Concussive Syndrome and Traumatic Brain Injury
PurposeThe purpose of this assignment is for learners to:1. Improve their knowledge base and understanding of disease processes in neurology.2. Have the opportunity to integrate knowledge … and skills learned throughout all core courses in the FNP track and previous clinical courses.3. Demonstrate the ability to analyze the … literature be able to perform an evidenced-based review of disease presentation, diagnosis and treatment.4. Demonstrate professional communication and … leadership, while advancing the education of peers.RequirementsFor Week 1 of the course there is no case study given to you by the faculty. Instead you will … assigned to diseases to compare and contrast based on … the first letter of your last name (Concussive Syndrome and Traumatic Brain Injury). This information will … posted in the course announcements under Week 1 Welcome as well as the “Assignment” portion of the Week 1 module.A comparison and contrast assignment’s focus is to identify and explore similarities and differences between two similar topics. The goal … of this exploration is to bring about a better understanding of both topics.Week 1- Part 1: Due WednesdayYou will research the two areas of content assigned to you. Compare and contrast them in discussion post 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 in the categories below. Evaluation of mastery is focused on the student’s ability to demonstrate specific understanding of how to … differ and relate to one another. Address the following topics below:1. Presentation2. Pathophysiology3. Assessment4. Diagnosis5. TreatmentThroughout the Week: Participate in interactive dialogue … with faculty and students responding to their Part 1 post moving the discussion forward.
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