Skin Cancer

Paper instructions:
Skin Cancer

A. Etiology & Pathophysiology: Include populations affected, risk factors, and other related factors (age, gender, etc.). Discuss method of transmission and gene

(s) affected.

B. Physical Concerns: What physical characteristics may be apparent? Is an affected patient at risk for additional complications? Is mobility affected? Nutritional

status? Etc.

C. Psychosocial & Family/Support Systems: Discuss psychosocial implications, including body image, socialization issues, and educational concerns. How might

friends and family members of an affected person be impacted? Why? Is government assistance available? How would a patient access available resources?

D. Genetic Testing: Is genetic testing available? When might it be indicated? Discuss cost/benefit ratio.

E. Legal/Ethical Considerations: What ethical implications might arise as a result of genetic testing; of opting in/out of testing? Who can consent to testing?

F. Cultural Considerations: Is the incidence of the disorder increased in certain cultural populations? Would members of various cultures be impacted differently

based on underlying beliefs, practices, etc.?

G. Teaching Points: At what age is the disorder typically identified? What usually leads to diagnosis? What can the patient/family expect as the person ages and

the disease progresses? What are current treatment options?

H. Scholarly Presentation: Spelling, grammar, visual interest of PowerPoint Presentation

I. APA format: Use of an two peer reviewed resources, APA format throughout the PPT presentation

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Module B Health Promotion and Teaching
GRADING CRITERIA FOR GENETICS DISORDER PRESENTATION
Group members:
Etiology & Pathophysiology of Disorder (10 points)
Includes 1-2 of the following (3 point):
Gene(s) affected;
Populations affected;
Gender distribution;
Mode of transmission;
Risk factors;
How disease is manifested @ the cellular level.
Includes 3-4 of the following (6 points):
Gene(s) affected;
Populations affected;
Gender distribution;
Mode of transmission;
Risk factors;
How disease is manifested @ the cellular level
Includes 5+ of the following (10 points):
Gene(s) affected;
Populations affected;
Gender distribution;
Mode of transmission;
Risk factors;
How disease is manifested @ the cellular level
Major Physical Concerns Related to the Disorder (10 points)
Includes 1 of the following (3 points):
Signs/symptoms and when manifested;
Abnormal lab values;
Potential for sequelae.
Includes 2 of the following (6 points):
Signs/symptoms and when manifested;
Abnormal lab values;
Potential for sequelae.
Includes 3 of the following (10 points):
Signs/symptoms and when manifested;
Abnormal lab values;
Potential for sequelae.
Major Psycho-social & Family/Support Systems Concerns Related to the Disorder (10 points)
Includes 1 of the following (3 points):
Impact on patient’s psychosocial health;
Impact on patient’s family/support system psychosocial health;
Identification & explanation of resources (i.e. support groups).
Includes 2 of the following (6 points):
Impact on patient’s psychosocial health;
Impact on patient’s family/support system psychosocial health;
Identification & explanation of resources (i.e. support groups).
Includes 3 of the following (10 points):
Impact on patient’s psychosocial health;
Impact on patient’s family/support system psychosocial health;
Identification & explanation of resources (i.e. support groups).
Genetic Testing (10 points)
Includes 1-2 of the following (3 points):
Genetic counseling options;
When indicated?
Genetic screening/testing available?
When indicated?
Is screening/testing accessible for most patients? Limitations?
Includes 3-4 of the following (6 points):
Genetic counseling options;
When indicated?
Genetic screening/testing available?
When indicated?
Is screening/testing accessible for most patients? Limitations?
Includes 5+ of the following (10 points):
Genetic counseling options;
When indicated?
Genetic screening/testing available?
When indicated?
Is screening/testing accessible for most patients? Limitations?
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Module B Health Promotion and Teaching
Legal/Ethical Considerations Related to Testing and/or Disorder (10 points)
Includes 1-2 of the following (3 points):
Ethical principles identified;
Ethical principles described;
Identification of ethical principles related to disorder;
Legal principles identified;
Legal principles described;
Identification of legal principles related to disorder.
Includes 3-4 of the following (6 points):
Ethical principles identified;
Ethical principles described;
Identification of ethical principles related to disorder;
Legal principles identified;
Legal principles described;
Identification of legal principles related to disorder.
Includes 5+ of the following (10 points):
Ethical principles identified;
Ethical principles described;
Identification of ethical principles related to disorder;
Legal principles identified;
Legal principles described;
Identification of legal principles related to disorder.
Cultural Considerations Related to Disorder (10 points)
Includes 1-2 of the following (3 points):
How the disorder may impact members of various cultural groups related to:
Diet;
Medications;
Treatments;
Access to care;
Lifestyle practices;
Communication style;
Pattern of decision making.

Includes 3-4 of the following (6 points):
How the disorder may impact members of various cultural groups related to:
Diet;
Medications;
Treatments;
Access to care;
Lifestyle practices;
Communication style;
Pattern of decision making.
Includes 5+ of the following (10 points):
How the disorder may impact members of various cultural groups related to:
Diet;
Medications;
Treatments;
Access to care;
Lifestyle practices;
Communication style;
Pattern of decision making.
Appropriate Teaching Points Across the Life Span (10 points)
Includes 1-2 of the following (3 points):
Signs/symptoms;
Life expectancy;
Quality of life;
Impact of treatment;
Potential adverse effects of treatment;
Identification and management of sequelae;
Current research related to disorder.
Includes 3-4 of the following (6 points):
Signs/symptoms;
Life expectancy;
Quality of life;
Impact of treatment;
Potential adverse effects of treatment;
Identification and management of sequelae;
Current research related to disorder.
Includes 5+ of the following (10 points):
Signs/symptoms;
Life expectancy;
Quality of life;
Impact of treatment;
Potential adverse effects of treatment;
Identification and management of sequelae;
Current research related to disorder.
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Module B Health Promotion and Teaching
Scholarly Presentation (10 points)
Includes 1-2 of the following (3 points):
More than 4 errors in grammar & spelling; not visually interesting PPT, no use of pictures and/or color;
All group members’ names’ included (if working in a group)
Includes 2 of the following (6 points):
No more than 4 errors in grammar & spelling; visually interesting PPT, minimal use of pictures and/or color;
All group members’ names’ included (if working in a group)
Includes all of the following (10 points):
No more than 2 errors in grammar & spelling; visually interesting PPT, with use of pictures and color;
All group members’ names’ included (if working in a group)
APA Format
(10 points)
Includes 1 of the following (3 points):
APA format (more than 4 APA format errors), citation of at least ONE ADDITIONAL reference/article other than textbooks not present.
Includes 1 of the following (6 points):
APA format (no more than 4 APA format errors), citation of at least ONE ADDITIONAL reference/article other than textbooks.
Includes 2 of the following
(10 points):
APA format (no more than 2 APA format errors), citation of at least ONE ADDITIONAL reference/article other than textbooks.
Response to peer presentations (10 points)
Not complete (0 points):
Not completed by the student.
Includes 1 of the following (6 points):
Something the student learned; how future nursing practice will be impacted; personal experience or knowledge of disease.
Includes 2 of the following
(10 points):
Something the student learned; how future nursing practice will be impacted; personal experience or knowledge of disease.