The Epidemiology Paper is a practice immersion assignment designed to be completed in three sections, this is part one of the assignment. Learners are required discuss the role of descriptive epidemiology in nursing science and apply descriptive epidemiology in nursing science.

Directions:

Write a paper discussing the role of descriptive epidemiology in nursing science. Include the following:

1. Define descriptive epidemiology and describe its relationship and role in nursing science today.

2. Provide a contemporary example of how descriptive epidemiology is applied in public health nursing.

3. Identify the epidemiology components used to analyze at-risk populations.

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Exercise 4-1 (E4-1)
General questions
1. Working paper entries normally:

2. Working paper techniques assume nominal accounts are:

3. Most errors made in consolidating financial statements will appear when:

4. Net income on consolidation working papers is:

5. On consolidation working papers, individual stockholders’ equity accounts of a subsidiary are:

6. On consolidation working papers, investment income from a subsidiary is:

7. On consolidation working papers, the investment in consolidated subsidiary account balances are:

8. On consolidation working papers, consolidated net income is determined by:

9. On consolidation working papers, consolidated end-of-the-period retained earnings is determined by:

10. Under the trial balance approach to consolidation working papers, which of the following is used?

Hi, need to submit a 2000 words essay on the topic Literature Review on Nursing Home Quality. This website contains a study on quality improvement programs in nursing homes in various states. The site claims that the purpose of this “study is to inform state and federal policymakers about state-initiated quality improvement programs, with the particular goal of providing information to states that may wish to develop similar programs in their state.”An independent site that provides information on various medical facilities including nursing homes. The site contains information on quality efforts by IPRO in the state of New York alone. The site claims that “IPRO has entered into the 8th Scope of Work (SOW) as the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for New York State. IPRO’s Nursing Home Quality Improvement (NHQI) team works with nursing homes throughout the state to help improve the quality of care for nursing home residents by providing facilities with complimentary clinical resources, quality improvement materials, and, where indicated or requested, 1:1 technical support.”This site provides legal information concerning nursing homes in the US. The site deals particularly with the NURSING HOME REFORM ACT OF 1987 and any information pertaining to that can be accessed on this site.It is an excellent site containing important information on elderly abuse in nursing homes. This site helps consumers identify signs of elderly abuse and directs them to seek legal help in their states.This article addreArticlesThe Extent of Quality Improvement Activities in Nursing Homes — Lee and Wendling 19 (6): 255 — American Journal of Medical QualityThis article addresses the problem of quality of nursing home care, which it recognizes as a cause of concern. The article discusses in detail the Nursing Home Quality Initiative launched by the federal government, which is meant to improve quality (QI). In order to assess the effectiveness of this initiative, the article examines the preparation done for the implementation of QI.

Description of the Assignment
This assignment presents a modified method for conducting a concept analysis of ONE concept that is important and useful to nursing.  The concept for this assignment must be supported by a published nursing theory. The selected concept is identified and then the elements of the analysis process are applied in order to synthesize knowledge for application as demonstrated through the creation of model, borderline, and contrary cases.  Theoretical applications of the concept are also discussed. Non-nursing theories may NOT be used. The paper concludes with a synthesis of the student’s new knowledge about the concept. The scholarly literature is incorporated throughout the analysis.
Only the elements identified in this assignment should be used for this concept analysis. 
Criteria for Content
1. Introduction
The introduction substantively presents all the following elements:
· Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development.
· Identifies the selected nursing concept.
· Identifies the nursing theory that addresses the selected concept.
· Names the sections of the paper.
· Scholarly support is required.
 
2. Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept
This section includes:
· Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required).
· A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is required.
 
3. Literature review
This section requires:
· A substantive discussion of at least 6 (six) scholarly nursing literature sources on the selected concept.
· Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in an organized fashion.
· Support from nursing literature is required. Please Note: Primary research articles about the selected nursing concept are the most useful resource for the literature review.
4. Defining attributes, for this section:
· A minimum of THREE (3) attributes are required.
· A substantive discussion of this section with support from nursing literature is required
Explanation:  An attribute identifies characteristics of a concept.  For this situation, the characteristics of the selected nursing concept are identified and discussed.
5. Antecedent and Consequence
This section requires the identification of:
· 1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept.
· 1 consequence of the selected nursing concept.
· A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.
Explanation:  An antecedent is an identifiable occurrence that precedes an event.  In this situation, an antecedent precedes a selected nursing concept. A consequence follows or is the result of an event.  In this situation a consequence follows or is the result of the selected nursing concept.
 
6. Empirical Referents
This section requires the identification of:
· 2 (two) empirical referents of the selected nursing concept.
· A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.
Explanation:  An empirical referent is an objective ways to measure or determine the presence of the selected nursing concept.
 
7. Construct Cases
Explanation: hypothetical or real-life situations demonstrating the use or absence of the concept.
This section requires the creation of a model case, borderline case, and contrary case.
· 1 Model Case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas:
· Definition
· All identified attributes
Explanation:  A model case is an example of a hypothetical or real-life situation that demonstrates all of the attributes noted previously in this assignment.
· 1 Borderline Case is created by the student in which one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing.
· 1 Contrary Case is created by the student that demonstrates the opposite of the selected nursing concepts. All identified attributes of the concept are absent in this cas
· Explanation:  Borderline case is a created case where one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing. Contrary case is a created case that demonstrate the complete opposite of the selected nursing concept – all identified attributes are missing.
8. Theoretical Applications of the Concept
· Discuss the purpose of a concept analysis in relationship to theory.
· Explain how the concept applies to the selected nursing theory.
· A substantive discussion of the element with support from nursing literature is required.
9. Conclusion
This section requires:
· Summarization of key information regarding:
· Selected nursing concept.
· Selected nursing theory.
· Application of concept analysis findings to advanced practice nursing (specific to selected specialty track professional role and/or area of practice).
· The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained from conducting a concept analysis. (Self-reflection may be written in first-person.)
 
Preparing the Assignment
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
1. The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least 6, but no more than 8 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements.
2. Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6thedition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.
3. The source of the concept for this assignment must be a published nursing Non-nursing theories may NOT be used.
4. A minimum of 6 (six) scholarly references must be used. Required textbooks for this course, and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. A dictionary maybe used as a reference for the section titled “Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept”, but it is NOT counted as one of the 6 required scholarly nursing references. Be aware that information from .com websites may be incorrect and should be avoided.
5. References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.
6. Ideas and information from scholarly, peer reviewed, nursing sources must be cited and referenced correctly.
7. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
8. PLEASE note: Do not rely on .com sites to identify the nursing theory as they do not provide accurate information in all cases.
Possible Concepts: The following concepts are not required; students may select one of these concepts or find another concept. Each selected concept must be associated with a nursing theory; the use of non-nursing theories is NOT allowed. If you have any questions regarding your concept or the nursing theory, please consult with your faculty member for assistance. Please note: the concepts of incivility and civility are not allowed for this assignment.

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