Examine the importance of professional associations in nursing. Choose a professional nursing organization that relates to your specialty area, or a specialty area in which you are interested. In a 750-1,000 word paper, provide a detailed overview the organization and its advantages for members. Include the following:

1. Describe the organization and      its significance to nurses in the specialty area. Include its purpose,      mission, and vision. Describe the overall benefits, or “perks,”      of being a member.
2. Explain why it is important for      a nurse in this specialty field to network. Discuss how this organization      creates networking opportunities for nurses.
3. Discuss how the organization      keeps its members informed of health care changes and changes to practice      that affect the specialty area. LC Importance of Professional Association Membership in Nursing Discussion
4. Discuss opportunities for      continuing education and professional development.

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Topic: Epidemiology Paper

Write a paper (2,000-2,500 words) in which you apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease. Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain,” “Chain of Infection,” and the CDC website for assistance when completing this assignment.

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Communicable Disease Selection

1. Chickenpox
2. Tuberculosis
3. Influenza
4. Mononucleosis
5. Hepatitis      B
6. HIV
7. Ebola
8. Measles
9. Polio
10. Influenza

Epidemiology Paper Requirements

1. Describe      the chosen communicable disease, including causes, symptoms, mode of      transmission, complications, treatment, and the demographic of interest      (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence). Is this a reportable      disease? If so, provide details about reporting time, whom to report to,      etc.
2. Describe      the social determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute      to the development of this disease.
3. Discuss      the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease you      have selected. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or      absence), and environmental factors. Are there any special considerations      or notifications for the community, schools, or general population?
4. Explain      the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data      collection, data analysis, and follow-up) and why demographic data are      necessary to the health of the community.
5. Identify      at least one national agency or organization that addresses the      communicable disease chosen and describe how the organizations contribute      to resolving or reducing the impact of disease.
6. Discuss      a global implication of the disease. How is this addressed in other      countries or cultures? Is this disease endemic to a particular area?      Provide an example.

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