Wellness Care Plan - What does this guy want from me?

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Okay, so my Fundamentals of Nursing professor has a very thick accent and no one understands a word he says. Written information can be just as difficult to decipher as well and he treats us like idiots if we ask for clarification. I'm working on an assignment for a Wellness Care Plan but I'm having trouble just getting it off the ground. The instructions he gave us are exactly as follows:

1. This should be submitted in academic paper.

2. No on-line submission

3. there should be: (corresponding points will be deducted if you miss to follow this guideline)

a. Title page (title of requirement, you complete name, name of your degree program, name of your school, date of submission, and name of your professor)

b. Table of Contents

c. Body (Case Study= the case study should be atleast 2-3 paragraphs detailing the patient scenario, you may use, modify a HESI-EVOLVE-VCE case study), (Priority Problem List), (2 care plan: 1 for actual; 1 for risk),

d. Reference (cite the source of the case study, nursing diagnosis, inference, and nursing interventions.

Hope this guidelines is clear to all of you.

I realize there are misspellings and poor grammar & punctuation throughout but this is exactly what I've been given. As you can see, he's a real stickler. I go to a very small school and his is the only Fundamentals class yet he will deduct points if I fail to provide the name of my school, program, and professor (him). If anyone has done a similar assignment or knows how I should proceed, please help. Thanks

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It kind of seems like he is looking for your paper to be done in APA format. You might try looking that up online or use your APA manual if you have one. Other than that, it seems pretty straightforward.

Make sure your references are in APA as well. Purdue owl is very helpful for that.

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If the instructor want's APA format, he should says so. I find these instructions vague and confusing. I've written many, many academic papers in my BSN program, and we are always given very clear instructions of what the assignment is about, what content needs to be there, and that it needs to be written in APA format following the guidelines of the official APA "Publication Manual." APA has very specific guidelines down to the most minute of details, such as heading formatting , abbreviations, how numbers are written, how colons are used, etc. Additionally, we are always given a grading rubric to go with the paper, to show exactly how the paper will be graded, such as 5 points for grammar and sentence structure, 20 points for proper APA, 10 points for intro, etc. and the expectations are very clearly outlined. BTW, including instructor name on the title page, degree program, date and having a table of contents is not proper APA format, at least, not that I've ever seen.

If it were me doing this paper, I would do basic APA formatting, such as 1" boarders, a running head, and size 12 font in Times New Roman, page numbers in upper right, and cite my sources in text APA style with an APA reference page. You will need an intro (why do we care, what is this paper about), a body, and a conclusion that sums it all up. Depending on how you do your paper layout, you may want to use headings and subheadings, sometimes these can make transitions between topics a little smoother and easier to transition. I would be happy to send you an APA Template word document that I created, and use for writing the many APA papers I have to write. Just let me know and send me your email.

Also, my final suggestion is try not to stress over this too much. Just do your best, make sure you have the points that the instructor wants, make sure your content is there, and you should do fine.

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Thanks JW74, I really appreciate your help. With the instructions he included a template but it's just the one with the columns like a regular student care plan. I guess I'm having the most trouble trying to imagine how to write the paper in APA if this is the template he is sending. Seems like it should be one or the other. And if I'm writing it as an academic paper (which I would prefer), then how do I translate a care plan to that style? I'm so confused...

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Specializes in CEN, CFRN, PHRN, RCIS, EMT-P.
Okay, so my Fundamentals of Nursing professor has a very thick accent and no one understands a word he says. Written information can be just as difficult to decipher as well and he treats us like idiots if we ask for clarification. I'm working on an assignment for a Wellness Care Plan but I'm having trouble just getting it off the ground. The instructions he gave us are exactly as follows:

1. This should be submitted in academic paper.

2. No on-line submission

3. there should be: (corresponding points will be deducted if you miss to follow this guideline)

a. Title page (title of requirement, you complete name, name of your degree program, name of your school, date of submission, and name of your professor)

b. Table of Contents

c. Body (Case Study= the case study should be atleast 2-3 paragraphs detailing the patient scenario, you may use, modify a HESI-EVOLVE-VCE case study), (Priority Problem List), (2 care plan: 1 for actual; 1 for risk),

d. Reference (cite the source of the case study, nursing diagnosis, inference, and nursing interventions.

Hope this guidelines is clear to all of you.

I realize there are misspellings and poor grammar & punctuation throughout but this is exactly what I've been given. As you can see, he's a real stickler. I go to a very small school and his is the only Fundamentals class yet he will deduct points if I fail to provide the name of my school, program, and professor (him). If anyone has done a similar assignment or knows how I should proceed, please help. Thanks

Bad mouthing your professor's accent is not nice, anyway, write your paper following the instructions you posted. I'm having trouble understanding why you are confused about this.

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Wow... formatting got really messed up. Let me try reposting my response.

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Specializes in None yet..

You can also rewrite his instructions, inserting any assumptions you're making, and ask him to read it to let you know whether you've understood correctly.

Also, can you ask him to put a sample paper on reserve at the library and/or to review your draft? I've never had an instructor who wouldn't do that and setting a date for a draft review is a good way to outfox deadline procrastination (if you have that problem.)

This is a great exercise, actually. In my short time of healthcare experience I've noticed that communication between people of different cultures and primary languages is a significant issue. Learning how to navigate these challenges can be a pain, but it's worth it to learn to be a better teammate and caregiver.

Have fun with it if you can.

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You wrote: "And if I'm writing it as an academic paper (which I would prefer), then how do I translate a care plan to that style? I'm so confused..."

Yes, this kind of writing can be difficult, esp. the first time. I've written at least two formal papers on case studies (maybe more, I've written so many papers I've lost count), but for these two specific writing assignments that I do remember, the professor gave us all the same case study, with questions we needed to answer, and all of this had to be done in an APA paper format. The first time we got this assignment, we were all just like you, thinking how the heck do we turn a case study into a formal paper? What I found interesting is that we all interpreted the assignment differently, and came up with different ways to do this.

So for the two case studies I did, one was on a diabetic pt, and the other was on a Myasthenia Gravis pt. For both papers, I began with an intro that discussed the disease process, some statistics, and demographics of who got it etc. Then I introduced the patient of my case study as being one of those affected by this disease. This was all done in the intro paragraph. Then for the body of the paper, I went through the entire case study as though it were a real case, but using citations for every action or thought process that was involved with the care of this patient. I did mine more story-like, through the eyes of a nurse caring for the pt, but others in my class did it differently. They explained the case as it unfolded, then discussed in an academic tone what would need to be done for this pt, tests, meds, assessments, etc.

It seemed that there was not necessarily a single right or wrong way to set up the paper, but the content needed to be solid, and of course grammar, sentence structure, and APA had to be done well (especially citations).

Not sure if this helps, but hopefully it does. Good luck (:

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Specializes in critical care.

This seems pretty straightforward to me as well. I'll reword how I understand it, and maybe that'll help.

Page 1: title page per APA guidelines

Page 2: table of contents per APA

Page 3: a summary of the patient. You'll include background and assessment. Word it in sentences: XY is a 76 year old Caucasian male with x, y, and z medical conditions. He is an (occupation) at (business name) and presently lives with (people). (New paragraph.) On assessment, he has.... (Go through a review of body systems.)

Page 4: list priority diagnoses. I personally would use a list that is numbered in order of most important to least. You said in your assignment that you are doing wellness care planning, right? So focus on wellness, not illness, with your diagnoses. These will often times be "Readiness for..." and so on.

Page 5: In chart format, work up your actual diagnosis.

Page 6: work up your "risk of" diagnosis.

Page 7: references in APA format.

Hope that helps some.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

For Wellness....depending on your scenario....If they are asthmatic and smoke....include smoking cessation as a path to improved wellness. Diabetic that is non compliant with diet....teach nutrition. Over weight...diet nutrition.

This link may give you a leg up. How to Write a Case Study Paper (with sample Nursing 52 papers)

[TABLE]

[TR]

[TH=width: 25%]Section[/TH]

[TH=width: 75%]Information to Include [/TH]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD] Introduction (patient and problem) [/TD]

[TD]

  • Explain who the patient is (Age, gender, etc.)
  • Explain what the problem is (What was he/she diagnosed with, or what happened?)
  • Introduce your main argument (What should you as a nurse focus on or do?)

[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD] Pathophysiology [/TD]

[TD]

  • Explain the disease (What are the symptoms? What causes it?)

[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD] History [/TD]

[TD]

  • Explain what health problems the patient has (Has she/he been diagnosed with other diseases?)
  • Detail any and all previous treatments (Has she/he had any prior surgeries or is he/she on medication?)

[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD] Nursing Physical Assessment [/TD]

[TD]

  • List all the patient’s health stats in sentences with specific numbers/levels (Blood pressure, bowel sounds, ambulation, etc.)

[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD] Related Treatments [/TD]

[TD]

  • Explain what treatments the patient is receiving because of his/her disease

[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD]Nursing Care Plan

[/TD]

[TD] [/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD]

Nursing Diagnosis & Patient Goal

[/TD]

[TD]

  • Explain what your nursing diagnosis is (What is the main problem for this patient? What need to be addressed?)
  • Explain what your goal is for helping the patient recover (What do you want to change for the patient?)

[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD]

Nursing Interventions

[/TD]

[TD]

  • Explain how you will accomplish your nursing goals, and support this with citations (Reference the literature)

[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD]

Evaluation

[/TD]

[TD]

  • Explain how effective the nursing intervention was (What happened after your nursing intervention? Did the patient get better?)

[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD] Recommendations [/TD]

[TD]

  • Explain what the patient or nurse should do in the future to continue recovery/improvement

[/TD]

[/TR]

[/TABLE]

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Specializes in None yet..
Thanks JW74, I really appreciate your help. With the instructions he included a template but it's just the one with the columns like a regular student care plan. I guess I'm having the most trouble trying to imagine how to write the paper in APA if this is the template he is sending. Seems like it should be one or the other. And if I'm writing it as an academic paper (which I would prefer), then how do I translate a care plan to that style? I'm so confused...

You need to talk to your instructor. This is not going to be the only time you have difficulty understanding a supervisor... or a coworker. Use the comments here as preparation, not substitution, for talking with your instructor.

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You guys are amazing! This is all great advice and I'm feeling much more confident and excited about this project. It's likely true JW that all of us will present something different as our instructor never gives examples, nor does he have a deadline date for drafts. So as long as it's a detailed paper, I'm sure he won't he won't be too hard on me if I didn't do it exactly as he expected. Thanks for all the great advice. I'm certainly going to use it!

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