Concepts of Epidemiology and Nursing Research

Write a paper (2,000 words) in which you apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease ( influenza). Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain,” “Chain of Infection,” and the CDC website for assistance Concepts of Epidemiology and Nursing Research

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Communicable Disease Selection

Influenza

Epidemiology Paper Requirements

Address the following:

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.

Describe the social determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this disease.

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?

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.

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.

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.

A minimum of three peer‐reviewed or professional references is required.

Concepts of Epidemiology and Nursing Research

The Integration of Cultural Competency in Nursing Practice

Construct a 4 page paper outlining the integration of cultural competency in nursing practice. Refer to the provided rubric for specific guidelines for writing the paper. All writing assignments, use APA Style formatting to cite your sources in your paper and provide references for the citations.

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1. Provide an overview (introduction) of cultural competence in nursing practice in the first paragraph of the paper. 15

2. Identify how culturally competent care is fundamental to the practice of nursing. 20

3. Identify and discuss the relationship between cultural competency and diversity, as well as patient- and family-centered care. Provide an example from your experiences in nursing. 20

4. Analyze and/or identify a barrier(s) to providing culturally competent care to a diverse population (e.g., health disparities, communication, and environment). 20

5. Recommendations for providing health promotion activities for a selected population. Include conclusion to the paper. 10

6. Include minimum of three (3) APA formatted in-text citations and references. The course text may only be used as one (1) reference; two (2) additional credible references must also be included. 10

7. Writing skills, grammar, spelling, style, and adherence to APA format in a 3-5 page paper (excluding title and reference page).

The Integration of Cultural Competency in Nursing Practice

Nursing Theory and Conceptual

Nursing theories are tested and systematic ways to implement nursing practice. Select a nursing theory and its conceptual model. Prepare a 10-15 slide PowerPoint in which you describe the nursing theory and its conceptual model and demonstrate its application in nursing practice. Include the following:

Present an overview of the nursing theory. Provide evidence that demonstrates support for the model’s efficacy in nursing practice. Explain how the theory proves the conceptual model.

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Explain how the nursing theory incorporates the four metaparadigm concepts.

Provide three evidence-based examples that demonstrate how the nursing theory supports nursing practice. Provide support and rationale for each.

Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide. (9 slides)

Nursing Theory and Conceptual

Approaches of Nursing Leaders and Managers to Issues in Practice

In this assignment, you will be writing a 1,000-1,250 word paper describing the differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following: Select an issue from the following list: bullying, unit closers and restructuring, floating, nurse turnover, nurse staffing ratios, use of contract employees (i.e., registry and travel nurses), or magnet designation. Describe the selected issue. Discuss how it impacts quality of care and patient safety in the setting in which it occurs. Discuss how professional standards of practice should be demonstrated in this situation to help rectify the issue or maintain professional conduct. Approaches of Nursing Leaders and Managers to Issues in Practice

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Explain the differing roles of nursing leaders and nursing managers in this instance and discuss the different approaches they take to address the selected issue and promote patient safety and quality care. Support your rationale by using the theories, principles, skills, and roles of the leader versus manager described in your readings. Discuss what additional aspects mangers and leaders would need to initiate in order to ensure professionalism throughout diverse health care settings while addressing the selected issue. Describe a leadership style that would best address the chosen issue. Explain why this style could be successful in this setting. Use at least three peer-reviewed journal articles other than those presented in your text or provided in the course. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Lopes Write. Refer to the Lopes Write Technical Support articles for assistance. This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:RN to BSN1.1:       Exemplify professionalism in diverse health care settings.1.3:       Exercise professional nursing leadership and management roles in the promotion of patient safety and quality care.3.4:       Demonstrate professional standards of practice.

Approaches of Nursing Leaders and Managers to Issues in Practice

The Evolution of Nursing Informatics Presentation

As an advanced registered nurse leader, you have an opportunity effect change through the practice of nursing health informatics. Informatics has evolved over time to become what it is today. Using the resources provided in this assignment, prepare a 12-15 PowerPoint presentation.

Create speaker notes of 100-250 words for each slide. Include an additional slide for the title and references. For the presentation of your PowerPoint, use Loom to create a voice-over or a video. Refer to the study materials for additional guidance on recording your presentation with Loom. Include an additional slide for the Loom link at the beginning and another at the end for References. The Evolution of Nursing Informatics Presentation

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Include the following in your presentation:

Define nursing informatics.

Provide a brief history of the field of nursing informatics. Discuss how the specialty has evolved.

Discuss how nursing informatics affects nursing leadership, clinical practice, administration, education, and research.

Explain how organizational policy on health information systems can be affected or impacted by government regulation.

Discuss nurse-led innovation as it relates to the advances in informatics and how informatics innovation can be used to improve the quality of patient care.

Provide an example of the role of the nurse in transforming health care data into knowledge that can improve patient care using nursing informatics practice.

The Evolution of Nursing Informatics Presentation