Blog: Population Health and Epidemiology Then and Now

  A century ago, epidemiology was a population science that focused on infectious diseases and outbreaks. Pioneered by passionate researchers like John Snow and Florence Nightingale, epidemiologic methods were used to curb the spread of debilitating diseases like cholera and the Spanish Flu. Today epidemiology relates to more than just acute outbreaks of illness; it … Read more

NUR 3178 – Assignment #2

Instructions: 1. Read and familiarize yourself with all the Ayurvedic resources in Lesson 2 (Web links, Videos, Journal Articles, etc.) 2. Use the Internet to further explore Ayurvedic Medicine, and answer the following questions: Give an example of how Ayurvedic Medicine can empower patients. Describe the impact that Ayurvedic Medicine can have on the global … Read more

chapter 5

Scenario – Jessica, a registered nurse (RN), and her husband are finally leaving on their vacation trip. They pull up at a red light as it is about to change to green. They watch in horror as a large truck, moving fast down a hill, in unable to stop before crashing into a van carrying … Read more

Reply to one classmate

  Reply to one classmate’s posts with a reflection of their response (Word Limit for response: 200 words).   Please make sure to provide citations and references (in APA format) for your work.    Classmate posts:  Functional behavior involves the use of various parts of the self-including, including emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual, to manage … Read more

Neisseria gonorrhoeae peer response 150 word minimum

Neisseria gonorrhoeae Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a gram-negative diplococcus and belongs to the genus Neisseria. (Springer and Salen) It is the second most common sexually transmitted bacteria and is a significant world health issue. N. Gonorrhoeae is an ancient virus focused on the younger population of both wealthy and poorer nations. (Springer and Salen) N. gonorrhoeae manifests in humans only … Read more

Propionibacterium acnes

Microorganisms are very diverse. Likewise, the diseases that they cause are just as diverse! In this discussion, we will explore some of the microbes that cause human disease and the body systems they affect. When a patient seeks health care because they are ill, they describe their symptoms to the health care worker, and the … Read more

EVIDENCE BASE PRACTICE NURSING ASSIGMENT

Choose one conceptual model or framework that can guide an EBP change in either clinical practice, education, leadership, or informatics. Describe the chosen model or conceptual framework for change. Discuss one type of information technology that could be used with the chosen conceptual model or framework to assist in managing and protecting data. – MUST … Read more

Advanced Pathophysiology (Due 24 hours)

  Parts  1, 2, and 3 have the same questions, however, you must answer with references and different writing always addressing them objectively, that is as if you were different students. Similar responses in wording or references will not be accepted. APA format 1) Minimum 9 pages  (No word count per page)- Follow the 3 x … Read more

Health Care policy, Complementary and alternative health care and Advanced Pathophysiology (Due 20 hours)

  Parts  2 and 3  have the same questions, however, you must answer with references and different writing always addressing them objectively, that is as if you were different students. Similar responses in wording or references will not be accepted. APA format 1) Minimum 6 pages  (No word count per page)- Follow the 3 x … Read more