Advanced Clinical Pharmacology- Assignment 7

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 Drug Paper

For this assignment, you will write a paper on the pharmacological management of the disease. The paper should include a review of the:

  • Select a disease process that is of interest to you.
  • Pathophysiology of the disease state.
  • Review of the pharmacological agents used for treatment and important information related to advanced practice nurse.

Each student will clearly write a title for this topic: For examples, Pharmacological Effects of Anti-Hypertensive Medications in the Management of Hypertension. (this is just an example)

 

Submission Instructions:

  • The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
  • The paper should be formatted per current APA and 5-7 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.
  • Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
  • Please use nursing scholary journals fromd databases such as Pubmed or Pubmed ncbi that are less than 5 years old. Please use in-text citations in 7th edition APA format to support all definitive statements, or revisions will be requested. 
  • Thank you!

Grading Rubric 

Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.

Final Essay/Paper Rubric
Criteria Ratings Points

Identification of Main Issues/Problems

Distinguished – 10 points
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.

Excellent – 8 points
Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.

Fair – 6 points
Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.

Poor – 4 points
Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.

 10 points

Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems

Distinguished – 10 points
Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

Excellent – 8 points
Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.

Fair – 6 points
Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

Poor – 4 points
Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

 10 points

Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding

Distinguished – 10 points
Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.

Excellent – 8 points
Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

Fair – 6 points
Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

Poor – 4 points
Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

 10 points

Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature

Distinguished – 10 points
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.

Excellent – 8 points
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.

Fair – 6 points
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.

Poor – 4 points
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.

 10 points

Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines

Distinguished – 10 points
Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.

Excellent – 8 points
Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.

Fair – 6 points
Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.

Poor – 4 points
Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.

 10 points
Total Points  50