TO PREPARE
• Identify a Case:
o Choose/Create a patient case from your clinical experience where you and your preceptor approached the treatment plan differently.
• Research evidence-based information pertinent to your chosen patient for treatment Clinical Practice Guidelines and Standards of Care.
Evaluation Criteria:
• Clarity and completeness of the case summary.
• Depth of analysis and comparison between treatment plans.
• Use of evidence-based rationale for your alternative plan.
• Reflection on learning and future application.
• Proper use of APA formatting and references.
Write a paper:
Briefly summarize:
• The patient case, including all relevant information: the patient’s history, assessment findings, medications, any pertinent testing, presenting symptoms, and the final diagnosis (ensure patient confidentiality).
Compare Treatment Plans:
• Describe your preceptor’s recommended treatment plan and interventions.
• Explain the alternative treatment plan you would have recommended as a nurse practitioner based upon Clinical Practice Guidelines and Standards of Care.
Justify Your Approach:
• Use evidence-based guidelines, clinical research, and relevant literature to support your alternative plan.
• Discuss why you believe your approach would be effective, considering the patient’s history, condition, and individual needs.
Reflect on Differences:
• Analyze the differences between your plan and your preceptor’s.
• Consider factors such as clinical experience, knowledge, patient-centered care, and the influence of evidence-based practice in decision-making.
Lessons Learned:
• Reflect on how this experience has influenced your clinical practice and approach to treatment planning.
• Discuss how you can apply what you learned to future patient care.
• How might you approach another provider professionally in the future when you find treatment plans differing during collaboration on the patient case?