This week, we will continue applying foundational pharmacology concepts to the cardiovascular system while strengthening your understanding of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Remember, pharmacokinetics describes what the body does to a drug through absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME), whereas pharmacodynamics describes what the drug does to the body.
As advanced practice nurses, it is important to recognize how patient-specific factors may influence medication response, safety, and therapeutic outcomes. These factors include age, genetics, sex, ethnicity, diet, smoking, alcohol use, substance use, comorbid conditions, and organ function.
Each module includes Weekly Study Questions designed to guide your learning by emphasizing key concepts, clinical priorities, and clinical decision-making skills. Use these questions to help focus your review of the readings and learning activities, prepare for course assessments and certification examinations, and strengthen the clinical reasoning needed for real-world advanced practice.
Module 1 Due Dates
All items are due by 10:59 pm CT on the date listed.
June 6:
Assessment: Cardiovascular System Patient Case, Part 2
In Part 2 of the Cardiovascular System Patient Case, you will synthesize your learning into a succinct elevator speech, presenting your patient plan and reflecting on how new insights from the module inform your clinical approach.
This assignment challenges you to communicate complex pharmacotherapeutic decisions clearly and concisely, demonstrating your ability to adapt treatment strategies based on evolving evidence and patient needs. Use the study questions to identify key information and ensure your presentation is both comprehensive and focused.
Level 1: No AI Permitted
AI tools may not be used at any stage
Common for clinical documentation or performance‑based work
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this assessment.
Required Resources:-
Utilize course resources and scholarly sources published within the past 5 years to assist you in completing the cardiovascular system patient case.
Kaltura GuideLinks to an external site. (Interactive)
To prepare:
Complete the Cardiovascular System Patient Case, Part 1
Consider the important information to present from your patient plan
By Sunday of Week 2
Submit a 3-minute elevator speech recording using a slide deck to highlight the important information from your patient plan.
Imagine you are giving your preceptor an update on the case. In your presentation, explore how your treatment plan would change based on what you learned this week. This presentation should be no more than 3 minutes.
Submission Information – Video
Click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
Next, click Text Entry and then click the Embed Kaltura Media button.
Select your recorded video under My Media.
Click Submit Assignment for review.
Rubric
NURS_6521_Module1_Assignment2_Rubric
NURS_6521_Module1_Assignment2_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity and Accuracy of Clinical Update
12.5 to >11.1 pts
Excellent
Provides a clear, concise, and clinically accurate update that highlights the key points of the patient plan. Shows strong understanding of how new weekly learning influenced changes to the treatment plan. Content is well‑organized and highly relevant.
11.1 to >9.9 pts
Good
Provides a generally clear update with accurate information. Explains how weekly learning informed some changes to the treatment plan, though depth may be limited. Organization is logical.
9.9 to >8.6 pts
Fair
Provides a partially clear update but may include vague, incomplete, or loosely connected information. Limited explanation of how weekly learning changed the plan.
8.6 to >0 pts
Poor
Update is unclear, inaccurate, or missing essential details. Does not connect weekly learning to changes in the treatment plan.
12.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegration of Medication Plan and Personalized Considerations
12.5 to >11.1 pts
Excellent
Clearly explains medication choices and personalized factors (genetics, age, ethnicity, comorbidities, etc.) in a way that is appropriate for a preceptor update. Shows strong clinical reasoning and relevance.
11.1 to >9.9 pts
Good
Explains medication plan with some personalization. Clinical reasoning is appropriate but lacks depth or specificity.
9.9 to >8.6 pts
Fair
Mentions medication plan but lacks clear reasoning or meaningful personalization.
8.6 to >0 pts
Poor
Medication details are inaccurate, missing, or lack any personalization.
12.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength of Presentation
5 pts
Excellent
Presentation is no more than 3 minutes in length.
0 pts
Poor
Presentation is longer than 3 minutes.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessionalism and Design
7.5 to >6.7 pts
Excellent
Presentation is consistently professional, well designed, and easy to follow. Visuals consistently complement the content.
6.7 to >5.9 pts
Good
Presentation is mostly professional, well designed, and easy to follow. Visuals mostly complement the content.
5.9 to >5.2 pts
Fair
Presentation is minimally professional. Some parts are poorly designed and difficult to follow. Visuals are poorly designed and/or do not complement content in some sections.
5.2 to >0 pts
Poor
Presentation is disorganized, unclear, or incomplete. Visuals are distracting, confusing, or do not complement the content.
7.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpeaker Delivery
7.5 to >6.7 pts
Excellent
Speaker delivery is consistently engaging and clear.
6.7 to >5.9 pts
Good
Speaker delivery is mostly engaging and clear.
5.9 to >5.2 pts
Fair
Speaker delivery is minimally engaging. Some sections lack clarity.
5.2 to >0 pts
Poor
Speaker delivery is unclear or incomplete.
7.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Attribution and APA Formatting
2.5 to >2.2 pts
Excellent
All sources are cited in APA format without any errors. Student work is original– no AI-generated text is presented as student’s own, independent work.
2.2 to >1.9 pts
Good
All sources are cited in APA format with some minor errors. Student work is original– no AI-generated text is presented as student’s own, independent work.
1.9 to >1.7 pts
Fair
All sources are cited with frequent APA formatting errors. Student work is original– no AI-generated text is presented as student’s own, independent work.
1.7 to >0 pts
Poor
Missing source citations and/or minimal adherence to APA formatting rules. Student work is not original– AI-generated text is presented as student’s own, independent work.
2.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Mechanics, and Punctuation
2.5 to >2.2 pts
Excellent
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
2.2 to >1.9 pts
Good
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with few errors.
1.9 to >1.7 pts
Fair
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with frequent errors.
1.7 to >0 pts
Poor
Post contains frequent errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that interfere with comprehension.
2.5 pts
Total Points: 50