Epidemiologic surveillance is used in public and global health. For this Assignment, begin by locating a recent article about an outbreak of an infectious or communicable disease. The article can come from a newspaper or other source but your paper must be supported with at least three scholarly sources of evidence in the literature which may include your text or course readings.

For this Assignment, review the following:

• AWE Checklist (Level 4000)
• Walden paper template (no abstract or running head required)
• The Week 3 Assignment Rubric

By Day 7 of Week 3

Write a 3- to 4-page paper that includes the following:

• A summary of the article, including the title and author
  • Identify the title of the article with in-text citation and corresponding reference in reference list
• The relationship among causal agents, susceptible persons, and environmental factors (epidemiological triangle)
• The role of the nurse in addressing the outbreak
• Possible health promotion/health protection strategies that could have been implemented by nurses to mitigate the outbreak

Throughout the RN-to-BSN program, students are required to participate in scholarly activities outside of clinical practice or professional practice. Examples of scholarly activities include attending conferences, seminars, journal club, grand rounds, morbidity and mortality meetings, interdisciplinary committees, quality improvement committees, and any other opportunities available at your site, within your community, or nationally.

You are required to post one scholarly activity while you are in the BSN program, which should be documented by the end of this course. In addition to this submission, you are required to be involved and contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives on a regular basis.

Submit, as the assignment, a summary report of the scholarly activity, including who, what, where, when and any relevant take-home points. Include the appropriate program competencies associated with the scholarly activity as well as future professional goals related to this activity. You may use the “Scholarly Activity Summary” resource to help guide this assignment.

PLEASE I NEED THIS ASSIGNMENT BEFORE MIDNIGHT TONIGHT 09/01/18.

 

Individualized Practicum Objectives:

The individualized practicum objectives should be based on the course objectives and the AACN Doctoral Essentials. (See attached file) USE THIS TEMPLATE BELOW FOR WRITING YOUR PRACTICUM OBJECTIVES (due end of week 1). THERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF ANOTHER STUDENTS’ OBJECTIVES AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS DOCUMENT—PLEASE REVIEW (See attached file).

WEEK 1 OBJECTIVES TEMPLATE

OBJECTIVES

a.     OBJECTIVE 1: EBP Problem Related Individualized Practicum Objective (pick one and individualize it): 

i.     Evaluate an evidence-based practice problem (in parenthesis, name the EBP problem you will be working on w/ your preceptor/mentor in practicum) within a specialty setting (name your setting in parenthesis [Hospital setting]) (related Course Learning Outcome=2). See below for course outcomes

ii.     Synthesize literature related to a defined evidence-based practice problem (in parenthesis, name the EBP problem you will be working on w/ your preceptor/mentor in practicum [ please select anything related to nursing informatics]) (related Course Learning Outcome=3). See below for course outcomes

iii.     Formulate an intervention to address a practice problem (in parenthesis, name the EBP problem you will be working on w/ your preceptor/mentor in practicum [ please select anything related to nursing informatics]) (related Course Learning Outcome=6). See below for course outcomes

b.     OBJECTIVE 2: Practice Area Specialty Competencies Individualized Practicum Objective (pick one and individualize it): (MY AREA OF SPECIALTY IS NURSING INFORMATICS

  

i.     Apply practice guidelines (name the practice guideline—from National Guideline Clearinghouse, RNAO, or a specialty organization) into an area of expertise (name the area…e.g., diabetic care [ for nursing informatics the organization is HIMSS; check himss.org]) (related Course Learning Outcome=4). (for nursing informatics, the organization is HIMSS check (https://www.himss.org/).

  

 ii.      Utilize advanced competencies (name the competencies, e.g. AONE CNLM competencies [himss.org for competencies]) for practice and leadership roles related to (name the area…e.g., diabetic care) (related Course Learning Outcome=5). See below for course outcomes

c.      OBJECTIVE 3: Essential Related Individualized Practicum Objectives (individualize it):

1. Demonstrate        achievement of learning objectives related to the AACN        DNP Essentials (note which DNP essential in parenthesis [see attached file on ACCN]) by        ____________ (lay out how you will do this) (Course        Learning Outcome 6). See below for course outcomes

TIMELINE

I plan to complete X hours per week of practicum over the next X weeks (must be 10 weeks or less). This will allow a total of 72 on-site hours with my preceptor.

Below is an example of a student objective, you can refer to it but customize it for my area of specialization which is nursing informatics

Timeline 

I plan to complete 8 hours per week of practicum over the next 9 weeks. This will allow

a total of 72 on-site hours with my preceptor.

 

Course Learning Outcomes

1. By the conclusion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Evaluate an      evidence-based practice problem or issue within a specialty setting
2. Synthesize      literature related to a defined evidence-based practice problem or issue
3. Apply      appropriate practice guidelines into an area of expertise
4. Utilize      advanced competencies for practice and leadership roles
5. Formulate an      intervention to address a practice problem or issue
6. Demonstrate      achievement of learning objectives related to the AACN DNP Essentials and      specialty competencies for the practicum experience

Seventy-eight-year-old Mr. Harod has been a long-term resident of the retirement community. Although mentally sharp, his condition has declined in the past several months and he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He has declined treatment, stating that he understands his poor prognosis and would rather spend whatever life he has left unbothered by the stress and side effects of treatment,

Last month Mr. Harod was transferred to the nursing home section of the retirement community. You have noticed several individuals regularly visiting him and learn from another resident that these people are part of a group who support assisted suicide,

A few days later, when entering Mr. Harod’s room for morning rounds, you find him deceased. By his bed are several papers that describe who to contact and what plans to make. You are aware that the people who had been visiting had been there the night before and spent considerable time in a private meeting with Mr. Harod.

One of the residents comments that Mr. Harod “went out on his own terms,” It appears several of the residents support his choice; it was, in fact, suicide.

What should you do in this situation?

*Please note that I live in Texas and assisted suicide is illegal and prohibited in Texas.  Please research nursing responsibilities related to this scenario

APA Format and references must be within the past 5 years, no references earlier than 2015 should be used

Assignment 3: Developing an Intervention and Determining the Impact

Sections 3 and 4 of Major Assessment 7: Using an Epidemiological Approach to Critically Analyze a Population Health Problem

Measures of effect are especially important for quantifying health problems. As a DNP-prepared nurse engaged in advanced practice, understanding how to interpret the statistical data in research studies enables you to better present your own findings as well as to determine appropriate interventions based on the data.

This week, you will begin Assignment 3, Sections 3 and 4 of the Major Assessment 7 paper. For Section 3, you will outline an intervention for your population to address the health problem based on the research literature. As you review the literature, it is essential to critically evaluate each study, including the statistical analysis and outcomes. To further enhance your analysis, select a causal model that applies to your selected population health problem, and consider it in terms of measurement of effect. Utilize this model as you continue to evaluate the literature that supports your proposed intervention (Section 3 of your paper).

Review the Major Assessment Overview. Then, begin developing Section 3 and Section 4.

By Wednesday 04/18/2018 3pm, write a 5 to 6-page paper in APA format with at least 7 scholarly references or more. Include the level one headings as numbered below:

Section 3: The Intervention

1) An outline of an intervention you would implement to address the population health problem with your selected population based on the results of the study in Section 2 (Note: If you selected a descriptive study design, you are still required to outline an intervention that might be developed based on future research.)

2) A review of the literature that supports this intervention (Search for scholarly articles which can support the intervention above in question 1. Minimum of 5 articles to review please).

Section 4: The Impact

1) An explanation of the health outcome you would be seeking and the social impact of solving this issue