Demonstrate critical thinking in articulating these findings by defending thinking and diagnostic reasoning.

Case Critical Analysis Paper

FORMAT:

Submitted papers are limited to 10 pages maximum (cover page, reference list, and relevant appendices are not included in to the 10-page maximum). Grading will be limited to the first 10 pages; anything beyond 10 pages will not be marked.

Papers should be double-spaced, 12-font, Times New Roman, with 1 inch margins on all sides. Follow APA for format and references.

In this case critical analysis paper, the student will create a diagnostic plan for a client presenting with a specific clinical presentation in the clinical setting. The case critical analysis paper and the consult letter are to be written on the same client.

The goals of this assignment are to:

Develop knowledge and skill in organizing thinking related to a particular case, given a profile of characteristics relevant to that particular case by utilizing a framework for a presenting problem;

Discriminate between what is relevant and irrelevant, given the particular presenting problem;

Demonstrate critical thinking in articulating these findings by defending thinking and diagnostic reasoning;

Integrate advanced practice competencies from a primary health care perspective;

Articulate the ‘value-added’ contribution made by NPs in primary health care;

Develop skills in the written articulation of presenting clinical findings in a succinct and comprehensive manner.