Identify a country in which you may be interested in practicing: a. Describe the characteristics and type of healthcare system in that country

Identify a country in which you may be interested in practicing: a. Describe the characteristics and type of healthcare system in that country b. The role of nurses in that country c. Major health issues that confront the population in that country d. Morbidity and mortality rates in that country

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

Apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease.
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: Desсrіption 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.
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A discussion of the scope of your future role as an advanced registered nurse, including any regulatory, certification, or accreditation agencies that define that scope.

Advanced registered nursing graduates are entering the profession at dynamic time when roles and scope of practice are shifting based on developments in legislation and policy in response to the evolving needs of the health care system. Professional nursing organizations play an important role in making sure the perspectives of advanced registered nurses are heard, and in supporting nurse specialties in their efforts to expand their scope of practice and their full participation throughout the health care system.
For this assignment, you will conduct research on the current scope of practice for your specialty and efforts that are being made to expand that scope and the role of the advanced nurse in positively influencing the health care system. Write a 1,250-1,500-word paper that includes the following:
1. A discussion of the scope of your future role as an advanced registered nurse, including any regulatory, certification, or accreditation agencies that define that scope.
2. A discussion of three professional nursing organizations that you think are most influential in advancing the scope and influence of advanced nursing. Of these organizations, evaluate the one that you would most like to join. How do its goals and mission fit in with your worldview and philosophy of care? How might membership in this organization improve your practice?
3. A discussion of a controversial or evolving issue that is most likely to affect your scope of practice or role in the next few years. How do you think this issue could influence the profession and other stakeholders, and why does it matters to the advanced registered nurse?
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What type of leadership style do feel is ideal for nursing environments?

Reflect on learning and professional growth during nursing school.
Reflective paper: PURPOSE: Reflect on learning and professional growth. DIRECTIONS: Write a one to two page reflective paper using APA style. Reflect on and explain how your participation in this course contributed to your achievement of the freshman level program outcome for leadership/interdisciplinary teamwork (Please see the leadership/interdisciplinary freshmen level outcome below: LEADERSHIP / INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMWORK      Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior/BS Outcome   Develop beginning leadership skills for the delivery of safe and effective care. Prioritize the delivery of safe and effective care for patients with various levels of healthcare needs. Demonstrate beginning leadership skills as a team member in the delivery of safe and effective patient care. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in the delivery of patient-centered care in complex healthcare environments.     The goal for this paper will be for you to develop beginning leadership skills for the delivery of safe and effective care. Please respond to the questions below when writing your reflective paper: • What does this level outcome for leadership/interdisciplinary teamwork mean? • What knowledge or skills did you gain from this course and how does that knowledge/skill relate to the level outcome? • What assignments, activities, or experiences helped you achieve the level outcome? • What type of leadership style did you observe in your clinical settings? • What type of leadership style do feel is ideal for nursing environments? This assignment is pass or fail. Please see the rubric below for guidance as you write your paper. You must complete the assignment in order to pass the course. DUE DATE: April 30, 2016  Reflection Essay Rubric  Criteria  Expectation  Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory   Comments  Reflects on personal and professional growth. • Explains how the course has shaped personal knowledge, skills, and/or attitudes, especially those related to nursing. Correlates course activities with the level objective. • Identifies specific learning experiences, activities, and/or assignments from the course that relate to the level objective. • Explains how these experiences, activities, and/or assignments relate to the level objective.   Demonstrates achievement of the level objective. • Explains how personal knowledge, skills, and/or attitudes developed through the course demonstrate that he or she has achieved the level objective. • Provides examples of individual performance(s) in the course which validate that he or she exhibits the behaviors defined in the level objective.