Module Six - Final Project Update

Continuing from module five with final project update. . . . . . I have completed a rough draft of my four assessment tools. In my online course, nursing mental health and community concepts, I selected my four tools as: (1) Class Wiki (2) Class Blog (3) Individual Concept Map and (4) Class survey.

Class Wiki - developing a nursing care plan for a suicidal client
Class Blog - reflection on issues (ethical, legal, client rights, etc) for client with mania/anxiety
Individual Concept Map - connecting concepts with psychotropic drug administration
Class Survey - gathering data on the preparedness of the community for a disaster (ie - flooding)

I have included in my final project a description of each assessment tool, the target performance with rationale of why the particular tool would fit the activity, target competencies for each tool and learning objectives using all 6 levels for Bloom's taxonomy with a grading rubric.

Example: (condensed version) - Collaboration using a class wiki
Target Competency: Develop a nursing care plan for the client who is high risk for suicide

Learning Objectives using Bloom's Taxonomy
1. Knowledge - Identify risk factors for suicide
2. Comprehension - Discuss realistic and measurable goals for the suicidal client
3. Application - Apply mental health concepts for the depressed and suicidal client
4. Analysis - Analyze ethical and legal issues related to the high risk suicidal client
5. Synthesis - Create a nursing care plan for the high risk suicidal client
6. Evaluation - Assess the effectiveness of nursing interventions and outcomes for this client

A Wiki allows for multiple users to collaborate on developing a nursing care plan and will benefit in sharing of knowledge and ideas that will be individualized and 'fit' the particular client in the case scenario. Consideration needs to be given to a holistic approach involving physical, emotional, social, legal, ethical and spiritual needs. . . . . . . other assessments and more on class wiki in my final project as I continue to 'tweak' up my final project. Jeanne