Communicable Diseases 

1. Choose one of the following topics and submit a short paper: 
   1. Research and present on the local, state, national, and global trends such as incidence, prevalence, and populations at risk for their communicable disease group.
   2. Investigate and present communicable diseases of interest in your local community. 
   3. Research the different types of organisms that could be used to create an epidemic as a result of bioterrorist activity, such as smallpox, anthrax, or botulism. Use the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Website to find out about organisms and their transmission routes, signs and symptoms, prevalence and incidence, and primary prevention treatment. Present your findings and discuss the differences in impact on the healthcare community and the population, and the role of the community health nurse. 
2. Your response should be 1-2 pages. APA format, at least 1 reference. 
3. Be sure to use standard English grammar and spelling (Location is Miami, FL).

 

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I just need to response to this assignment,

 responses should be complete paragraph  and should further the conversation using personal experience, information from the textbook or other outside sources, asking questions, and more.  Think about how your classmates answered differently or similarly to you. What did you learn from their post?  What was most surprising or interesting?  What do you agree with or disagree with? Your responses might spark some comments and feedback for one another. 

 

Cocaine 

1. Behavioral effects: The behavioral effects to using cocaine are hyperverbal, energetic, and alertness (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2017). Sometimes people will even be hypersensitive to sigh, touch, and sound when under the influence of cocaine (NIH, 2017). Just like most drugs, and everyone has a slightly different experience.

2. Physiological effects: The physiological effects of cocaine use are dilated pupils, elevated body temperature, and rapid heart rate (NIH, 2017). Larger amounts of cocaine use can also increase the high. When the high is increased other physical behaviors can happen. Some of these behaviors are restlessness, irritability, anxiety, and paranoia (NIH, 2017).

3. Acute health effects: Acute health effects of cocaine are irregular heart rhythm, stomach pains, and strokes (NIH, 2017).

4. Chronic health effects:Chronic health effects of cocaine are organ damage, or even cause organ failure. Some effects are restricted blood flow in the gastrointestinal tract, ulcers, weight loss, and even malnourishment (NIH, 2017). Cocaine  can even cause cardiac issues such as inflammation of the heart muscle and aortic ruptures (NIH, 2017).

5. Combining with other drugs: Yes when you combine cocaine with other drugs is bad. There are many risk of combining drugs. One example is heroin and cocaine. Cocaine wants to use more oxygen, and the heroin causes the respiratory rate slow down (The dangers of mixing drugs).

6. What surprised me:It really surprises me that drugs are still a massive issue in the world for recreational uses. I find it interesting how some people get very addicted, some people use everyone once in a while, and how some people don’t ever touch them. Working in the medical field really opened my eyes to many different drugs. I understand how different drugs work, and what they do to the body. On a medical standpoint drugs are very interesting and amazing, but when used for personal use they do some horrific things to you.

7llLegalization of all drugs:I think that legalization of all drugs should be done. I think if we legalized all drugs that there would be a better regulations. Legalization might help get a log of the terrible mixed street drugs out, and possibly prevent some people from having massive medical issues. I understand that no matter what, drugs will still be readily available on the streets, but maybe with drugs being regulated people could get help in a better, and control the substance abuse.

8. Decriminalization of all drugs: I think decriminalization of all drugs might be a good idea for possession of small quantities of drugs. I like this idea, because I feel like our prison are very impacted, and that true criminals are not going to prison. Just because these people go to jail for possession of drugs, do not mean they stop them once they our out. I also like the idea that treatment is an options as well.

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 Purpose 

The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected RN-BSN competencies acquired through the NUR3165 course.  

Course Outcomes

  This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course outcomes: 

– The student will be able to produce a complete research paper.

– The student will identify the research methods, sources and application in nursing practice.

Points

This assignment is worth a total of 100 points (10%).

Due Date

Submit your completed assignment under the Assignment tab by Sunday 11:59 p.m. EST of Week 15 as directed.

Requirements

1. The Course Reflection is worth 100 points (10%) and will be graded on quality of self-assessment, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric.

2. Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about your essay may be posted under the Q & A forum under the Discussions tab. 

3. The length of the reflection is to be within three to six pages excluding title page and reference pages. 

4. APA format is required with both a title page and reference page. Use the required components of the review as Level 1 headers (upper and lower case, centered): 

Note: Introduction – Write an introduction but do not use “Introduction” as a heading in accordance with the rules put forth in the Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (2010, p. 63).

a. Course Reflection 

b. Conclusion

Preparing the Reflection

The BSN Essentials (AACN, 2008) outline a number of healthcare policy and advocacy competencies for the BSN-prepared nurse. Reflect on the NUR3165 course readings, discussion threads, and applications you have completed across this course and write a reflective essay regarding the extent to which you feel you are now prepared to:

1. “Explain the interrelationships among theory, practice, and research.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of the research process and models for applying evidence to clinical practice. 

3. Advocate for the protection of human subjects in the conduct of research.

4. Evaluate the credibility of sources of information, including but not limited to databases and Internet resources. 

5. Participate in the process of retrieval, appraisal, and synthesis of evidence in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.

6. Integrate evidence, clinical judgment, interprofessional perspectives, and patient preferences in planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes of care.

7. Collaborate in the collection, documentation, and dissemination of evidence.

8. Acquire an understanding of the process for how nursing and related healthcare quality and safety measures are developed, validated, and endorsed.

9. Describe mechanisms to resolve identified practice discrepancies between identified standards and practice that may adversely impact patient outcomes.” (p. 16).

Reference:

American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN]. (2008). The essentials of baccalaureate education for professional nursing practice. Washington, DC: Author.

 

Creative assignment 1 is in accordance with chapter 5 in your textbook: Nutrition: Eating for a Healthier You.

Part 1: For this assignment, you will need to submit your three favorite recipes. The following information must be included for each recipe.

• name of recipe
• all ingredients, including the amounts of each ingredient
• prep time
• preparation instructions
• cooking information, including oven, stove, microwave/cooking  temperature, prep time, amount of time dish needs to cook, what type and  size of dish to use, is cooking spray necessary, etc.
• number of servings your recipe makes
• any other instructions that might be needed for this recipe

 You need to explain why you chose this/each recipe for submission.  You may also provide any (fun) facts regarding the recipe that you would  like to share. BEGIN EACH RECIPE ON A NEW PAGE

Part 2: In  a 2 page summary, explain what modifications can be made to your three  favorite recipes to transform them into healthier, nutrient dense  versions. The following information must be included for each recipe.

• What makes each of your original dishes unhealthy?
• What substitutions can you make for ingredients to make each recipe more healthy?
• What changes can you make to the amounts of ingredients used?
• What different cooking techniques can you use to make each recipe healthier?
• How can you make each recipe more nutrient dense?
• What are the major problems you face when trying to eat right? Describe five actions you could take to improve your eating.

**Responding that a recipe is not  modifiable is not a sufficient answer and you will not receive full  credit. Try your best to answer the questions regarding modifications of  your recipe. If you feel that your recipe cannot be modified, I  strongly suggest that you use an alternate recipe that is modifiable to  complete the assignment.

Follow Guidelines and Rubric:

 

Class,

We  continue our journey through the research process by looking at the  results of data analysis. The lesson explores how researchers test and  interpret data that were collected on the sample. You  will need to download the Class Survey Hypothetical Results from the  Optional Resources to Enhance Learning page and discuss them in the  discussions.

As  you begin preparing for the Nutrition Feeding and Eating Assignment, it  is important to realize that the Assignment consists of completion of a 2-3 page summary. Although you are required to access the Nutrition Feeding and Eating module, you are not required to complete this module/quiz. This is optional and completion of this quiz will not count toward your Core Grade. However, completion of the 2-3 page summary is required and is  included in the Core Grade.   Please find the attached instructions to  help you prepare for completion of this assignment.

PREPARING THE ASSIGNMENT 

View and read any relevant resource  material to help you better understand the concept or solve the  problem(s) given. To complete this assignment log into ATI and select  the “Learn” tab. Click on Skills Modules, and then click  the “Nutrition Feeding and Eating” module. Click on the “lesson” tab and then open the “Evidence Based Research” tab at the top of the page. You are not required to complete the module but you must complete  a 2-3 page summary to submit. Please review the below instructions in  its entirety for additional guidance on how to complete this assignment.  Please reach out if you  need any additional guidance.

Remember  the upcoming group assignment in Unit 7, and please contact me with any  questions or concerns as your group works toward the goal of this  project.

As always, if you have questions, please post them to the Q & A Forum, where you and your classmates may view my responses.