With this assignment, you will learn about and discuss various neurological alterations. For this paper, you will need to describe and discuss the medical management, communication/teaching for patients and families, cultural considerations (ex: Hispanics believe that skull fractures are punishment from God), and provide three relevant priority nursing interventions with rationales for the following conditions:

Increased intracranial pressureSkull fracturesSpinal cord injuryCerebrovascular diseaseStatus epilepticus.This paper is a minimum of 4 pages with no more than 10 pages, not including the title and reference page (6-12 total) and APA formatted, with a minimum of 2 scholarly sources. However, to earn exemplary in the decision making and clinical reasoning category 3 or more scholarly sources are required. Sources need to be less than 5 years old. See the guidelines below:

Use double spacing.Include headings and subheadings (2nd and 3rd level) as appropriate.12-point Times New Roman font.Include an introduction.Spelling, grammar, and organization are appropriate, professional, and correct.Include a conclusion.Use in-text citations throughout.Include a reference list.You may use this template (download here) Download (download here)as a guide for this paper.

RubricPost Licensure BSN Assignment 9.2019Post Licensure BSN Assignment 9.2019Criteria Ratings PtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntentional Learning and Reflection15 ptsExemplaryIdentifies/addresses a relevant topic and a thesis that provides direction for the content that is engaging and thought provoking. The thesis clearly and concisely states the position, premise, or hypothesis and is consistently the focal point throughout the presentation. Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding and careful, critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Compares/contrasts perspectives, considers counter arguments or opposing positions, and draws original and thoughtful conclusions with future implications.10 ptsAccomplishedIdentifies/addresses a relevant topic and a thesis that provides adequate direction for the content with some degree of interest for the reader. The thesis states the position, premise, or hypothesis, and is the focal point of the paper for the most part. Demonstrates an understanding and some critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Adequately compares/contrasts perspectives, counter-arguments, or opposing positions but broader connections and/or implications are not as thoroughly explored5 ptsDevelopingIdentifies a research topic but may be too broad in scope and/or the thesis is somewhat unclear and needs to be developed further. Focal point is not consistently maintained throughout the paper. Demonstrates general understanding with limited critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Summarizes perspectives, counter-arguments, or opposing positions.0 ptsUnsatisfactory - BeginningFails to identify a relevant research topic or is not clearly defined and/or the paper lacks focus throughout. Demonstrates a lack of understanding and inadequate analysis of the research topic and thesis. Analysis is superficial based on opinions and preferences rather than critical analysis.15 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDecision Making and Clinical Reasoning15 ptsExemplaryProvides compelling and accurate evidence to support in-depth analysis to the central position beyond the required (2) research sources with at least 1 source from a periodical database. Research sources are highly relevant, accurate, recent (less than 5 years old) and reliable and add to the strength of the content.10 ptsAccomplishedProvides essential, accurate evidence to support the central position with the required (2) research sources including 1 source from a periodical database that are mostly relevant, accurate, recent (less than 5 years old) and reliable.5 ptsDevelopingProvides some evidence to support the central position with less than 2 acceptable research sources. Some sources may not be relevant, accurate, and reliable, greater than 5 years old and may not be from scholarly sources.0 ptsUnsatisfactory - BeginningLacks sufficient research sources to support the central position and/or, if included, are generally not relevant, accurate, or reliable. Contains numerous factual mistakes, omissions, or oversimplifications.15 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization & Presentation15 ptsExemplaryContent is effectively organized. Ideas are arranged logically, flows smoothly, with a strong progression of thought from paragraph to paragraph connecting to the central position. Includes all required components (introduction, body, conclusion, citations, references, etc.). For a slide presentation, the design, font size, style, and spacing are optimal for audience viewing10 ptsAccomplishedContent is adequately organized. Ideas are arranged reasonably with a progression of thought from paragraph to paragraph connecting to the central position. Includes required components of an introduction, body, and conclusion. For a slide presentation, one or more components of the design, font size, style, and spacing may be less than ideal for audience viewing.5 ptsDevelopingContent is somewhat organized. For a paper, occasionally ideas from paragraph to paragraph may not flow well and/or connect to the central position or be clear as a whole. May be missing a required component and/or components may be less than complete. For a slide presentation, multiple aspects of the design require further development for optimal audience viewing.0 ptsUnsatisfactory - BeginningContent lacks logical organization and impedes readers’ comprehension of ideas. For a paper, central position is rarely evident from paragraph to paragraph and/or the paper is missing multiple required components. For a slide presentation, the design lacks clarity for optimal viewing by an audience.15 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting and APA Formatting15 ptsExemplaryContent is well written and uses standard English characterized by elements of a strong writing style. Basically, free from grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, or formatting errors. APA guidelines for formatting are consistently followed. Includes in-text citations and references that are written correctly.10 ptsAccomplishedContent shows above average writing style and clarity in writing using standard English. Minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, and/or formatting. APA guidelines for formatting are present. In-text citations are present but may not be complete or correctly formatted. References are written using correct APA format5 ptsDevelopingContent shows an average and/or casual writing style using standard English. Some errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and word usage. Use of APA guidelines are generally present, however are incorrectly formatted.0 ptsUnsatisfactory - BeginningContent shows a below average/poor writing style lacking in elements of appropriate standard English. Frequent errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and word usage. Lacks elements required in writing a formal APA paper: title page, references, in-text citations, headers.15 ptsTotal Points: 60

Neurological Alterations

This is your introduction to the paper. “Begin your introduction with a ‘hook’ that grabs your reader’s attention and introduces the general topic. After your ‘hook,’ write a sentence or two about the specific focus of your paper. What is your paper about? Why is this topic important? This part of the introduction can include background information on your topic that helps to establish its context.” (Ashford University, 2019).

Increased Intracranial Pressure

Provide a brief introduction describing increased intracranial pressure.

Medical Management

Discuss and describe the medical management of patients with increased intracranial pressure.

Communication/teaching

Discuss and describe necessary communication and/or teaching needs for the patient and/or family regarding increased intracranial pressure.

Cultural Considerations

Discuss and describe cultural considerations for patients with increased intracranial pressure.

Nursing interventions

Provide three nursing interventions for patients with increased intracranial pressure.

Rationales

Discuss the rationales for the interventions. Third level subheading may be used if desired.  If used, third level subheadings are flush left (like the second level), bolded, written in title case, and italicized (Purdue Online Writing Lab, 2020).

Skull Fractures

Provide a brief introduction describing skull fractures.

Medical Management

Discuss and describe the medical management of patients with skull fractures.

Communication/teaching

Discuss and describe necessary communication and/or teaching needs for the patient and/or family regarding skull fractures.

Cultural Considerations

Discuss and describe cultural considerations for patients with skull fractures.

Nursing interventions

Provide three nursing interventions for patients with skull fractures.

Rationales

Discuss the rationales for the interventions. Third level subheading may be used if desired.

Spinal Cord Injury

Provide a brief introduction describing spinal cord injury.

Medical Management

Discuss and describe the medical management of patients with spinal cord injury.

Communication/teaching

Discuss and describe necessary communication and/or teaching needs for the patient and/or family regarding spinal cord injury.

Cultural Considerations

Discuss and describe cultural considerations for patients with spinal cord injury.

Nursing interventions

Provide three nursing interventions for patients with spinal cord injury.

Rationales

Discuss the rationales for the interventions. Third level subheading may be used if desired.

Cerebrovascular Disease

Provide a brief introduction describing cerebrovascular disease.

Medical Management

Discuss and describe the medical management of patients with cerebrovascular disease.

Communication/teaching

Discuss and describe necessary communication and/or teaching needs for the patient and/or family regarding cerebrovascular disease.

Cultural Considerations

Discuss and describe cultural considerations for patients with cerebrovascular disease.

Nursing interventions

Provide three nursing interventions for patients with cerebrovascular disease.

Rationales

Discuss the rationales for the interventions. Third level subheading may be used if desired.

Status Epilepticus

Provide a brief introduction describing status epilepticus.

Medical Management

Discuss and describe the medical management of patients with status epilepticus.

Communication/teaching

Discuss and describe necessary communication and/or teaching needs for the patient and/or family regarding status epilepticus.

Cultural Considerations

Discuss and describe cultural considerations for patients with status epilepticus.

Nursing interventions

Provide three nursing interventions for patients with status epilepticus.

Rationales

Discuss the rationales for the interventions. Third level subheading may be used if desired.

Conclusion

APA format is followed throughout the paper. Uses in-text citations and references correctly. The paper has an introduction and conclusion.  Spelling, grammar, and organization are appropriate, professional, and correct.

“A conclusion works to remind your reader of the main points of your paper and summarizes what you want your reader to ‘take away’ from your discussion. Consider these tips when writing your conclusion: Begin with your rephrased thesis statement to remind your reader of the point of your paper. Summarize the points you made in your paper and show how they support your argument; tie all the pieces of your paper together.  Tell your reader what the significance of your argument might be. Why is the discussion important? Do you want your reader to think differently, question something, or perform some action? Make a recommendation of what your reader should ‘do’ with the information you just gave them, or share the importance of the topic” (Ashford University, 2019).

References

Ashford University. (2019). Introductions & conclusions. https://writingcenter.ashford.edu/introductions-conclusions

Purdue Online Writing Lab. (2020). APA sample paper. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/apa_sample_paper.html
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