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\u00a0Capella University \u2014 School of Nursing and Health Sciences<\/p>\n

Course Code & Title:<\/strong>\u00a0NURS-FPX4015 \u2014 Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment: A Holistic Approach to Patient-Centered Care<\/p>\n

Program Level:<\/strong>\u00a0BSN (RN-to-BSN) \u2014 FlexPath Delivery Format<\/p>\n

Assessment Number:<\/strong>\u00a0Assessment 1 of 5<\/p>\n

Assessment Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Volunteer Patient Identification and Waiver Submission<\/p>\n

Format:<\/strong>\u00a0Completed Capella Waiver and Consent Form (administrative compliance document)<\/p>\n

Length:<\/strong>\u00a0One completed, signed consent and waiver form \u2014 no page or word count restriction<\/p>\n

Referencing Style:<\/strong>\u00a0APA 7th Edition applies to any accompanying documentation only<\/p>\n

Competency Alignment:<\/strong>\u00a0Competencies 3 and 5 \u2014 ethical and professional practice standards<\/p>\n

Academic Year:<\/strong>\u00a02025\u20132026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

NURS-FPX4015 Assessment 1
\nVolunteer Patient Identification and Waiver Submission<\/h1>\n

Capella University \u2014 BSN FlexPath | Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment: A Holistic Approach to Patient-Centered Care | 2025\u20132026<\/em><\/p>\n

Assessment Overview<\/h2>\n

NURS-FPX4015 requires you to perform a\u00a0comprehensive head-to-toe physical assessment<\/strong>\u00a0on a volunteer mock patient and document your findings in a formal SOAP note \u2014 tasks that appear in Assessments 4 and 5 of this course. Before any of that clinical work can happen, however, Capella University requires you to formally identify a volunteer participant, obtain their informed consent, and submit a completed waiver form that meets specific legal and ethical standards. That is the purpose of Assessment 1.<\/p>\n

Assessment 1 is not a written paper or a clinical analysis. It is an\u00a0administrative compliance and ethics submission<\/strong>\u00a0that protects you, your volunteer participant, and Capella University. Treating it lightly or rushing through it creates risks that ripple into every subsequent assessment in the course. A waiver that is incomplete, inaccurate, or submitted without proper signatures will be returned for revision, and since Assessments 4 and 5 cannot proceed without an approved volunteer, delays here can significantly affect your course timeline.<\/p>\n

Read this brief in full before you begin recruiting a participant. The eligibility requirements, legal clauses, and procedural steps are all part of what is being assessed \u2014 not just the final signed document.<\/p>\n

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Important: Volunteer Eligibility Requirements<\/h3>\n

Your volunteer mock patient must meet all of the following conditions to be eligible for this assessment:<\/p>\n

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  • Must be\u00a018 years of age or older<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 minors cannot be used under any circumstances<\/li>\n
  • Must be a\u00a0non-patient<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 do not use anyone currently receiving care in a healthcare setting<\/li>\n
  • Must be\u00a0not a current patient of yours<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 the volunteer must have no existing nurse-patient relationship with you<\/li>\n
  • Must be willing and able to provide\u00a0voluntary informed consent<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 any coercion or pressure invalidates the waiver<\/li>\n
  • Must be willing to allow the video recording used in Assessments 4 and 5 to be shared with Capella University faculty and staff for educational purposes only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Suitable volunteers typically include adult family members, friends, neighbours, or colleagues who are not your patients and who understand the educational \u2014 not clinical \u2014 purpose of the activity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Assessment Requirements<\/h2>\n

    To complete NURS-FPX4015 Assessment 1, you must do all of the following:<\/p>\n

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    1. Identify an eligible volunteer participant<\/strong>\u00a0who meets the criteria listed above and who is willing to be video recorded during a simulated head-to-toe health assessment<\/li>\n
    2. Explain the purpose and scope of their participation<\/strong>\u00a0to the volunteer before they sign anything \u2014 specifically, that the video will be used solely for academic evaluation, that any health information they provide may be hypothetical or simulated (except vital signs taken in real time), and that they retain the right to withdraw consent<\/li>\n
    3. Complete the Capella University Waiver and Consent Form<\/strong>\u00a0provided in your courseroom in full \u2014 all fields must be filled in; blank sections will result in a return for resubmission<\/li>\n
    4. Obtain the volunteer’s signature<\/strong>\u00a0on the completed waiver form \u2014 both the student and the participant must sign and date the document<\/li>\n
    5. Submit the completed, signed waiver<\/strong>\u00a0through the Assessment area of your NURS-FPX4015 FlexPath courseroom<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      You do not need to conduct the physical assessment yet. Assessment 1 is the prerequisite step. The actual video-recorded health assessment and SOAP note are completed later in the course (Assessments 4 and 5).<\/p>\n

      Capella University Waiver and Consent Form \u2014 NURS-FPX4015<\/h2>\n

      The form below is the official Capella University Volunteer Patient Waiver for NURS-FPX4015. Complete all fields in full. Both signatures are required before submission.<\/p>\n

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      Student Name:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Capella University<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Course:<\/strong>\u00a0NURS-FPX4015 \u2014 Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment: A Holistic Approach to Patient-Centered Care<\/p>\n

      Instructor Name:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Date:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Volunteer Patient Identification and Informed Consent Waiver<\/h3>\n

      I,\u00a0\u00a0(“Participant<\/strong>“), hereby voluntarily agree to participate as a mock patient in the health assessment video demonstration to be conducted by\u00a0\u00a0(“Student<\/strong>“), a nursing student at Capella University.<\/p>\n

      For good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, I hereby irrevocably and perpetually agree to the following:<\/p>\n

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      1. Purpose.<\/strong>\u00a0I understand that the Content (defined below) will be used only for educational purposes, which may include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) to demonstrate health assessment techniques and skills for academic evaluation; (ii) to complete an academic comprehensive examination with an accompanying Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan (SOAP) note for clinical practice, as more particularly described in the course curriculum; and (iii) to provide hypothetical health information for a simulated clinical practice assignment (collectively, the “Purpose”). I waive the right to inspect or approve the Content prior to its use by Capella University.<\/li>\n
      2. Content.<\/strong>\u00a0I consent to being video recorded for production of the Content and to Student collecting information to complete the accompanying SOAP note. “Content,” as used in this Waiver, is defined as a recorded video created for anything related to the Purpose, including any information or content conveyed in such recorded video and my image, likeness, appearance, words, and voice as conveyed in such recorded video, as well as all information collected by Student to complete the accompanying SOAP note.<\/li>\n
      3. Disclosures.<\/strong>\u00a0I understand that any information included in the Content is for demonstration purposes only and does not constitute actual medical advice or diagnosis. I further understand that the Student and Participant are not required to disclose or represent actual medical history, status, or personal health information as part of the Content. Other than age and gender, any information provided by the Participant, including personal identifiers, may be hypothetical for the simulated assignment. However, I understand that certain vital signs or other health readings taken during the simulation may reflect my actual health information.<\/li>\n
      4. Voluntary Consent and Use.<\/strong>\u00a0I voluntarily grant to Capella University the royalty-free, absolute, and irrevocable right and unrestricted permission to use the Content on behalf of Capella University and to disclose, distribute, display, reproduce, publish, and exploit the Content in connection with such use. I understand that the Content will be shared with the course instructor, and possibly other Capella University faculty or staff, for educational and evaluation purposes only. I waive the right to (i) inspect or approve the Content prior to its use by Capella University and (ii) assert any claim to damages or other compensation arising out of any use of any Content.<\/li>\n
      5. Rights and Ownership.<\/strong>\u00a0I agree that Capella University shall have the full, exclusive, and complete ownership of the Content produced pursuant to this Waiver, which shall be deemed the sole property of Capella University. I release Capella University from any and all claims that I may have arising out of or related to the ownership, creation, or use of any Content, including without limitation all claims based on or related to any right of publicity or privacy or defamation.<\/li>\n
      6. Waiver and Release.<\/strong>\u00a0I release, waive, forever discharge, hold harmless, and covenant not to sue Capella University and its affiliates, and its and their trustees, employees, students, contractors, agents, or representatives from and against any and all liability for any harm, injury, damage, claims, actions, causes of action, costs, demands, and expenses of any nature whatsoever relating to the making, showing, distribution, or use of the Content.<\/li>\n
      7. Governing Law and Venue.<\/strong>\u00a0This Waiver is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota. Accordingly, the state or federal courts located in the State of Minnesota are the agreed-upon forum for the resolution of all disputes arising under this Waiver.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        By signing below, I represent that I am over the age of eighteen (18) years and that I have read and understood the terms and conditions outlined in this Waiver.<\/p>\n

        Agreed and Accepted:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Student:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Signature:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Date:<\/p>\n

        Printed Name:<\/p>\n

        Participant (Volunteer Mock Patient):<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Signature:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Date:<\/p>\n

        Printed Name:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

        HIPAA Compliance and Ethical Practice Guidance<\/h2>\n

        Even though this is a simulated educational exercise involving a non-patient volunteer, HIPAA principles and professional ethical standards still govern how you handle any health-related information that arises during the assessment process. The following points are non-negotiable:<\/p>\n