Clinical Assignment Packet For

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Clinical Assignment Packet for

Foundations of Nursing

Contents:

Clinical Limitations

Required Assignment

Physical Assessment Form

Medication Preparation Log

Nursing Care Plan Guidelines and Instructions

Scoring Rubric for Clinical Nursing Care Plans

Nursing Care Plan Forms

**Please note that nursing care plan packets are available as a separate document on the LRC website**

Limitations to Clinical Experience

During this clinical rotation, students may, with instructor and/or primary nurse’s consent and supervision, assume responsibility for all the nursing activities within the nurse’s role. The following are exceptions to this rule.

Students may not do the following:

Witness any consent forms or advance directive forms.
Administer any IV (intravenous) push medications.
Perform any task that requires certification or advanced instruction (i.e., arterial blood gas (ABG) puncture, chemotherapy, removal of central venous catheters, interpretation/monitoring of EKGs, glucose monitoring – unless pre-approved by the nurse manager).
Take physician orders either verbally or by phone.
Transcribe chart orders.
Initiate invasive monitoring
Regulate epidural analgesia.
Remove epidural catheters.
Remove surgically inserted drains and/or tubes (e.g., Jackson-Pratt drains, Hemovac drains) without direct supervision by a Registered Nurse.
Solely monitor patient during and following conscious sedation.
Witness wasting or the sign out of controlled medications in Accudose, Pyxis, or Meditrol medication delivery systems.
Perform end of shift controlled medication count (if applicable).
Have controlled drug keys in their possession (if applicable).
Verify blood products and/or witness blood administration forms.
Perform any invasive procedure on each other in any setting (i.e., injections, catheterization, IV starts)
Perform any task during a code situation, except those skills learned in BLS.
Interventions that the facility restricts the student from performing.
Any skill/procedure that has not been covered in a nursing lab.
Medication administration should not occur in NRS 105 Foundations of Nursing.
Any task outside Registered Nurse’s scope of practice as identified by facility.

Any questions regarding specific procedures or responsibilities should be directed to the Denver School of Nursing faculty. Students are expected to maintain standards of care of the facility and function within the scope of their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Required Assignment

For each clinical rotation, students must complete one (1) entire clinical packet to be turned into the didactic instructor for grading.

Physical Assessment Form

Patient Age: ______Diagnosis: ______

Medications: See MPL

Vital Signs:

T ______P ______R ______BP ______

Pain scale: ______Location: ______Type: ______

Diet:

Type: ______Restrictions: ______

Activity/MSK

Activity order: ______Ability to walk (Gait): ______

Assistive devices: ______ROM/Strength: ______

Neuro:

LOC & Orientation: ______Pupils react: ______

Movement of extremities/weakness: ______

Respiratory:

Lung sounds: ______O2 delivery system: ______

Labored/Unlabored ______Pulse Ox ______

CV:

Apical rate & rhythm: ______Peripheral pulses: ______

Cap refill: ______Edema: ______

GI:

Bowel sounds: ______Abdomen: ______Last BM ______□ Incontinent

Mucous membranes: ______

GU: □ Voiding □ Incontinent □ Urinary catheter

Integument:

Color ______Temp ______Turgor ______Intact: Y N (if no, explain)

______

Other Abnormal Findings: ______

______

Revised 03.25.13

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Medication Preparation Log (MPL)

Student Name: ______

Clinical Rotation Date: ______

Patient Identifier:
Code Status:
Allergies: / Diagnosis:
Relevant Medical/Surgical History:
Drug (Generic/Trade) / Pt. Dose/ Normal Range / Route / Frequency / Classification / Reason pt. receiving RX / Top 4 Side Effects / Nrsg Implications/ MUST KNOW
Drug (Generic/Trade) / Pt. Dose/ Normal Range / Route / Frequency / Classification / Reason pt. receiving RX / Top 4 Side Effects / Nrsg Implications/ MUST KNOW

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NURSING CARE PLAN GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTIONS

In order to maintain consistency within the DSN nursing program, the following guidelines must be adhered to when writing nursing care plans.
ADPIE (assessment, nursing diagnosis, plan, interventions, and evaluation) is used to teach the nursing process.
Students will be taught the relationship between NANDA (North American Nursing Diagnosis Association), NIC (Nursing Interventions Classification), and NOC (Nursing Outcomes Classification).
Beginning in Foundations of Nursing, students will be taught, in detail, to use this format presented here. In addition, they will be instructed on how to use their nursing care plan reference.
This format will be used for clinical rotations and other educational activities/assignments in foundations of nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and pediatrics.
Please note that content mapping may be used as a teaching tool but cannot be used instead of the nursing care plan presented in this document.
At least three care plans (which include nursing diagnosis statement, plan, interventions, and evaluation), based on the student’s history and physical which is recorded on the “Patient Profile Database” form, are required for each patient you cared for during the clinical rotation. One nursing diagnosis should address psycho-social-cultural aspect. The data form can be found later in this packet.
Each nursing diagnosis needs to be on a separate “Nursing Care Plan Form.” These forms can be found later in this packet.
Please make copies of the patient data profile and nursing care plan forms and/or keep the electronic file that has been sent to you.

Assessment

Assessment should be recorded on the “Patient Profile Database” form
The assessment is the basis for the nursing diagnosis statement

Nursing Diagnosis Statement

General format for an actual diagnosis:

Nursing diagnosis related to X as evidenced by Y and Z.

General format for a potential or “at risk” diagnosis:

Nursing diagnosis related to X.

The nursing diagnosis statement is written using the PES (problem, etiology, signs/symptoms) format:

Problem

Nursing diagnosis

Etiology or cause of problem

The "related to" portion of the statement
There should only be one cause stated per nursing diagnosis, because each etiology may have a different set of goals, outcomes and interventions, although the problem or nursing diagnosis may be the same.
The etiology cannot be a medical diagnosis

Signs & symptoms (also called defining characteristics)

The "as evidenced by" portion of the statement
These are determined through your assessment of the patient
Two objective or subjective s/s must be listed per statement
For potential or “at risk” diagnoses, signs and symptoms should not be included in the nursing diagnosis statement

EXAMPLE OF A NURSING DIAGNOSIS STATEMENT

Medical diagnosis: Stroke

Nursing diagnosis statement: "Immobility related to motor track dysfunction as evidenced by weakness and lack of coordination."

Notice the related to portion did not say stroke, rather it stated the pathophysiology behind the medical diagnosis that is causing the problem.

Plan or Goals & Outcomes Statement

General guidelines:

The goals and outcomes statement make up the plan portion of the nursing process
The goal and outcomes statement should be written as one statement
Each nursing diagnosis should have two goals
The goal and outcome should be prioritized within the care plan
The goal is patient and/or family focused and should be mutually determined by the nurse and the patient and/or family
The goal should not be the goal of the nurse
The goal may be short-term (hours to a week) or long-term (> 1 week)

The goal and outcome statements are written using the SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time-specific) format

Specific: What needs to be accomplished?
Measurable: How will the nurse, patient, and/or family know that the goal has been met?
Attainable: Can the goal be met with the resources available?
Realistic: Does the patient and/or family have the physical, emotional, and mental capacity to meet the goal?
Time-specific: When will the goal be achieved by?

EXAMPLES OF GOAL AND OUTCOME STATEMENTS

For the stroke patient . . .

Goal and Outcome #1: Patient will perform ROM exercises each hour during the shift.

Goal and Outcome #2: Patient will ambulate from bed to door twice by the end of shift.

Interventions with Rationale

General guidelines:

There should be at least three interventions with rationale for each goal statement.
The interventions can be strictly nursing based or collaborative (e.g., medication for nausea as ordered by MD) in nature
Interventions need to be specific: what, when, how much, and how often
Each intervention should be referenced

EXAMPLES OF INTERVENTIONS WITH RATIONALE

For the stroke patient . . .

Goal/outcome #1 interventions w/ rationale:

1) Nurse will educate patient about importance of ROM exercises. Rationale: If patient understands the

importance of ROM exercises (to maintain and increase strength), the patient is more likely to

participate in exercises (Potter & Perry, p. 4).

2) Nurse will assist patient with ROM exercises while teaching him how to perform ROM exercises.

Rationale: Patient needs to be instructed on how to perform ROM exercises, and performing

the exercises while instructing the patient will solidify his understanding so he can perform

exercises on his own (Potter & Perry, p. 5).

3) Nurse will consult with physical therapist for strength training and development of a mobility plan. Rationale: Techniques such as gait training, strength training, and exercise to improve balance and coordination can be very helpful for rehab patients (Tempin, Tempkin, & Goodman, pg. 27).

Goal/Outcome #2 interventions w/ rationale:

1) Nurse will determine amount of assistance needed to get patient out of bed and ambulate. Rationale:

Weakness and lack of coordination can cause the patient to be off balance which could put

him at risk for a fall (Potter & Perry, p. 5).

2) Nurse will clear walkway of hazards. Rationale: Patient is at risk for falls so clearing hazards will

provide a safe path to ambulate (Potter & Perry, p. 3).

3) Nurse will instruct patient on proper use of assistive devices. Rationale: Patient may fall or injure self if not using assistive device correctly (Potter & Perry, p. 6).

Evaluation

General guidelines:

Evaluation occurs to determine whether or not the goals were met
Evaluation should occur at the end of the shift.

If the goal was not met or partially met, the student should discuss why it was not met and state what should be done differently, if anything.

EXAMPLE OF EVALUATION OF GOALS

For the stroke patient . . .

Evaluation of Goal #1: Patient understood the need to perform ROM exercises, but will need continued reinforcement until he is able to perform exercises independently. Will continue with the current plan.

Evaluation of Goal #2: Patient exceeded goal by walking 4 times. Will modify current plan by increasing distance of walk (from bed to nurses’ station).

References

Ackley, B, & Ladwig, G. (2007). Nursing diagnosis handbook: A guide to planning care (8th

ed.). St. Louis: Evolve Resources.

Doenges, M. E., Moorhouse, M. F., & Murr, A. C. (2010). Nursing Care Plans: Guidelines for individualizing

client care across the lifespan (8th Edition). Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.

Potter, P. A. & Perry, A. G. (2009). Fundamentals of Nursing (7th ed.). Philadelphia: Elsevier.

Top Achievement. Creating S.M.A.R.T. goals. Retrieved December 15, 2010 from

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Sample Nursing Care Plan

Student Name: Sally Jones Date: 3/17/08

Patient Identifier: 123 Patient Medical Diagnosis:Stroke

Nursing Diagnosis (use PES format): Impaired physical immobility related to motor track dysfunction as evidenced by weakness and lack of coordination

Assessment Data

(Include at least three-five subjective and/or objective pieces of data that lead to the nursing diagnosis) /

Goals & Outcome

(Two statements are required for each nursing diagnosis. Must be Patient and/or family focused; measurable; time-specific; and reasonable.) /

Nursing Interventions

(List at least three nursing or collaborative interventions with rationale for each goal & outcome.) /

Rationale

(Provide reason why intervention is indicated/therapeutic; provide references.) / Outcome Evaluation & Replanning
(Was goal(s) met? How would you revise the plan of care according the patient’s response to current plan of care?)
1. +2 weakness on left
upper and lower
extremity
2. Inability to walk without
assistance (patient
shuffles when walks and
gets confused as to
which leg needs to
move to propel forward) / Statement #1: Patient will perform ROM exercises each hour during the shift.
Statement #2: Patient will ambulate from bed to door twice by the end of shift. / 1. Nurse will educate pt about importance of ROM exercises.
2. Nurse will assist pt w/ ROM exercises while teaching him how to perform ROM exercises.
3. Nurse will consult with physical therapist for strength training and development of a mobility plan.
1. Nurse will determine amount of assistance needed to get patient out of bed and ambulate.
2. Nurse will clear walkway of hazards.
3. Nurse will instruct pt. in proper use of assistive devices. / 1. If patient understands the important of ROM exercises (to maintain and hopefully increase strength), the patient is more likely to participate in exercises (Potter & Perry, p. 4).
2. Pt needs to be instructed on how to perform ROM exercises, and performing the exercises while instructing the patient will solidify his understanding so he can perform exercises on his own (Potter & Perry, p. 5).
3. Techniques such as gait training, strength training, and exercise to improve balance and coordination can be very helpful for rehabilitation patients (Tempin, Tempkin, & Goodman, 1997)
1. Weakness and lack of coordination can cause the pt to be off balance which would put him at risk for a fall. Determining level if assistance needed before trying to assist out of bed and ambulate will prevent a fall for the patient (Potter & Perry, p. 2).
2. Pt is at risk for falls so clearing hazards will provide a safe path to ambulate (Potter & Perry, p. 3).
3. Patient may fall or injure self if not using assistive device correctly (Potter & Perry, p. 6). / Outcome #1: Pt partially met goals. He was open to and understanding of the need to perform ROM exercises, but he still needs guidance in how to perform. Will continue to with current plan.
Outcome #2: Patient exceeded goal: he walked 4 times. Will modify plan to increase distance (to nurses’ station).

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Scoring Rubric for Clinical Nursing Care Plans

NRS 105 – Foundations of Nursing Arts and Skills

Student Name: / Grade Awarded for Assignment:

Listed below are the criteria that will be used to grade your assignment. The criteria presented below represent the minimum expectations for that given element of your assignment. It is expected that students will strive for more than merely the minimum score in scholarly college work submissions.

4 = Addressed all aspects clearly, succinctly and at a scholarly level demonstrating clear critical thinking and critical application

3 = Addressed all aspects clearly and succinctly

2 = Addressed most of the aspects clearly but did not address all of what was requested and/or was not succinct

1 = Addressed only a few of the aspects, was not clear and/or succinct

0 = Did not address the aspects that were requested or provided information that was not relative to what was requested

Criteria / 4
Excellent / 3
Very
Good / 2
Good / 1
Fair / 0
Not
Acceptable
Physical Assessment Form

Complete and accurate

Medication Preparation

Log complete and accurate

Patient Information

Patient initials only on care plan
Information relevant to nursing diagnosis and interventions is included (e.g., G/P, diabetic, support system, etc.)

Assessment Data

Includes objective and subjective information
Assessment findings support chosen nursing diagnoses
Is relevant to chosen diagnoses (e.g., infant’s EGA, wt, temp, and environ. for diagnosis of temp imbalance)

Nursing Diagnosis Statements

NANDA approved diagnoses are used
Written in proper format (PES)
Relevant to assigned patient

Is supported by assessment data (i.e.,“Related to” information is supportive of diagnosis)

Listed from highest to lowest priority and actually problems are listed before “risk for” problems

Plan: Goal Statements (2 goals for each diagnosis)

Statements are patient-centered, individualized (Pt. will)
Are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-specific

Nursing Interventions (3 interventions for each goal)

Are stated as instructions to provider (RN will)
Are specific (what, when, how often, how much)
Are related to goals
Are prioritized, reasonable, and achievable

Rationales and References

A rationale is present for each intervention
Each rationale is cited (author, pg)

Evaluation and Revision of Plan

Evaluation statements (one per goal) state whether goal was met/ partially met/ not met
Evaluations directly reflect goal statements
Revision or continuation of plan is included

General

Care plan is readable, makes sense, is practical and realistic
Is written in correct format

Uses Current Sources:

A complete reference page is included for all citations (this allows the reader to find the citation)
Evidence from literature used to support interventions has been published within the last five years.

Point Conversion Table: 11 Graded Criteria (44 Maximum Points)
44 / 100% / Pass
43 / 97.7% / Pass
42 / 95.4% / Pass
41 / 93.1% / Pass
40 / 90.9% / Pass
39 / 88.6% / Pass
38 / 86.3% / Pass
37 / 84.0% / Pass
36 / 81.8% / Pass
35 / 79.5% / Pass
34 / 77.2% / Fail

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Nursing Care Plan Form

Student Name: Date:

Patient Identifier: Patient Medical Diagnosis:

Nursing Diagnosis (use PES/PE format):

Assessment Data

(Include at least three-five subjective and/or objective pieces of data that lead to the nursing diagnosis) /

Goals & Outcome

(Two statements are required for each nursing diagnosis. Must be Patient and/or family focused; measurable; time-specific; and reasonable.) /

Nursing Interventions

(List at least three nursing or collaborative interventions with rationale for each goal & outcome.) /

Rationale

(Provide reason why intervention is indicated/ therapeutic; provide references.) / Outcome Evaluation & Replanning
(Was goal met? How would you revise the plan of care according the patient’s response to current plan?)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. / Statement #1
Statement #2 / 1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3. / 1.
2.
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1.
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3. / Outcome #1
Outcome #2

Nursing Care Plan Form