Advancing Security Through Technological Innovation

Advancing Security Through Technological Innovation Throughout this course you have researched and discussed many innovative and strategic techniques that technology can be applied in Homeland Security, as well potential advantages (less manpower, quick results, public/private agency interagency information sharing) and possible drawbacks of employing this technology (lack of available training, incompatible infrastructure, costly sustainability etc.) […]
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Epidemiologic Study Designs

As introduced in the first few weeks of this course, investigators use various epidemiological study designs to study health problems and the effects of health interventions. You have examined several study designs, including descriptive designs (in Week 2) and analytic study designs that are observational (in Week 3) or experimental (this week). As an MSN […]
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Homeland Security in Modern Context

EHomeland Security in Modern Context Contemplate the world we live in, in regard to Homeland Security, based on your assigned readings, the discussion questions, and your research paper. Journaling is an effective way to prove a students’: Understanding of the material presented. The research that is being conducted., Reflection on the week’s assignments and how […]
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Patient Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning

Patient Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Record yourself presenting the complex case for your clinical patient. Do not sit and read your written evaluation! The video portion of the assignment is a simulation to demonstrate your ability to succinctly and effectively present a complex case to a colleague for a case consultation. The written portion of this assignment is […]
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Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation and Reflection

Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation and Reflection Psychiatric evaluations are a way to reflect on your practicum experiences and connect the experiences to the learning you gain from your weekly Learning Resources. Comprehensive notes, such as the ones required in this practicum course, are often used in clinical settings to document patient care. For this Assignment, you […]
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Challenges and Success in Practice

Challenges and Success in Practice Describe your clinical experience for this week. Did you face any challenges, any success? If so, what were they? Describe the assessment of a patient detailing the signs and symptoms (S&S) assessment plan of care and at least 3 possible differential diagnosis with rationales., Mention the health promotion intervention for […]
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Suicidal Ideation and Adolescent Depression

Suicidal Ideation and Adolescent Depression Suggestions for Written Reports Organize your thoughts into a logical order Use short declarative sentences to make your point. Eliminate unnecessary or redundant adjectives. When you mention a fact that is not considered common knowledge you must cite your source. Carefully check your spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure. You are […]
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Power of Health Interest Groups

Power of Health Interest Groups Writing ASSIGNMENT #5 – Continue your Final Project; Chapter #4 (this will be a continuous Word Document. 2-pages. Each week’s assignments will be a chapter in your final paper.) Are there any programs at the local, state and federal level or social programs in place to address your finding (major […]
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SMART Goals Evaluation

SMART Goals Evaluation Think back to the five SMART goals you created earlier in the term. Write a reflection paper following APA format and consisting of 750 words in length. Then, create a 5–7-minute reflection video using the word document which evaluates each SMART goal that you created. Use Teams, Zoom, or Canvas Studio’s Screen […]
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Interest Groups and Policy Influence

Interest Groups and Policy Influence The goal of this assignment is to familiarize students with interest groups. Please follow the steps below to complete your assignment.   Selectan interest group (AARP, AHIP, Coalition for Health Services Research, Emergency Nurses Association, Pharma) Discusshow they are pushing their agenda (i.e., mechanisms used to influence policy makers), key […]
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Exploring Nursing Philosophy: Evolution & Influences on Practice

Exploring Nursing Philosophy: Evolution & Influences on Practice By engaging in this reflective exercise, you will deepen your understanding of the foundational principles of nursing and gain insights into the dynamic nature of nursing philosophy. Your exploration of personal evolution and influences will contribute to your professional growth and development as a nurse. Discuss the […]
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 Cancers & HIV

Cancers & HIV While cancers and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are different diseases, they both have debilitating effects that influence nutritional needs – and if nutritional needs are not met, both advanced stages of cancer and HIV can lead to severe body wasting. Cancer and HIV require highly individualized nutrition therapy. After studying Module 7: Lecture […]
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 Envisioning the Future of Nursing

Envisioning the Future of Nursing: Aligning Vision with Contemporary Realities As you contemplate the future of nursing, consider how current trends and emerging challenges shape your vision for the profession. Reflect on how your vision aligns with contemporary healthcare realities and everyday practice experiences. Share your vision for the future of nursing, considering factors such […]
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Epidemiological Study Designs in the Media

Nearly every day, population health studies appear in the media. The studies often include epidemiological research. The type of study design used can have a profound impact on how the study results are analyzed, interpreted, and reported. Common study designs include case control, cohort, cross-sectional, and community intervention trials Based on media descriptions of the […]
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Critiquing Sources of Error in Population Research

As a DNP-educated nurse, part of your role will be to identify the differences, or gaps, between current knowledge and practice and opportunities for improvement leading to an ideal state of practice. Being able to recognize and evaluate sources of error in population research is an important skill that can lead to better implementation of […]
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Measures Used in Epidemiology

One important application of epidemiology is to identify factors that could increase the likelihood of a certain health problem occurring within a specific population. Epidemiologists use measures of effect  to examine the association or linkage in the relationship between risk factors and emergence of disease or ill health. For instance, they may use measures of effect […]
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Randomized Trials in Epidemiology

Imagine that researchers are conducting a randomized controlled trial of a high-fiber supplement as a preventive measure in persons at increased risk of type 2 diabetes. People enrolled in the study are disease free at the time they agree to participate in the trial, but they all have a family history of type 2 diabetes […]
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Observational Study Designs

A clinical paediatric nurse has noticed a rise in childhood asthma diagnoses among the Hispanic population served by the local clinic. The nurse is concerned about this increase in asthma incidence in the patient population and turns to the literature to explore current research on this topic. The nurse finds, through the reading, that there […]
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Strengths and Limitations of Secondary Data Sources

In this information age, where data are readily accessible and there is both a great demand for accelerated research projects and strict limitations on research funding, using existing data makes sense. Data used in this way are called secondary data; they come in many forms and contain information on just about anything—depending on who collected […]
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Descriptive Epidemiology: Data Sources and Data Collection

Descriptive epidemiology deals with describing disease patterns using three major categories: person, place, or time (Friis & Sellers, 2021). Consider the following example Over the last weekend, six people went to the Alcan City Hospital emergency room with similar symptoms. The laboratory results for the six patients were indicative of an infection due to Escherichia […]
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