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Write a paper (2,000-2,500 words) in which you apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease. Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain,” “Chain of Infection,” and the CDC website for assistance completing this assignment.

Communicable Disease Selection

Choose one communicable disease from the following list:

1. Chickenpox
2. Tuberculosis
3. Influenza
4. Mononucleosis
5. Hepatitis B
6. HIV
7. Ebola
8. Measles
9. Polio
10. Influenza

Epidemiology Paper Requirements

Address the following:

1. Describe the communicable disease (causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment) and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence). Is this a reportable disease? If so, provide details about reporting time, whom to report to, etc.
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). Are there any special considerations or notifications for the community, schools, or general population?
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.
6. Discuss a global implication of the disease. How is this addressed in other countries or cultures? Is this disease endemic to a particular area? Provide an example.

A minimum of three peer-reviewed or professional references is required.

Prepare this assignment according to the 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. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. 

Instructions

In this assignment, you will be required to use the Heart Rate Dataset to complete the following:

• Use the classification of variables from the Unit 1 assignment to match each variable to one appropriate type of graph.
• Create graphs of those variables
• Give a brief written description of how the values of each variable are distributed in the sample. What does the graph tell us about the data in the heart rate sample?

Steps

1. Open the Heart Rate Dataset in Excel
2. Using the classification of variables from Unit 1 assignment as qualitative, quantitative discrete, or quantitative continuous, match each of the 3 variables to the most appropriate graph type. (For example, qualitative data can best be displayed with a pie chart or bar graph; continuous numerical data can best be displayed using a histogram)
3. Use the graphing functions in Excel to create an appropriate graph of the data for each variable. Remember to properly label and title your graphs to identify what the graph is about clearly.

Review these videos as needed:

Excel 2016: Creating a Pie Chart

(Tom Kleen, 2017)
Estimated time to complete: 9 minutes

Making a Simple Bar Graph in Excel

(Scott Stevens, 2014)
Estimated time to complete: 5 minutes

Additional Instructions:

Your assignment should be typed into a Word or other word processing document, formatted in APA style. The assignments must include

• Running head
• A title page with
  • Assignment name
  • Your name
  • Professor’s name
  • Course

Estimated time to complete: 3 hours

References

Scott Stevens. (, 2014). Making a simple bar graph in Excel [Video]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/_Txpfyn4ipI

Tom Kleen. (2017). Excel 2015: Creating a pie chart [Video]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/ZKa35Iz-aZ4

Assignment Files

Heart Rate Data Set [Excel File]

• HeartRateDataSetrevised3final.xlsx

Write a 100 word response the discussion question answer with in-text citations and references in apa format. I also included the original question

Answer:   Internal review boards (IRBs) are present to assure that subjects used in research are not also used to exploit the subjects. The rights and welfare of the patients must come first, and therefore those rights must be protected (University of Pittsburgh, 2018). Internal review boards are present in many universities, hospitals, and private companies. 

          Many groups can be considered vulnerable, including students. There are many research projects done on university campuses across the United States. Students are a convenient group as they are on campus or online communities, and frequently they are the group that is pursuing research to guide their degrees. According to University of Nevada Las Vegas (2019), regardless of the method of using students as research groups, students can still feel obligated to be a part of the study, for fear that their grade will be affected. Therefore it is essential to follow the guidelines set out by the internal review board to assure protection to the group that is being studied or surveyed.

• Ensure that subjects are adequately informed of the nature of the study.

• Ensure that subjects’ participation is voluntary.

• Ensure that the benefits of a study outweigh its risks.

• Ensure that the risks and benefits of the study are evenly distributed among the possible subject populations.

• Suspend and report human subjects research activity that violates regulations, policies, procedures, or an approved protocol (University of Nevada Las Vegas, 2019).

          This writer has previously collected data as a part of the research in an undergraduate nursing degree and recalls the guidance of the instructor was paramount. The entire survey had to go before the universities IRB, and the project had to have a lead investigator on the project who was the faculty advisor. There had to be a packet filled out, laying out all of the intentions of the group, and what was to be gained from the research. Although students participated in the study, they were not identified, and filling out the survey was an acknowledgment of their informed consent of the project. Students were given the surveys in a randomly chosen class that was not a nursing class. They had the opportunity to hand in the study filled in or blank, so their instructor would have no idea who filled out the survey or not, and it would not affect their grade. Research students collected the data, and it was kept confidential. This was a rewarding process for the students obtaining the data, and hopefully was also rewarding for the students filling out the data.

Original Question: Conducting research projects while ensuring the protection of human subjects is necessary. What are some methods to protect personal rights of someone in one of the groups that is labeled as vulnerable? Justify your rationale

 

Population Health Advocacy

Human trafficking, extreme poverty, preventable diseases, the opioid crisis and the lack of adequate low-income housing are a few current societal concerns worthy of social change. Nurses and healthcare leaders are in a good position to shape and influence health care policy.

Think of a cause you believe in strongly. Access the website of your elected officials either at the local, state, or federal level using the following link: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials/ or use the website of your choice. Explore some of the issues and committees your legislators are involved in and select at least one that interest you or align with your beliefs. You may also contact your legislator’s office and speak to his or her legislative assistant by calling the U.S. Capitol switchboard operator at (202) 224-3121 for the Senate and (202) 225-3121 for the House. Legislator assistants are very knowledgeable about the legislator’s agenda and can provide a wealth of information. 

This assignment will be at least 1500 words or more. This week reflect on advocacy, collaborative partnerships with other health care practitioners and stakeholders, and the policy making process and write a paper that addresses the following:

• Describe the policy issue, policy problem of interest or a particular bill that your legislator has introduced
• Elaborate on why the policy matters and what you can possibly do to strengthen the policy? 
• Briefly define the role you would play as an advocate for the healthcare consumer and healthcare professionals.
• Explain how the policy impacts the public at large or a particular population. 
• What stakeholders would you collaborate with to promote the cause? 

Assignment Expectations

Length: 1500-2000 words in length

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA format. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.  Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.

References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of two (2) scholarly sources are required for this assignment.

Module 1 – SLP

INTRODUCTION TO BACTERIA AND VIRUSES

Part I

Read the following chapters in the Microbiology etext available at https://courses.lumenlearning.com/trident-boundless-microbiology

Introduction to Microbiology

• Introduction to Microbiology
• Microbes and the World
• The Science of Microbiology

1. Describe Koch’s Postulates and briefly summarize his contributions to the field of Microbiology.

Part II 

Read the following chapters in the Microbiology etext available at https://courses.lumenlearning.com/trident-boundless-microbiology

Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukaryote Cell Structure

• Overview of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
• Cell Walls of Prokaryotes

Choose a resident microbe from the article The Nature of Bacterial Host-Parasite Relationships in Humans.

1. Describe the symbiotic role of your chosen microbe within our microbiome.
2. Do a little independent research to determine whether this microbe can become pathogenic. If so, describe the conditions under which this microbe assumes this opportunistic role. Be sure to cite articles used in your research and include a references section.

SLP Assignment Expectations

Page Length: 2 to 3 pages

Format            

TUI encourages all students to comply with APA style and format guidelines for proper citation of references.  Use the formatting in your Background page as a model.

Scholarly Content                   

Your case assignments are considered scholarly works. Your final work should include peer reviewed (scholarly) sources.  Please use the formatting demonstrated in your Background section to cite the tutorials and readings from the Module Overview. You should not cut and paste the questions posed and answer them like a “Question and Answer” session.  Your finished paper should read like an academic paper.

Please keep in mind that you should not use sources such as “Answers.com” or “Wikipedia” or “Wikianswers.”  None of these are scholarly sources and they can be “modified” by any registered user which makes them unreliable. You will post your final essay as a word document to the SLP assignment dropbox.