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1. Introduction Evidence-based practice (EBP) requires clinicians to identify relevant clinical issues, formulate structured research questions, and evaluate peer-reviewed evidence. A critical step in this process is analyzing the research methodologies used in original studies. Methodology determines the reliability, validity, and applicability of findings to clinical practice. This study focuses on the clinical issue of…
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In this Assignment, you will identify clinical areas of interest and inquiry and practice searching for research in support of maintaining or changing these practices. You will also analyze this research to compare research methodologies employed. To Prepare: Review the Resources and identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of a…
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In this Discussion, you will visit a site and interview people who work there about risks for disease transmission, then report on your findings. To prepare, select which site you will visit from the following options: High school nurse’s office Water treatment plant Public health department Pediatrician’s office Create a brief description of your setting,…
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In this week, you will conduct a site visit and interview employees regarding disease transmission risk. From the perspective of a public health nurse, you will “investigate” a disease outbreak in the selected site including pictures. You will also complete the epidemiology paper that was assigned in Week 2. What do I have to do?…
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1. Introduction Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the cornerstone of modern nursing and healthcare delivery. It integrates the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences to improve outcomes. A critical step in EBP is formulating a clinical inquiry into a structured, searchable question. The PICO(T) framework—Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Time—provides a systematic…
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SEARCHING DATABASES When you decide to purchase a new car, you first decide what is important to you. If mileage and dependability are the important factors, you will search for data focused more on these factors and less on color options and sound systems. The same holds true when searching for research evidence to guide…
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1. Introduction Mosquitoes are among the most significant vectors of disease worldwide, transmitting illnesses such as malaria, dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika virus, and West Nile virus. Their breeding grounds are often found in stagnant water sources within communities. Public health nurses (PHNs) and nurse epidemiologists play a critical role in identifying, preventing, and advocating for…
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NURSES WORKING TO PREVENT DISEASE AT HOME According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2016), a vaccination has not been found to prevent the Zika virus, a disease that has been transmitted to humans through mosquito bites from mosquitoes that are most active during the day. Zika has been found in many…
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1. Introduction Culture profoundly influences health beliefs, practices, and outcomes. Understanding cultural diversity goes beyond ethnicity or religion; it encompasses geography, socioeconomic status, institutional context, and generational differences. Nurses must integrate cultural awareness into care delivery to ensure equitable, respectful, and effective health interventions. This document explores: The success of Sri Lanka’s maternal health program…
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CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS IN NURSING Many factors influence maternal health. In many countries, an unacceptable number of women die in childbirth or shortly after giving birth. As discussed by Dr. Leslie Mancuso in this week’s first media presentation, culture and religious beliefs influence childbirth practices. To prepare for this Discussion: Review Case 6, “Saving Mothers’ Lives…