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

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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:

  1. Chickenpox
  2. Tuberculosis
  3. Influenza
  4. Mononucleosis
  5. Hepatitis B
  6. HIV

Epidemiology Paper Requirements
Include the following in your assignment:

  1. Description of the communicable disease (causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment) and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence).
  2. Describe the 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. (The textbook describes each element of the epidemiologic triangle).
  4. Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collecting, data analysis, and follow-up).
  5. 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” and “Chain of Infection” for assistance completing this assignment.
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

Position Paper Written Assignment

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Position Paper Written Assignment
A position paper is a document you could present to a legislator to seek support for an issue you endorse. Present your position on a current health-care issue in a one-page paper, following the assignment guidelines below. You can select your issue topic from newspapers, national news magazine articles, professional journals, or professional association literature; and this can be the topic you choose for your ethical issues debate.
Your position paper should:

  • Be quickly and easily understood.
  • Be succinct and clear.
  • Appear very professional with the legislator’s name and title on top and your name and your credentials at the bottom.
  • Condense essential information in one, single-spaced page, excluding the title and reference list pages.
  • Be written using correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and APA format.
  • Clearly describe the issue that you are addressing in the opening paragraph.
  • Include 3–4 bullet points regarding why you are seeking the legislator’s vote, support, or opposition. Bullet points should be clear and concise but not repetitive and should reflect current literature that substantiates your position.
  • Summarize the implications for the nursing profession and/or patients.
  • Conclude with two recommendations that you wish to see happen related to your issue, such as a vote for or against, a change in policy, or the introduction of new legislation.
  • Use APA format (6th ed.), correct grammar, and references as appropriate.

The student will research their issue and find current evidence, at least three (3) peer-reviewed nursing research articles related to their condition/issue.

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Assignment will be chosen related to clinical assignment. Each student will choose a client that you had had your clinical rotation for a case study that you want to investigate. The case study must be approved by your course instructor by the end of your third clinical rotation. The student will research their issue and find current evidence, at least three (3) peer-reviewed nursing research articles related to their condition/issue.
Two weeks prior to the due date of the paper as indicated on the course outline, the student will submit an outline of their paper to their course instructor that includes the student name, case study overview, nursing practice issue, and references in APA format.
The paper must include the following items: 1. Title Page with student’s name2. Client HPI/PMH 3. Client FMH/ROS

  1. Client Medications/Allergies
  2. Client PE that you completed
  3. Client Laboratory/Diagnostic Test results
  4. Nursing Practice Issue related to client situation
  5. How the RN has assigned/delegate/supervised LPN, Certificated Nurse Aide, MedicationAide, and the Unlicensed Personnel
  1. Short summary of the three research articles related to condition/issue
  2. References

Identify one or two health factors that influence the usage of health care.

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There are several factors that can influence the access (how a person get to health care services) to and usage (how much a person actually uses health care services) of health care.  For this assignment you will be asked to choose 1-2 factors,  and write a paper about them.  Factors can include, but are not limited to:  

  • socieoeconomic status
  • age
  • gender
  • race
  • educaiton level
  • geography (urban, rural)
  • other

Resources: Undergraduate APA Sample Paper, Center for Writing Excellence
Write a 350- to 700-word paper that discusses the factors and their effect on health care usage.
Address the following in your paper:

  • Identify one or two health factors that influence the usage of health care.
  • Explain the impact the factor or factors have on health care access.
  • Explain how a lack of or delayed access to health care has an impact on an individual’s health status.

Cite at least 3 peer-reviewed or scholarly reference and your textbook to support your information. For additional information on how to properly cite your sources, log on to the Reference and Citation Generator resource in the Center for Writing Excellence.  References should be noted both in text and at the end in APA format.
Format your paper according to APA guidelines. Your paper must include a title page, introduction, conclusion, in text references and a reference page.  If you are unclear how to do this, ask questions or see the outstanding resources in the Center for Writing Excellence.  https://ecampus.phoenix.edu/classroom/ic/cwe/TutorialsAndGuides.aspx