What This Document Is
This document outlines a clinical assignment for NURS 461, Medical Surgical Nursing III at Holy Family University, focused on the practical application of medication titration. It’s designed as a pass/fail component of the course, requiring submission to the clinical instructor—not Canvas.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is for nursing students completing clinical rotations. It’s used to assess their ability to understand the principles behind titrating IV medications, monitor patients during this process, and perform necessary calculations. Successful completion (a “Pass”) is required to successfully complete the course.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This assignment does not *teach* medication titration; it *assesses* existing knowledge and skills. Students are expected to have foundational understanding before attempting this assignment. It also requires independent completion of ATI Skills Modules.
What This Document Provides
The full assignment includes: requirements for completing ATI Skills Modules on central venous access devices and IV medication administration (with a post-test requirement); a challenge question requiring an APA-formatted response regarding nitroglycerin administration and monitoring; a calculation exercise for nitroglycerin infusion rates; a brainstorming activity on complications of improper titration; and prompts for outlining priority nursing actions with rationales. It also details grading criteria and submission instructions. This preview does *not* include answers to the challenge question, calculations, or brainstorming activities.