Instructions attached.
1. Choose a pharmacological agent that has been on the market less than 5 years.
2. Research the literature and obtain two to three resources for current, evidence-based information related to the pharmacological agent.
3.
Develop a teaching brochure and one page paper following these guidelines.
a. Brochure for nurses- Focus on nurses for literacy level
· Key/Relevant Drug Information (30 points/30%)
· Drug Class
· Mechanism of Action
· Drug Administration and Dosage
· Drug Interactions
· Lab effects/interference
· Patient Education Considerations (35 points/35%)
· Nursing Management
· Patient Education Considerations (special considerations)- provide examples specific to client age needs- geriatric, pediatric and pregnant client
· Patient Assessment
· Side Effects/Adverse Effects/Toxicities
· Special considerations- provide examples specific to client age needs- geriatric, pediatric, and pregnant clients
· Visual Effects/Creativity (10 points/10%)
· Developed per the required standard
· Appropriate for the intended audience (focus on nurses for literacy level)
· Graphics enhance the purpose of the brochure
· Brochure is visually appealing
b. One Page Paper (15 points/15%)
· Describes intended use of brochure (focus on nurses for literacy level)
· Includes:
· Name
· Date
· Class
· Reference page
· Describe how brochure information would be revised if intended brochure audience had a low health literacy level.
c. APA Format (5 points/5%)
· Includes no more than 3 unique errors with APA format (current ed.)
· At least two (2) scholarly, primary sources from the last 5 years, excluding the textbook, are provided
d. Writing and Mechanics (5 points/5%)
· Clearly written
· Includes no more than three unique errors of grammar
· Includes no more than three unique errors in writing mechanics
· Paper is one page, excluding references and title page
