The purpose of this assignment is for the student to reflect on the nursing care of a critically‐ill individual from a clinical experience. The student will demonstrate clinical reasoning skills and will discuss interdisciplinary care that had been incorporated and/or anticipated during the care of the critically‐ill individual.
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Required Uniform Assignment: Interdisciplinary Care PURPOSE The purpose of this assignment is for the student to reflect on the nursing care of a critically‐ill individual from a clinical experience. The student will demonstrate clinical reasoning skills and will discuss interdisciplinary care that had been incorporated and/or anticipated during the care of the critically‐ill individual.
COURSE OUTCOMES This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 1: Provide nursing care to patients and their families in critical and emergent care settings based on theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines.
CO 2: Initiate the use of appropriate resources in direct care responsibilities within critical‐care and emergent care settings.
CO 3: Demonstrate effective therapeutic communication and relationship skills in providing care to patients and families in critical‐care and emergent care settings.
CO 4: Demonstrate effective clinical decision‐making based on critical thinking skills and legal, ethical, and professional standards and principles when caring for patients and families in critical care and emergent care settings.
CO 5: Implement a plan of for continued personal, professional, and educational development related to nursing practice within critical‐care and emergent care settings.
CO 7: Use evidence including research findings from nursing and related disciplines to answer clinical questions related to nursing care of patients in critical care and emergent care settings.
DUE DATE: See Course Calendar. This assignment falls within the college’s Late Assignment Policy.
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 100 POINTS
REQUIREMENTS: THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE PAPER Background Information Summary:
Demographics History of present illness Relevant past medical and surgical history Admitting diagnosis (diagnoses) Course of current hospitalization to date Significant assessment findings during day(s) of care. Include vital signs, focused assessment,
and data from monitoring devices. (This information can be presented in a table). Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests
Identify and list a summary of relevant and significant lab values and diagnostic tests/procedures performed. Include the rationales for performing the tests and for any abnormal results. Provide an analysis of the relationships between/among the diagnostic tests and lab results with the critically‐ill individual’s current condition(s).
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Medications
Identify and list a summary of relevant and significant medications. Indicate the trade name and generic name, the medication classification, the therapeutic use, major adverse effects, timing, dosage, route of administration, and the nursing implications. Also include the rationale(s) as to why the medication is prescribed for treatment. For example, document the rationale for how the treatment corrects the critically‐ill individual’s condition or a side effect of another drug that is prescribed for treatment. *This information can be presented in a table.
Nursing Diagnoses
In order of priority, identify three (3) nursing diagnoses for the individualized plan of care for this patient. Two of the nursing diagnoses must address actual problems, and one of the nursing diagnoses must be a “Risk for” or “Potential Complication” (PC). For each nursing diagnosis, include three (3) nursing outcomes, three (3) nursing interventions, and three (3) collaborative interventions. *This section can be presented as a table or concept map.
Interventions ‐ ROUTINE NURSING MANAGEMENT
Describe independent nursing care you provided in the care of the critically‐ill individual. Examples include, but are not limited to: activity level, position, ongoing monitoring, and nutrition (prescribed diet, tube feedings/TPN, formula, rate, and calculation of basal energy expenditure (BEE), patient education, wound care etc.). The rationale must be included for each intervention.
Interdisciplinary (ID) Care
Collaborative Management Identify the members of the interdisciplinary team caring for the critically‐ill individual. Provide a brief description of their roles and responsibilities. Interdisciplinary team members include, but are not limited to: physician, pharmacist, lab/diagnostic tests personnel, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work/case management, pastoral care, ethicist, etc.
Therapeutic Modalities
Describe the various therapeutic modalities used in the management of care for the critically‐ill individual. Discuss the extent of the nurse’s responsibilities and skills required to manage the therapeutic modality in comparison to the responsibilities of the members of the interdisciplinary team. Therapeutic modalities include but are not limited to: oxygen therapy (mode, FiO2,), dialysis/CRRT (settings), ventilator therapy (mode of ventilation, settings, FiO2). The rationale must be included for each modality.
Nursing Role Reflection
Provide a brief summary of how your role interacted with the members of the interdisciplinary team. Include in your summary Analysis of communication style preferences among interdisciplinary team members and with the critically‐ill individual and family members. What is the impact of your own communication style on others?
System barriers and facilitators. Did the organizational framework for interdisciplinary management of care facilitate or hindered the quality of care/outcomes for the critically‐ill individual? What recommendations can you make to the organizational system for enhancing
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interdisciplinary collaboration? Provide at minimum two (2) evidence‐based literature sources to support your recommendations.
Professional Development. Based on your experience(s), write ideas for your own professional self‐development plan to enhance your potential for becoming an effective member in an interdisciplinary team.
PREPARING THE PAPER Style and Format The paper should be typed and presented in APA format, including an APA title page, use of headings, and references with in‐text citations. Spelling and grammar will be evaluated with this assignment. Page Limits The body of the paper should be between 7‐10 pages, NOT including the Title and Reference pages.
Background Summary 1 to 1.5 pages Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests 1 to 1.5 pages Medications 1 to 1.5 pages Nursing Diagnoses 1 to 1.5 pages Interventions 1 page Interdisciplinary Care 1 to 1.5 pages Nursing Role Reflection 1 to 1.5 pages
GRADING CRITERIA Assignment Criteria
Points % Description
Background Information
10 10%
Includes ALL the elements as described in the assignment guidelines: Demographics History of present illness Relevant past medical and surgical history Admitting diagnosis(es) Course of current hospitalization to date Significant assessment findings during day(s) of care. Include vital signs,
focused assessment, and data from monitoring devices. Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests
10 10% Identifies and lists relevant and significant lab values and diagnostic tests/procedures performed.
Includes the rationales for performing the tests and for any abnormal results. Provides an analysis of the relationships between/among the diagnostic tests
and lab results with the critically‐ill individual’s current condition(s). Medications 10 10% Identifies and lists relevant and significant medications.
Indicates the trade name and generic name, the medication classification, the therapeutic use, major adverse effects, and nursing implications.
Includes the rationale(s) as to why the medication is prescribed for treatment. Nursing Diagnoses
15 15% Identifies three (3) nursing diagnoses in order of priority: 2 actual problems and 1 risk for or potential complications for the plan of care.
Includes 3 nursing outcomes, 3 nursing interventions, and 3 collaborative interventions for each nursing diagnosis.
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Interventions: Routine Nursing Management
10 10% Describes independent nursing care provided in the care of the critically‐ill individual.
The rationales are included for each intervention.
ID Care: Collaborative Management
10 10%
Provides a comprehensive list of the interdisciplinary team members caring for the critically‐ill individual.
Provides a brief description of the roles and responsibilities of each respective interdisciplinary team members.
ID Care: Therapeutic Modalities
10 10% Describes the various therapeutic modalities used in the management of care for the critically‐ill individual.
Discusses the extent of the nurse’s responsibilities and skills required to manage the therapeutic modality in comparison to the responsibilities of the members of the interdisciplinary team.
The rationales are included for each respective modality. Nursing Role Reflection
20 20%
Summary includes: Analysis of communication style preferences among interdisciplinary team
members and with the critically‐ill individual and family members; Analysis of the impact of own communication style on others Description of system barriers and facilitators in relation to the quality of
care/outcomes for the critically‐ill individual Discussion of recommendations to the organizational system for enhancing
interdisciplinary collaboration, which are supported by at least two (2) evidence‐based literature
Description of ideas for own professional self‐development plan to enhance own potential for becoming an effective member in an interdisciplinary team.
APA Format, Spelling, Grammar, and Mechanics
5 5% Proper APA format for title page, headings, references and in‐text citations. No errors in spelling, grammar, and mechanics
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GRADING RUBRIC Assignment Criteria
Outstanding or Highest Level of Performance
A (92–100%)
Very Good or High Level of Performance
B (84–91%)
Competent or Satisfactory Level of Performance
C (76–83%)
Poor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
F (0–75%)
Background Information (10 points)
Includes ALL the guideline elements: Demographics History of present illness Relevant past medical and
surgical history Admitting diagnosis(es) Course of current
hospitalization to date Significant assessment findings
during day(s) of care. Includes vital signs, focused assessment, and data from monitoring devices.
10 points
Does not include 1‐2 elements: Demographics History of present illness Relevant past medical and
surgical history Admitting diagnosis(es) Course of current
hospitalization to date Significant assessment findings
during day(s) of care. Includes vital signs, focused assessment, and data from monitoring devices.
9 points
Does not include 3 elements: Demographics History of present illness Relevant past medical and
surgical history Admitting diagnosis(es) Course of current
hospitalization to date Significant assessment findings
during day(s) of care. Includes vital signs, focused assessment, and data from monitoring devices.
8 points
Does not include 4 or more elements: Demographics History of present illness Relevant past medical and
surgical history Admitting diagnosis(es) Course of current
hospitalization to date Significant assessment findings
during day(s) of care. Includes vital signs, focused assessment, and data from monitoring devices.
0–7 points
Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests (10 points)
Identifies and lists relevant and significant lab values and diagnostic tests/procedures performed.
Comprehensively discusses the rationales for performing the tests and for any abnormal results.
Comprehensively provides an analysis of the relationships between/among the diagnostic tests and lab results with the critically‐ill individual’s current condition(s).
10 points
Missed identifying 1‐2 relevant/significant lab values and/or diagnostic tests/ procedures performed.
Adequately discusses the rationales for performing the tests and for any abnormal results.
Adequately provides an analysis of the relationships between/among the diagnostic tests and lab results with the critically‐ill individual’s current condition(s).
9 points
Missed identifying 3‐4 relevant/significant lab values and/or diagnostic tests/ procedures performed.
Adequately discusses the rationales for performing the tests and for any abnormal results.
Adequately provides an analysis of the relationships between/among the diagnostic tests and lab results with the critically‐ill individual’s current condition(s).
8 points
Missed identifying ≥ 5 relevant/significant lab values and/or diagnostic tests/ procedures performed.
Adequately discusses the rationales for performing the tests and for any abnormal results.
Adequately provides an analysis of the relationships between/among the diagnostic tests and lab results with the critically‐ill individual’s current condition(s).
0–7 points
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Assignment Criteria
Outstanding or Highest Level of Performance
A (92–100%)
Very Good or High Level of Performance
B (84–91%)
Competent or Satisfactory Level of Performance
C (76–83%)
Poor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
F (0–75%)
Medications (10 points)
Identifies and lists relevant and significant medications.
For medications listed: identifies trade name and generic name, the medication classification, the therapeutic use, major adverse effects, and nursing implications.
Comprehensively discusses the rationale(s) as to why the medication is prescribed for treatment.
10 points
Missed identifying 1‐2 relevant and significant medications.
For medications listed: identifies trade name and generic name, the medication classification, the therapeutic use, major adverse effects, and nursing implications.
Adequately discusses the rationale(s) as to why the medication is prescribed for treatment.
9 points
Missed identifying 3‐4 relevant and significant medications.
For medications listed: identifies trade name and generic name, the medication classification, the therapeutic use, major adverse effects, and nursing implications.
Adequately discusses the rationale(s) as to why the medication is prescribed for treatment.
8 points
Missed identifying ≥ 5 relevant and significant medications.
For medications listed: identifies trade name and generic name, the medication classification, the therapeutic use, major adverse effects, and nursing implications.
Inadequately discusses the rationale(s) as to why the medication is prescribed for treatment.
0–7 points
Nursing Diagnoses (15 points)
Identifies 3 nursing diagnoses – 2 actual problems and 1 risk for or potential complication; All the diagnoses are considered priorities for the critically‐ill individual. For each nursing diagnosis, the plan of care includes: 3 nursing outcomes, 3 nursing interventions 3 collaborative interventions.
14‐15 points
Identifies 3 nursing diagnoses – 2 actual problems and 1 risk for or potential complication; Two of the diagnoses are considered priorities for the critically‐ill individual. For each nursing diagnosis, the plan of care includes: 3 nursing outcomes, 3 nursing interventions 3 collaborative interventions.
13 points
Identifies 2 nursing diagnoses – actual and/or risk for or potential complication; Both of the diagnoses are considered priorities for the critically‐ill individual. For each nursing diagnosis, the plan of care includes: 2‐3 nursing outcomes, 2‐3 nursing interventions 2‐3 collaborative interventions.
12 points
Identifies nursing diagnoses ‐ actual and/or risk for or potential complications that are not relevant OR are not priority for the critically‐ill individual. For each nursing diagnosis, the plan of care includes: 0‐1 nursing outcome, and/or 0‐1 nursing interventions, and/or
0‐1 collaborative intervention. 0–11 points
Interventions: Routine Nursing Management (10 points)
Comprehensively describes independent nursing care provided in the care of the critically‐ill individual.
Adequately describes independent nursing care provided in the care of the critically‐ill individual.
Adequately describes independent nursing care provided in the care of the critically‐ill individual.
Minimally describes independent nursing care provided in the care of the critically‐ill individual.
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Assignment Criteria
Outstanding or Highest Level of Performance
A (92–100%)
Very Good or High Level of Performance
B (84–91%)
Competent or Satisfactory Level of Performance
C (76–83%)
Poor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
F (0–75%)
ALL interventions are referenced, with use of evidence‐based literature.
10 points
1‐2 interventions are not referenced, yet display use of evidence‐based literature.
9 points
3‐4 interventions are not referenced, and show minimal use of evidence‐based literature.
8 points
≥ 5 interventions are not referenced, with minimal/no use of evidence‐based
0–7 points
ID Care: Collaborative Management (10 points)
Comprehensively identifies ALL interdisciplinary team members involved in the care of the critically‐ill individual. Comprehensively describes the roles and responsibilities of each interdisciplinary team member.
10 points
Missed identifying 1 interdisciplinary team member who was involved in the care of the critically‐ill individual. Adequately describes the roles and responsibilities of each interdisciplinary team member.
9 points
Missed identifying 2 interdisciplinary team members who were involved in the care of the critically‐ill individual. Minimally describes the roles and responsibilities of each interdisciplinary team member.
8 points
Missed identifying ≥ 3 interdisciplinary team members who were involved in the care of the critically‐ill individual. Inadequately describes the roles and responsibilities of each interdisciplinary team member.
0–7 points
ID Care: Therapeutic Modalities (10 points)
Comprehensive and accurate description of therapeutic modalities. Comprehensive discussion of nursing responsibilities/skills required to manage therapeutic modalities in comparison to the responsibilities of the interdisciplinary team. Comprehensive and properly referenced description of rationales included for each respective modality.
10 points
Adequate and accurate description of therapeutic modalities. Adequate discussion of nursing responsibilities/skills required to manage therapeutic modalities in comparison to the responsibilities of the interdisciplinary team. Adequate and properly referenced description of rationales included for each respective modality.
9 points
Brief, yet accurate description of therapeutic modalities. Adequate discussion of nursing responsibilities/skills required to manage therapeutic modalities in comparison to the responsibilities of the interdisciplinary team. Brief, yet properly referenced description of rationales included for each respective modality.
8 points
Minimal and/or inaccurate description of therapeutic modalities. Minimal or inadequate discussion of nursing responsibilities/skills required to manage therapeutic modalities in comparison to the responsibilities of the interdisciplinary team. Minimal and/or improperly referenced description of rationales included for each respective modality.
0–7 points
Nursing Role Reflection (20 points)
For ALL 4 Criteria, summary provides comprehensive and insightful reflection on the nursing
For 3 Criteria, summary provides comprehensive and insightful reflection on the nursing role
For 2 Criteria, summary provides comprehensive and insightful reflection on the nursing role
For 0‐1 Criteria, summary provides comprehensive and insightful reflection on the nursing
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Assignment Criteria
Outstanding or Highest Level of Performance
A (92–100%)
Very Good or High Level of Performance
B (84–91%)
Competent or Satisfactory Level of Performance
C (76–83%)
Poor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
F (0–75%)
role within the interdisciplinary team, which addresses communication style and
preferences system barriers and
facilitators practical, evidence‐based
recommendations for system enhancements
practical, relevant professional self‐ development plan
19–20 points
within the interdisciplinary team, which addresses communication style and
preferences system barriers and
facilitators practical, evidence‐based
recommendations for system enhancements
practical, relevant professional self‐ development plan
17‐18 points
within the interdisciplinary team, which addresses communication style and
preferences system barriers and
facilitators practical, evidence‐based
recommendations for system enhancements
practical, relevant professional self‐ development plan
16 points
role within the interdisciplinary team, which addresses communication style and
preferences system barriers and
facilitators practical, evidence‐based
recommendations for system enhancements
practical, relevant professional self‐ development plan
0– 15 points
APA Format, Spelling, Grammar, and Mechanics (5 points)
Contains no errors in APA formatting, spelling, grammar, and mechanics.
5 points
Contains 1‐2 errors in APA formatting, spelling, grammar, and mechanics.
4.5 points
Contains 3‐4 errors in APA formatting, spelling, grammar, and mechanics.
4 points
Contains ≥ 5 errors in APA formatting, spelling, grammar, and mechanics.
0‐3 points
Total Points Possible = 100 points