What This Document Is
This is a collection of worksheets used in conjunction with a vSim for Nursing simulation focused on a patient named Linda Waterfall. It’s designed for students in Medgar Evers College’s NUR 27 Medical and Surgical Nursing I course. The materials support a clinical reasoning exercise centered around a 48-year-old patient preparing for a mastectomy.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is intended for nursing students practicing patient assessment, medication administration, and pre-operative care. It’s used during a simulated clinical experience to apply theoretical knowledge to a realistic patient scenario. The worksheets are completed *during* and *after* interacting with the vSim to document findings and planned interventions.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is a tool for *applying* knowledge, not a source of foundational learning. It assumes prior understanding of breast cancer, mastectomy procedures, anxiety management, and the effects of medications like lorazepam. It does not provide comprehensive medical information.
What This Document Provides
The full set of materials includes: an ISBAR (Introduction, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) template for structured communication; a student worksheet detailing Linda Waterfall’s case, including her diagnosis, admission date, and current orders; patient education information specifically regarding lorazepam – its classification, dosage, purpose, and potential side effects; and a clinical worksheet for documenting the simulation experience, including vital signs, risk assessments, and consult needs. This preview only shows excerpts from these worksheets.
