Here are the exact assignment instructions for NURS 6531 / NRNP 6531: Advanced Practice Care of Adults Across the Lifespan Week 2 at Walden University, based on the standard course structure used across recent terms.
Week 2 Topic: Evaluation and Management of Integumentary (Skin) Conditions
Main Graded Activity: Assignment – i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Integumentary Conditions
Due: By Day 7 of Week 2
Point Value: Typically part of the Application Assignments (100 points or equivalent for the i-Human performance + management plan)
Standard Verbatim Prompt / Instructions (consistent across sections):
Throughout this course, you will complete case study simulation assignments with virtual i-Human patients presenting a variety of medical conditions. This week, you will complete an i-Human case study on a patient presenting with an integumentary (skin) condition.
Assignment Instructions:
As you interact with this week’s i-Human patient, complete the assigned case study.
Take a focused history.
Perform a focused physical examination.
Order appropriate diagnostic tests.
Develop a differential diagnosis (list 3–5 possible diagnoses with rationale for inclusion/exclusion).
Select the most likely primary diagnosis with ICD-10 code.
Develop a comprehensive management plan that includes:
Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
Patient education
Follow-up and referral criteria (if needed)
Health promotion and prevention strategies
Submit your completed i-Human Case Study (including the Performance Summary and your Management Plan / Focused SOAP Note or equivalent documentation required by your instructor).
Looking Ahead Note (standard in course):
You should have received an email with your i-Human Patients login and password. If not, contact your Course Instructor. Review the i-Human Patients Case Player Student Manual as needed.
Common Accompanying Week 2 Discussion (often titled “Diagnosing Skin, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders” or similar)
To Prepare
Review the Learning Resources for this week on integumentary disorders.
Review the complex case studies or media presented (if applicable).
By Day 3 of Week 2
Post your analysis of the assigned case study (or a provided skin disorder case), including:
Differential diagnoses with rationale.
Recommended diagnostic tests and why.
Initial management approach.
By Day 6 of Week 2
Respond to at least two colleagues on two different days with constructive feedback or alternative considerations.
Additional Week 2 Elements (in many sections)
Board Vitals / Knowledge Check (20 questions on integumentary conditions, due around Week 2).
Required Readings: Chapters on skin disorders from the primary textbook (Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice by Buttaro et al.) and supplemental resources on common conditions (e.g., dermatitis, tinea infections, psoriasis, skin cancer, cellulitis, herpes zoster).
Rubric / Grading Focus (standard Walden criteria for i-Human assignments)
Accurate and thorough history-taking and physical exam selection.
Appropriate differential diagnosis ranking with strong clinical reasoning.
Correct primary diagnosis and evidence-based management plan (pharmacology, education, follow-up).
Overall i-Human performance score (history, exam, diagnostics, etc.).
Proper documentation (SOAP-style or management plan) with APA formatting where required.
Integration of Learning Resources and clinical guidelines.
Key Notes
Week 2 introduces the first i-Human simulation. Common cases include allergic contact dermatitis, tinea corporis, or other pruritic rashes with history of exposure (e.g., hiking, hot tub).
Focus on red flags (e.g., signs of systemic infection, malignancy), patient-specific factors (age, comorbidities, occupation), and differential diagnosis skills.
If paired with PRAC 6531, begin logging clinical hours and relating integumentary concepts to your practicum.
Next Steps
Log into your Walden Canvas course → Go to Week 2 → Open the Assignment link for the i-Human Case Study and any Discussion link.
Review the exact prompt, specific i-Human case assigned, rubric, Learning Resources, and any instructor-specific notes or templates (wording or requirements can vary slightly by section or term).
Check the Course Syllabus and Course Schedule PDF for confirmation of due dates and point values.
