Here are the exact assignment instructions for NURS 6531 / NRNP 6531: Advanced Practice Care of Adults Across the Lifespan Week 6 at Walden University, based on the standard course structure used across recent terms.
Week 6 Topic: Evaluation and Management of Gastrointestinal (GI) Conditions (start of Module 3).
Main Graded Activity: Midterm Exam
Due: By Day 7 of Week 6
Format: Timed online Midterm Exam (typically 100 questions)
Point Value: Usually 100 points (or significant portion of the course grade)
Standard Instructions (verbatim elements from course materials):
Week 6 Midterm Exam
In Week 6, you will not participate in a Discussion or complete a major written Assignment (such as an i-Human case or SOAP note in the didactic course). Instead, you will take the Midterm Exam, which covers content from Weeks 1–6 (Modules 1 and 2: advanced nursing practice competencies, integumentary, HEENT, cardiovascular, and respiratory conditions).
To Prepare
Review all Learning Resources, Key Concepts, i-Human cases, SOAP notes, Knowledge Checks, and clinical guidelines from Weeks 1–6.
Focus on:
NONPF competencies and advanced practice roles.
Differential diagnosis, assessment, and management of integumentary, HEENT, cardiovascular, and respiratory disorders.
Pathophysiology, red flags, pharmacologic/non-pharmacologic interventions, patient education, health promotion, and prevention.
Patient-specific factors (age, comorbidities, older adults, etc.).
Assignment Instructions
Complete the Week 6 Midterm Exam in Canvas. The exam consists of multiple-choice, select-all-that-apply, and scenario-based questions. Plan your time accordingly, as it is timed.
Note from Course Materials (standard wording):
“For this week, you will not participate in a Discussion or complete an Assignment; however, you will examine the evaluation and management of gastrointestinal conditions through the variety of Learning Resources available to you. Additionally, you will complete and submit the Midterm Exam.”
Additional Week 6 Elements
Learning Resources Focus: You will review materials on gastrointestinal conditions (e.g., GERD, peptic ulcer disease, IBS, diverticulitis, hepatitis, abdominal pain evaluation, alarm symptoms, H. pylori, etc.) in preparation for Week 7 content. No formal assignment or discussion is due on GI topics in Week 6 itself.
Practicum Component (if paired with PRAC 6531): In the practicum course, students often complete Episodic Visit: Gastrointestinal Focused Note (a SOAP-style note) during Week 6. This is separate from the didactic NURS 6531/NRNP 6531 course. Check your PRAC 6531 section for the exact “Gastrointestinal Disorders Focused Note” or “GI Episodic SOAP Note” prompt if applicable.
Rubric / Grading Focus for the Midterm Exam
Comprehensive knowledge of Weeks 1–6 topics.
Accurate application of diagnostic reasoning, guidelines (e.g., AHA/ACC, GOLD, GINA, IDSA), and management principles.
Understanding of advanced practice competencies and primary care decision-making.
Key Notes
Week 6 serves as a review and assessment week for the first half of the course while introducing GI content through readings only.
The next major written assignments (e.g., genitourinary or musculoskeletal focused notes) and discussions resume in Week 7.
Common midterm topics include differential diagnoses, red flags, pharmacology, and prevention across integumentary through respiratory systems.
Next Steps
Log into your Walden Canvas course → Go to Week 6 → Open the Midterm Exam link and review the Learning Resources on gastrointestinal conditions.
Check the Course Syllabus and Course Schedule PDF for the exact number of questions, time limit, and point value.
If your section is paired with PRAC 6531, separately review the “Gastrointestinal Focused Note” or “Episodic Visit: GI” assignment in the practicum course.
