NR 304 Health Assessment II
The Communicator 2.0 Guidelines
NR304_The_Communicator_2 1 .0_Guidelines_V3
Purpose
Use interactive simulation to enhance student knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the area of professional
communication.
Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
CO 1: Explain expected client behaviors while differentiating between normal findings, variations, and
abnormalities. (PO 1)
CO 2: Utilize prior knowledge of theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines to integrate clinical
judgment in professional decision-making and implementation of nursing process while obtaining a
physical assessment. (POs 4 and 8)
CO 3: Recognize the influence that developmental stages have on physical, psychosocial, cultural, and
spiritual functioning. (PO 1)
CO 4: Utilize effective communication when performing a health assessment. (PO 3)
CO 5: Demonstrate beginning skill in performing a complete physical examination using the techniques of
inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. (PO 2)
CO 6: Identify teaching/learning needs from the health history of an individual. (POs 2 and 5)
CO 7: Explore the professional responsibilities involved in conducting a comprehensive health assessment and
providing appropriate documentation. (POs 6 and 7)
Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to
this assignment.
Total points possible: 25 points
Preparing the assignment
1. Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.
a. Computer with internet access
b. Access to ATI
c. Recommend using Firefox browser and clearing your cookies and cache if you are accessing ATI on laptop or
desktop computer.
d. Log in to your My ATI account and select “The Communicator 2.0” from the “Apply” tutorial tab. Select: Video
Interaction: Client displaying aggressive behavior.
2. Include the following sections.
a. Complete Simulation – 10 points/40%
• Actual points earned will be based on the highest percentage score earned on the simulation.
b. Reflective Journal – 15 points/60%
• Write 100 word Reflective Journal on how this clinical scenario enhanced your understanding of
important communication techniques and what would be incorporated into your individual
communication style to improve the nurse-patient/family relationship. Logical reflective flow which
follows standard grammatical rules with minimal (1-2) misspellings and APA where applicable.
For writing assistance, visit the Writing Center.
Please note that your instructor may provide you with additional assessments in any form to determine that you fully
understand the concepts learned in the review module.
NR 304 Health Assessment II
The Communicator 2.0 Guidelines
NR304_The_Communicator_2 2 .0_Guidelines_V3
Grading Rubric Criteria are met when the student’s application of knowledge demonstrates achievement of the outcomes for this assignment.
Assignment Section and
Required Criteria
(Points possible/% of total points available)
Highest Level of
Performance
High Level of
Performance
Satisfactory
Level of
Performance
Unsatisfactory
Level of
Performance
Section not
present in
paper
Complete Simulation
(10 points/40%) 10 points 9 points 8 points 4 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Actual points earned will be based on the
highest percentage score earned on the
simulation.
Achieved 92% or
greater on the
simulation score.
Achieved 84% or
greater on the
simulation score.
Achieved 76% or
greater on the
simulation score.
Achieved less than
76% on the
simulation score.
Did not complete
the simulation.
Reflective Journal
(15 points/60%) 15 points 11 points 5.5 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. 100 word minimum reflection.
2. Identifies how this scenario enhanced
understanding of communication techniques.
3. Addresses how these communication
techniques will be incorporated into their own
communication style to improve the nurse-
patient/family relationship.
4. Logical reflective flow which follows standard
grammatical rules with minimal (1-2)
misspellings and APA where applicable.
Includes 4 requirements for section. Includes 3
requirements for
section.
Includes 1-2
requirements for
section.
No requirements
for this section
presented.
Total Points Possible = 25 points