NURS-6501 Week 1 DQ: Alterations in Cellular Processes

NURS-6501 Week 1 DQ: Alterations in Cellular Processes

NURS-6501 Week 1 DQ: Alterations in Cellular Processes

Discussion: Alterations in Cellular Processes

At its core, pathology is the study of disease. Diseases occur for many reasons. But some, such as cystic fibrosis and Parkinson’s Disease, occur because of alterations that prevent cells from functioning normally.

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Understanding of signals and symptoms of alterations in cellular processes is a critical step in diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. For the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), this understanding can also help educate patients and guide them through their treatment plans.

For this Discussion, you examine a case study and explain the disease that is suggested. You examine the symptoms reported and explain the cells that are involved and potential alterations and impacts.

To prepare:

• By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to a specific scenario for this Discussion. Please see the “Course Announcements” section of the classroom for your assignment from your Instructor.

By Day 3 of Week 1

Post an explanation of the disease highlighted in the scenario you were provided. Include the following in your explanation:

• The role genetics plays in the disease.
• Why the patient is presenting with the specific symptoms described.
• The physiologic response to the stimulus presented in the scenario and why you think this response occurred.
• The cells that are involved in this process.
• How another characteristic (e.g., gender, genetics) would change your response.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.

By Day 6 of Week 1

Respond to at least two of your colleagues on 2 different days and respectfully agree or disagree with your colleague’s assessment and explain your reasoning. In your explanation, include why their explanations make physiological sense or why they do not

Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be able to view and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the “Post to Discussion Question” link and then select “Create Thread” to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click on Submit, you cannot delete or edit your own posts, and you cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking on Submit!

Submission and Grading Information

Grading Criteria

To access your rubric:

Week 1 Discussion Rubric

Rubric Detail

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Quality of Work Submitted: The extent of which work meets the assigned criteria and work reflects graduate level critical and analytic thinking.	Points:Points Range: 27 (27%) – 30 (30%)Assignment exceeds expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 75% containing exceptional breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 24 (24%) – 26 (26%)Assignment meets expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 50% containing good breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 21 (21%) – 23 (23%)Assignment meets most of the expectations. One required topic is either not addressed or inadequately addressed. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 0 (0%) – 20 (20%)Assignment superficially meets some of the expectations. Two or more required topics are either not addressed or inadequately addressed. Feedback:
Quality of Work Submitted: The purpose of the paper is clear.	Points:Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)A clear and comprehensive purpose statement is provided which delineates all required criteria. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)Purpose of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)Purpose of the assignment is vague or off topic. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)No purpose statement was provided. Feedback:
Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extend to which the work reflects the student’s ability to:Understand and interpret the assignment’s key concepts.	Points:Points Range: 9 (9%) – 10 (10%)Demonstrates the ability to critically appraise and intellectually explore key concepts. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 8 (8%) – 8 (8%)Demonstrates a clear understanding of key concepts. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 7 (7%) – 7 (7%)Shows some degree of understanding of key concepts. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 0 (0%) – 6 (6%)Shows a lack of understanding of key concepts, deviates from topics. Feedback:
Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extend to which the work reflects the student’s ability to:Apply and integrate material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, and textbook) and credible outside resources.	Points:Points Range: 18 (18%) – 20 (20%)Demonstrates and applies exceptional support of major points and integrates 2 or more credible outside sources, in addition to 2-3 course resources to suppport point of view. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 16 (16%) – 17 (17%)Integrates specific information from 1 credible outside resource and 2-3 course resources to support major points and point of view. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 14 (14%) – 15 (15%)Minimally includes and integrates specific information from 2-3 resources to support major points and point of view. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 0 (0%) – 13 (13%)Includes and integrates specific information from 0 to 1 resoruce to support major points and point of view. Feedback:
Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extend to which the work reflects the student’s ability to:Synthesize (combines various components or different ideas into a new whole) material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, textbook) and outside, credible resources by comparing different points of view and highlighting similarities, differences, and connections.	Points:Points Range: 18 (18%) – 20 (20%)Synthesizes and justifies (defends, explains, validates, confirms) information gleaned from sources to support major points presented. Applies meaning to the field of advanced nursing practice. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 16 (16%) – 17 (17%)Summarizes information gleaned from sources to support major points, but does not synthesize. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 14 (14%) – 15 (15%)Identifies but does not interpret or apply concepts, and/or strategies correctly; ideas unclear and/or underdeveloped. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 0 (0%) – 13 (13%)Rarely or does not interpret, apply, and synthesize concepts, and/or strategies. Feedback:
Written Expression and FormattingParagraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.	Points:Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity 80% of the time. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity 60%- 79% of the time. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity < 60% of the time. Feedback:
Written Expression and FormattingEnglish writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation	Points:Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)Contains many (? 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. Feedback:
Written Expression and FormattingThe paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.	Points:Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)Uses correct APA format with no errors. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)Contains several (3-4) APA format errors. Feedback:	Points:Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)Contains many (? 5) APA format errors. Feedback:

NURS-6501 Week 1 DQ: Alterations in Cellular Processes