Program planning is a multistep process having several elements within each step. This process is used to decide what actions to take when addressing a health or healthcare need; it defines who should take the actions, as well as when and where to do so. In your initial post, introduce yourself to your classmates and…
The purpose of this assignment is to discuss concepts of epidemiology and apply nursing theories and research to a communicable disease. Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain” (see attachment), “Chain of Infection” (https://lc.gcumedia.com/nsg403c/chain-of-infection/chain-of-infection-v1.1.html), and the CDC websites, all located in the topic Resources, for assistance when completing this assignment. Choose a communicable disease topic from the…
Distinguish a global communicable disease outbreak impacting community health worldwide. Provide a succinct description including its influence on the affected population. Analyze the influence of social determinants of health (SDOH) in disease progression. Provide an example of how Christian worldview can be integrated by a community health nurse when working with a population impacted by…
Define the epidemiologic triangle and discuss its application to practice. Develop two or more nursing interventions (excluding handwashing) a community health nurse can implement to break the link(s) within the communicable disease chain. Provide rationale for each nursing intervention. Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two…
This project is comprised of related assignments. This week, you will identify a client-focused clinical problem for which a nurse practitioner (NP) could advocate for an evidence-based practice (EBP) change. You will conduct a literature review to determine what is currently known about the problem so that you will be able to develop a concise…
Cover the “The Use of Clinical Systems to Improve Outcomes and Efficiencies” New technology—and the application of existing technology—only appears in healthcare settings after careful and significant research. The stakes are high, and new clinical systems need to offer evidence of positive impact on outcomes or efficiencies. Nurse informaticists and healthcare leaders formulate clinical…
The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate the various information and communication technology tools that can be used when caring for patients, communities, and populations.
Throughout the RN-BSN Program, you have discussed many different nursing theories. In Informatics, the core elements of the field stem from the Foundation of Knowledge Model, also known as the Data-Information-Knowledge-Wisdom (DIKW) Paradigm. Select a clinical scenario from your practice and analyze it using the Foundation of Knowledge Model. Data: What data was collected and…
Based on the first letter of your first name, please define the following terms per your group number. Then, discuss the relevance of each term to nursing practice. Group 1: A-F Informatics Interoperability Electronic Health Record (EHR) Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Group 2: G-M Nursing Informatics Informatics Nurse Specialist Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) Mobile…
This assignment will introduce you to the concept of worldview. It will also provide you with a fundamental understanding of Christian spirituality that looks to the union of body, mind, soul, and spirit, along with how those beliefs inform a unique ethical awareness and decision-making in professional practice. In addition, you will gain knowledge about…