29 Apr Case Presentation: Advanced Practice Clinical Reasoning and Professional Communication

Purpose:

The purpose of this assignment is to help you practice how advanced practice nurses analyze clinical conditions, apply evidence-based care, and communicate professionally. By preparing and recording a case presentation, you will strengthen your ability to clearly explain clinical reasoning, management decisions, and patient education strategies.

The peer review component allows you to engage in professional dialogue, reflect on your own work, and learn from the perspectives of your colleagues—skills essential for leadership and collaboration in advanced nursing practice.

Instructions:

Module 7 Assignment

Case Presentation: Recorded PowerPoint Presentation with Peer Review

Assignment Overview

In this assignment, you will develop and video record a professional PowerPoint presentation based on a clinical case encountered during your practice experience or a topic of interest that primarily affects the older adult population.

This assignment is designed to simulate how advanced practice nurses communicate clinical knowledge to professional peers. You will submit a PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes, a recorded oral presentation, and participate in a structured peer review process.

Assignment Objectives

By completing this assignment, you will demonstrate the ability to:

· Analyze a health condition commonly affecting older adults

· Apply advanced pathophysiologic and clinical reasoning to patient care

· Communicate evidence-based clinical information clearly and professionally

· Critically evaluate peer work and provide constructive, professional feedback

Topic Selection

Select one health problem that primarily affects the older adult population.

Suggested topics include (not limited to):

· Anemia of Chronic Disease

· Rheumatoid Arthritis

· Restless Legs Syndrome

· Hypertension

Required Presentation Content

Your presentation must include the following sections:

· Introduction to the Condition

· Overview of the disorder

· Relevance to the older adult population

· Epidemiology and Pathophysiology

· Incidence and prevalence

· Pathophysiology from the cellular to the system level

· Advanced Practice Assessment and Management

· Key assessment findings

· Diagnostic considerations and differential diagnoses

· Evidence-based treatment and management strategies

· Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions

· Genetics and genomics considerations, when applicable

· Patient Education and Holistic Care

· Patient education strategies

· Cultural considerations

· Spiritual considerations

· Conclusion and Practice Implications

· Key clinical takeaways for advanced practice nurses

Presentation Format Requirements

PowerPoint Presentation

· 10–15 slides (excluding title and reference slides)

· Slides should be clear, concise, and professionally formatted

Speaker Notes (Required)

· Speaker notes must be included on every content slide

· Notes must expand upon slide content and reflect what would be verbally presented

· Notes should demonstrate clinical reasoning and depth of understanding

· Bullet points alone are insufficient

Recorded Presentation (Required)

· Record yourself presenting the slides as if addressing a professional audience

· Audio narration is required; video is optional unless otherwise specified

· Recommended presentation length: 10–15 minutes

Scholarly Sources

· Include a minimum of four current scholarly sources published within the past five years

· Acceptable sources include peer-reviewed journal articles and primary legal sources, when applicable

· All citations and references must follow current American Psychological Association format

Peer Review Requirement

After submitting your presentation, you will complete two peer reviews as assigned in Canvas.

Each peer review must include:

· One specific strength of the presentation

· One area for improvement with supporting rationale

· One suggestion to enhance clarity, organization, or evidence-based practice

Peer feedback must be professional, respectful, and substantive. Brief or non-constructive comments will not receive full credit.

Initial Submission

· PowerPoint file with speaker notes

· Recorded presentation file or recording link

Peer Review Submission

· Completion of assigned peer reviews within the Canvas peer review tool