Diabetes Mellitus
APA 7th edition (excludes cover page, references and appendices)Tables can be placed in Appendix, but in-text content still needed/summarized for the corresponding section
6 pages
5 references within the past 4-5 years
Plagiarism less than 20
Introduction
Background: Provide a brief overview of facts about the clinical problem/indication and include any pertinent epidemiologic statistics across the lifespan
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.
Case Presentation: 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.
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.
Rubric
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Format: (Length of Paper: At least 6 pages, do not exceed 8 pages (excludes cover page, references and appendices). Tables can be placed in Appendix, but in-text content still needed/summarized for the corresponding section. Required plagiarism review: All papers will be reviewed for plagiarism): |
8 pts |
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References: APA 7th edition (in-text and reference list). References: At least 5 references within the past 4-5 years. Prioritize published guidelines (journal articles) and research articles over UpToDate, etc. *Remember to appropriately label and reference all tables/charts/graphics utilized within the paper according to APA format. |
6 pts |
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Introductions: Introduce the reader to an overview of the clinical problem. Briefly explain what your paper will cover. |
6 pts |
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Background: Provide a brief overview of facts about the clinical problem/indication and include any pertinent epidemiologic statistics across the lifespan. |
15 pts |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
