The Zika virus is an emerging infectious disease in the United States as of 2015.
The disease is transmitted to humans primarily through mosquito bites and is
characterized by its weeklong symptoms of fevers, rash, headaches, joint pain, body
aches, and c
Discuss one historical epidemiological event or accomplishment that has left an
impact on healthcare as we know it. Clearly identify, describe, and define key
points or people in the event or accomplishment.
For centuries, smallpox was one of most lethal
The development of the smallpox vaccination paved the way for future vaccinations
(Jesty, R., & Williams, G. (2011). It is a primary preventative measure that meets the
goals and objectives of Healthy People 2020. Edward Jenner established that evidenceba
NR503: Population Health, Epidemiology, & Statistical Principles
Week 5: The Role of Culture in Epidemiology
TD2: Provide the specific descriptive epidemiological aspects of this
disease as it relates to your geographic area
Epidemiology involves surveill
Now that you have identified the disease and risk, what is one evidence-based action
that you could take within your local community or patient population to prevent
this risk?
Zika was previously identified as one of Floridas emerging infectious diseases
Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR503 Population Health, Epidemiology, & Statistical Principles
Relative Risk Calculations Worksheet
Guidelines & Grading Rubric
Erica Dickenson-Tomlinson
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to help you to begin to und
Please provide a summary of the case or information you have discussed this week.
This week I chose to do my case study on my mom. My mom is a 69 year old
female who is extremely healthy, does not drink or smoke, is a vegetarian, exercises, has
no medical
Please provide a summary of the case or information you have discussed this week.
This week I discussed Steves extensive history of risk factors that put him in
danger for coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD is a disease that develops when plaque
accumulat
Case study week 1 nr 503
Smokinghasahugeimpactonhealth.However,priortolinkingsmokingtolungcancer,there
wasahighprevalenceofpeoplesmoking.Feuer,Levy,andMcCarthy(2012)describehowadvertisingfor
cigaretteshadbeentargetedforsoldiersandwomenduringtheWorldWarIer
Penny Huddleston, PhD Candidate, RN, CCRN
Abstract: A healthy work environment occurs when people are valued and treated fairly and respectfully
with a strong sense of trust among all employees from the lowest to the highest positions within an organizati
Case study part 1 week 3
Since working as a nurse in a rural area and being introduced to the elderly population,
chronic heart failure (CHF) has been one of the leading diagnoses that have been a
challenge in controlling. CHF is a disorder that largely a
Running head: EVALUATION OF WEST NILE VIRUS
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Evaluation of Epidemiological Problem
Carrie Phillips
Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR503: Population Health, Epidemiology, and Statistical Principles
August, 2016
EVALUATION OF WEST NILE VIRUS
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Evaluation o
Dr. Kilway and Class,
With Shelbys updated history, her yearly gynecological check-ups, with a pap smear, still remains
the most important test that needs to be done. I would even go so far as to suggest that Shelby up the
game by also including a more se
Discussion Part One (graded)
Discuss one historical epidemiological event or accomplishment that has left an impact on
healthcare as we know it. Clearly identify, describe, and define key points or people in the
event or accomplishment.
Epidemiology is us
Now that you have identified the disease and risk, what is one evidence-based action that you
could take within your local community or patient population to prevent this risk?
Chlamydia is a sexual transmitted disease and the best way to prevent contract
Epidemiologic Sub-fields
Pick a disease in your geographic area and identify how it is tied to either infectious, chronic,
gynecological or sexually transmitted infection (STI), environmental, cultural or geographic
causation.
Solano County is plagued wit
Running Head: CRITIQUE OF EPIDEMIOLOGICAL RESEARCH ARTICLE
1
Critique of Epidemiological Research Article
Susana Ortega
Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR503 Nancy Winters
CRITIQUE OF EPIDEMIOLOGICAL RESEARCH ARTICLE
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The aim/purpose of the research
The p
Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR503 Population Health, Epidemiology, & Statistical Principles
Course Information Worksheet
1. Define Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary prevention.
Primary prevention is an action taken to prevent the development of a diseas
Case study part 2 week 3 nr 503
In discussion thread one, diabetes was identified as one of the chronic diseases many
people in Macon County, Illinois. Additionally, the incidence of diabetes is increased in those
individuals who are overweight or obese.
As an Advanced Practice Nurse, you will care for patients who are at risk for opioid abuse or addiction. Please
research and present the incidence of opioid abuse specific to your geographic area and provide evidence of
risk, relative risk, and odds ratio
Pick one friend or family member and gather their family health history. Pick one
possible genetic risk for disease in that person and provide the following:
Gender, age
Genetic risk for a specific disease
Define the disease
Evidence to link risk to deve
Case study week 3 part 3 nr 503
The diabetes prevalence in the Hispanic population in my community is a huge
problem. The health risks that the patients encounter have become devastating and
have taken a toll on their daily lives. There have been amputati
Nr 503 week 4 case study part 1
One disease that Steve is at risk for is hypertension. According to the National
Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), hypertension is defined as a BP of
140/90 or higher (as cited in Bunker, 2014, p. 51). Major
Denise and Class,
Preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD) requires management of the risk factors that can lead to CVD.
Screening for any risk factors begins with obtaining a thorough personal and family history (Heart attack
risk assessment, 2012). Coron
1. The population in the city of Springfield, Missouri in March, 2014 was 200,000.
The number of new cases of HIV was 28 between January 1 and June 30th 2014.
The number of current HIV cases was 130 between January 1 and June 30th 2014.
The incidence rate
Shelby is a 32-year-old mother of two, who has smoked 1 pack-per-day for the last
15 years, and who comes to see you today for her yearly well-woman exam in your
family practice clinic. She has a family history, in a single paternal grandmother of
breast
Relative Risk Calculation Worksheet
Stephanie Birmingham
1. The population in the city of Springfield, Missouri in March, 2014 was 200,000.
The number of new cases of HIV was 28 between January 1 and June 30th 2014.
The number of current HIV cases was 130
Upon the course of your history you find out that Shelby has a great aunt on her
mothers side who died of some woman cancer in her stomach and an uncle on her
fathers side who died of pancreatic cancer. Her mother and older sisters are all in
good health.
Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR503 Population Health, Epidemiology, & Statistical Principles
Key Concepts Worksheet
Guidelines & Grading Rubric
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to identify key concepts in epidemiology that will assist the stude
Running head: EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROBLEM DIABETES
Evaluation of Epidemiological Problem - Diabetes
Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR503: Population Health, Epidemiology, & Statistical Principals
December 4, 2016
Diabetes
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROBLEM DIABETES
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Mo
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