignment due Oct. 11

Week 8

Week of October 11

Headache treatment for primary care, overview of seizure management

Guest Speaker Pam Smith, ARNP 4:30 -6:00

Readings:

Ham, Sloane& Warshaw text--

Gorroll and Mulley

5 Min.Consult

Web Resources

Suggested Learning Activities:
Identify three key "take home" points from the
Complete the two cases at http://www.medcases.com/Academic/academic.asp Click on treat a simulated patient (far right upper corner)

1) Click on:   A 26-year-old woman awakens with dizziness and difficulty focusing.

2) Click on: A 65-year-old man presents to the emergency room complaining of arm weakness and inability to speak

Assignments:

Ongoing projects

Week 9

October 18

Class 3:15-6:15

Uncommon presentation of disease in the older adult – focus on infectious processes Guest Speaker: Lynn Kallenbach MD (4-5:00)

Readings
Older Adult topics

Ham, Sloane& Warshaw text--

Gorroll and Mulley

5 Min.Consult

Web Resources

Learning Activities:

Case Studies (handout)

Assignments:

Complete Mini–Project # 4

Week 10

Week of October 25

Overview Stroke Prevention and Acute Care Setting

Neuromuscular topics for APNs Guest speaker, Dr. Atul Patel (5-6:30 pm)

Back Pain

Parkinsons Disease

Readings

Gorroll and Mulley Ch: 25-28, 147, 174

Ham, Sloane& Warshaw text--

5 Min.Consult

Web Resources

Learning Activities

Identify three key "take home" points from the readings

Complete the two cases at http://www.medcases.com/Academic/academic.asp Click on treat a simulated patient (far right upper corner)

1) Click on:   A 26-year-old woman awakens with dizziness and difficulty focusing.

2) Click on: A 65-year-old man presents to the emergency room complaining of arm weakness and inability to speak

Assignments:

Mini–Project # 5 due

Ongoing projects

Week 11

Nov. 1
Class 3:30-6:30pm
Men’s Health
Male Reproductive system, management of common male issues (includes BPH, prostatic cancer). Guest Speaker Dr. Man (with PCI students)

Readings:

Ham, Sloane& Warshaw text--

Gorroll & Mulley Ch: 126,131,136,138-140

5 Min.Consult

Web Resources

Learning Activities:

Review Work sheet UTI and STD Cases

Suggested Learning Activities:
Identify three key "take home" points from the

Assignments:

Pre/Post-Test

Ongoing projects

Week 12

Week of November 8

Dermatology Assessment & management of acute/chronic skin disorders (rashes, skin cancer, infestations, herpes zoster) with FNP Guest Speaker

Readings:

Gorroll and Mulley Ch: 177, 184, 191, 193, 194,195 (Derm)

Ham, Sloane& Warshaw text--

5 Min.Consult

Web Resources

Suggested Learning Activities:

Identify three key "take home" points from the readings

Select one of the following articles to review and note key take home points

Treatment Options for Psoriasis Part 1: Topical Treatments http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/483597

Postherpetic Neuralgia
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000415/2437.html

Candidiasis, Cutaneous
http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic67.htm

Assignments:

Pre/Post-Test

Ongoing projects

Week 13

November 15

Class 4:00-7:00
Acute Abdomen & Minor Emergencies Guest Speaker Dr. O’Mara with PCI students

Readings

Gorroll &Mulley #58

Ham, Sloane& Warshaw

Web Resources

Assignments:

Ongoing projects

Complete Case Management Project Part 2 and submit by Nov. 16.

Week 14
November 22

THANKSGIVING BREAK

Week 15

November 29

Overview, Assessment and management of dementia, Research Update.

Gorroll and Mulley Ch: 169 , 173 (Dementia/delirium)

Ham, Sloane& Warshaw text--

5 Min. Consult

Web Readings/ Resources

Learning Activities:

Identify key "take home" points from the readings

Assignments:

Complete AD Module

Complete Mini–Project # 6

Week 16

December 6

Class 3:15-6:15

CM Roundtable Presentations

Final Exam

Complete Case Management Project Part 3

CM presentations

Final Exam – take home Due Dec. 12



Syllabus |Calendar |Discussion

DATES	TOPICS	READINGS/ ASSIGNMENTS
Week 1 August 23 Class 3:30-6:30 Room B012	* Orientation * Models of advanced practice nursing * Review protocols and differential diagnosis	*Readings:* Ham, Sloane& Warshaw text-- Gorroll and Mulley, Ch. 1 Web Resources *Suggested Learning Activities:* Assess your skills, Aging IQ http://www.geronurseonline.org/index.cfm?section_id=19 *Assignments:* Complete Mini–Project #1 Pre-test HEENT (in class handout) Assignments due Wednesday of following week unless otherwise noted
Week 2 August 30 Class 3:15-6:15	Assessment and management of common acute (EENT disorders (includes red eye differentials, otitis media, otitis externa, & allergic rhinitis. June Belt 3:15-5:15 pm Clinical topics: Functional Assessment Introduction	*Readings:* Gorroll and Mulley Ch: 199, 201 Web Resources *Suggested Learning Activities:* Case Study 6: Allergic Rhinitis http://www.nurse-prescriber.co.uk/education/Cases/Case%20study%206%20-%20Allergic%20Rhinitis.htm Review Questions http://www.aaaai.org/members/cme_ce/allergicdisorders/case1a.stm Vision Change Tutorial http://www.hmc.psu.edu/ume/fcmonline/case8/index.htm Vision Change Case Study #2: Red Eye http://www.hmc.psu.edu/ume/fcmonline/case8/data/case2.htm Case study, ear pain http://icarus.med.utoronto.ca/otolaryngology/webcases2003/OE1case/presentation.html *Assignments:* HEENT Cases Mini–Project #2
Week 3 September 6 Class 3:15-6:15	Management of common acute respiratory illnesses in primary care including URI, influenza, bronchitis, & pneumonia- Guest speaker- Ava Ferrairia ARNP, Rockhurst College 3:15-4:30	*Readings:* Gorroll and Mulley Ch: 50, 52, 54, 219, 220 5 Min.Consult Web Resources Week 3 *Suggested Learning Activities:* Identify three key "take home" points for your file from Readings Asthma quiz T-F & video for patients http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/asthma/QZ00062 Respiratory Case 1, provided by Penn State http://www.hmc.psu.edu/ume/fcmonline/case1/index.htm *Assignments:* URI cases Complete Mini–Project #3
Week 4 Week of September 13 In Class 3:15-6:15	Depression and Anxiety topics in Primary Care Guest Speaker Edna Hamera RN, PhD ( 3:15-5:15 )	*Readings:* Ham, Sloane& Warshaw text-- Gorroll and Mulley Ch: 226, 227, 228 5 Min.Consult Web Resources *Suggested Learning Activities:* NIMH, Review Anxiety Disorders and Depression http://www.nimh.nih.gov/ *Assignments:* Complete Case Management Project Part 1 due Oct. 11th Depression in Older Adults Module
Week 5 September 20 In Class 3:15-5:15	Women's Health STD treatment issues and a Birth Control topics Guest Speaker Ginger Breedlove PhD, ARNP (Sept 21st from 3-5. Clinical Topics	*Readings:* Gorroll and Mulley Ch: 117, 119, 121, 125, 133, 137, 141 (STD’s) Gorroll and Mulley Ch: 111, 112, 116, 118 (DUB/Vaginal Problems) 5 Min.Consult Web Resources *Suggested Learning Activities (continued):* Bacterial Vaginosis, More than just an office nusiance. http://www.baylorcme.org/vaginosis/ PID http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/ccjmcme/pid/default.asp *Assignments:* Complete Mini–Project # 4 (health literacy topics) Work sheet STD Cases Share Case Management topic with instructor and colleagues at the webBoard
Week 6 Week of September 27 Online Activities	Sensory Assessment: Focus on Driving Ability and older adults: Comprehensive Functional Assessment	*Readings:* Ham, Sloane& Warshaw text-- Gorroll and Mulley Ch: 206, 207, 208, 209 (Sensory Issues) 5 Min.Consult Web Resources *Suggested Learning Activities:* Select one of the following for further review at the following web site: http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/ Macular degeneration, cataract, glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy. What did you learn that surprised you? What are three key points will you remember for practice? *Assignments:* Complete CFA module (Click on objectives to complete activities) Complete work sheet on "driving issues." Share "primary care" role at the webBoard as directed. Pre-test Take home Quiz due Oct. 4
Week 7 October 4 In Class 3:15-6:15	Clinical Topics LTC/ Falls Nutrition and Older Adults *MID-TERM EXAM Due October 11*	Readings: Ham, Sloane& Warshaw text Gorroll and Mulley Ch:161, 165, 166, 167, 170 Ham, Sloane& Warshaw text-- Web Resources Review Falls/Mobility Outline *Suggested Learning Activities:* Review "GeroNurse" online for pocket resources/tools http://www.geronurseonline.org/index.cfm?section_id=7&sub_section_id=12&template_id=10 *Assignments:* Case Management Part I Assignment due Oct. 11
Week 8 Week of October 11	Headache treatment for primary care, overview of seizure management Guest Speaker Pam Smith, ARNP 4:30 -6:00	Readings: Ham, Sloane& Warshaw text-- Gorroll and Mulley 5 Min.Consult Web Resources *Suggested Learning Activities:* Identify three key "take home" points from the Complete the two cases at http://www.medcases.com/Academic/academic.asp Click on treat a simulated patient (far right upper corner) 1) Click on: A 26-year-old woman awakens with dizziness and difficulty focusing. 2) Click on: A 65-year-old man presents to the emergency room complaining of arm weakness and inability to speak *Assignments:* Ongoing projects
Week 9 October 18 Class 3:15-6:15	Uncommon presentation of disease in the older adult – focus on infectious processes Guest Speaker: Lynn Kallenbach MD (4-5:00)	*Readings* Older Adult topics Ham, Sloane& Warshaw text-- Gorroll and Mulley 5 Min.Consult Web Resources *Learning Activities:* Case Studies (handout) *Assignments:* Complete Mini–Project # 4
Week 10 Week of October 25	Overview Stroke Prevention and Acute Care Setting Neuromuscular topics for APNs Guest speaker, Dr. Atul Patel (5-6:30 pm) Back Pain Parkinsons Disease	*Readings* Gorroll and Mulley Ch: 25-28, 147, 174 Ham, Sloane& Warshaw text-- 5 Min.Consult Web Resources Learning Activities Identify three key "take home" points from the readings Complete the two cases at http://www.medcases.com/Academic/academic.asp Click on treat a simulated patient (far right upper corner) 1) Click on: A 26-year-old woman awakens with dizziness and difficulty focusing. 2) Click on: A 65-year-old man presents to the emergency room complaining of arm weakness and inability to speak *Assignments:* Mini–Project # 5 due Ongoing projects
Week 11 Nov. 1 Class 3:30-6:30pm	Men’s Health Male Reproductive system, management of common male issues (includes BPH, prostatic cancer). Guest Speaker Dr. Man (with PCI students)	*Readings:* Ham, Sloane& Warshaw text-- Gorroll & Mulley Ch: 126,131,136,138-140 5 Min.Consult Web Resources *Learning Activities:* Review Work sheet UTI and STD Cases *Suggested Learning Activities:* Identify three key "take home" points from the *Assignments:* Pre/Post-Test Ongoing projects
Week 12 Week of November 8	Dermatology Assessment & management of acute/chronic skin disorders (rashes, skin cancer, infestations, herpes zoster) with FNP Guest Speaker	*Readings:* Gorroll and Mulley Ch: 177, 184, 191, 193, 194,195 (Derm) Ham, Sloane& Warshaw text-- 5 Min.Consult Web Resources *Suggested Learning Activities:* Identify three key "take home" points from the readings Select one of the following articles to review and note key take home points Treatment Options for Psoriasis Part 1: Topical Treatments http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/483597 Postherpetic Neuralgia http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000415/2437.html Candidiasis, Cutaneous http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic67.htm *Assignments:* Pre/Post-Test Ongoing projects
Week 13 November 15 Class 4:00-7:00	Acute Abdomen & Minor Emergencies Guest Speaker Dr. O’Mara with PCI students	*Readings* Gorroll &Mulley #58 Ham, Sloane& Warshaw Web Resources *Assignments:* Ongoing projects Complete Case Management Project Part 2 and submit by Nov. 16.
Week 14 November 22	THANKSGIVING BREAK
Week 15 November 29	Overview, Assessment and management of dementia, Research Update.	Gorroll and Mulley Ch: 169 , 173 (Dementia/delirium) Ham, Sloane& Warshaw text-- 5 Min. Consult Web Readings/ Resources *Learning Activities:* Identify key "take home" points from the readings *Assignments:* Complete AD Module Complete Mini–Project # 6
Week 16 December 6 Class 3:15-6:15	CM Roundtable Presentations Final Exam	Complete Case Management Project Part 3 CM presentations Final Exam – take home Due Dec. 12