Strategy Submission

Research shows that unfolding case studies can be used as formative assessment technique to aid with experiential learning (Kaylor & Strickland, 2015). The purpose of this assignment was to create an unfolding case study scenario that students could complete as an alternative clinical assignment that would use a formative assessment method, similar to a clinical experience. Case studies have been discussed in the literature as a method for alternative clinical assignments to promote critical thinking and ensure students make connections between didactic knowledge and clinical experience (Bowman, 2017). This case study can be completed by students asynchronously or synchronously as a group and can be implemented in both the face-to-face classroom or online environments. The case study should be implemented in parts, utilizing the identified sections (1, 2, and 3). For synchronous environments (face-to-face or online), students should be instructed to identify, describe, and examine their answers to each question with the instructor providing support and guidance throughout the entire unfolding case. For asynchronous environments (online), students can complete their answers to the case study and receive individualized instructor feedback upon submission. Students can meet the learning objectives by using the resources (provided or instructor chosen, ex: textbook) to answer the questions within each scenario. Answers should be thorough and provide enough information that covers all pertinent areas of management and care of the IDM with emphasis on safety, patient-centered care, and evidence-based guidelines. Safety should be addressed through student identification of abnormal lab values, signs/symptoms requiring further assessment, and discussing the RN’s role to ensure safe patient care to the IDM in the specific scenario. By addressing these aspects of safety, students will examine their role in communication and implementing interventions to ensure reduced risk of patient harm. Patient-centered care is addressed through standards of care for the IDM and the use of communication and patient teaching for the parents of the IDM. Evidence-based practice will be addressed by the use of guidelines and resources (provided in references) to determine the best clinical practice and management of the newborn in the scenario.