NRS 427 Week 2 Benchmark Assignment: Epidemiology Paper

In a written paper of 1,200-1,500 words, apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease.

Communicable Disease Selection

Choose one communicable disease from the following list:

Chickenpox
Tuberculosis
Influenza
Mononucleosis
Hepatitis B
HIV

Epidemiology Paper Requirements

Include the following in your assignment:

Description of the communicable disease (causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment) and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence).
Describe the 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. (The textbook describes each element of the epidemiologic triangle).
Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collecting, data analysis, and follow-up).
Identify at least one national agency or organization that addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how the organization(s) contributes to resolving or reducing the impact of disease.

A minimum of three references is required.

Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain.”

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

NRS-427V Community Teaching WorkPlan Proposal

PART 1- Main topic is OBESITY. I need about 10 slides on obesity with sparks noted on the bottom of each slides and 3 references. (I will present this in the church)

PART 2 NRS-427V-RS-CommunityTeachingWorkPlanProposal.docx, under this proposal form there is part of assignment need to be done, everything has to relate with OBESITY.

PART 3.1500-2000 Word, Has to be done related to OBESITY, At least 3 references. Pls follow according to part 3 below.

Part 1

Note: This is an individual assignment. Based on the feedback offered by the provider, identify the best approach for teaching. Prepare a presentation to accompany the teaching plan and present the information to your community.

Select one of the following options for delivery of the presentation:

1. PowerPoint presentation – no more than 30 minutes

2. Pamphlet presentation – 1 to 2 pages

3. Poster presentation

Appropriate community settings include:

· Public health clinic

· Community health center

· Long-term care facility

· Transitional care facility

· Home health center

· University/School health center

· Church community

· Adult/Child care center

Before presenting information to the community, seek approval from an agency administrator or representative.

Upon receiving approval from the agency, include the “Community Teaching Experience Form” as part of your assignment submission.

APA format is required for essays only. Solid academic writing is always expected. For all assignment delivery options, documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

PART 2

This is an individual assignment. Applying what you have learned thus far, develop a community teaching proposal designed to address the needs ofyour community.

Select one of the following as the focus for the teaching plan:

1. Primary Prevention/Health Promotion

2. Secondary Prevention/Screenings for a Vulnerable Population

3. Bioterrorism/Disaster

4. Environmental Issues

Complete the “Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal.” This will help you organize your plan and create an outline for the written assignment.

1. After completing the teaching proposal, review the teaching plan with a community health and public health provider in your local community.

2. Request feedback (strengths and opportunities for improvement) from the provider.

3. Complete the “Community Teaching Experience” form.

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 not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

NRS-427V-RS-CommunityTeachingExperienceForm.doc

NRS-427V-RS-CommunityTeachingWorkPlanProposal.docx

PART3

Note: This is an individual assignment. In 1,500-2,000 words, describe the teaching experience and discuss your observations. The written portion of this assignment should include:

1. Summary of teaching plan

2. Epidemiological rationale for topic

3. Evaluation of teaching experience

4. Community response to teaching

5. Areas of strengths and areas of improvement

Prepare this assignment according to the APA 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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.