INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND NATURAL DISASTER The earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010 was one of the worst natural disasters in history. According to Peranteau et al. (2010): Immediately after the earthquake the need so vastly outstripped the resources that patients generally lacked basic identifiers and medical records […] Treatment plans were reduced to word of…

DATA AND DATA VISUALIZATION The volume of data currently generated by multiple sources provides an opportunity to learn more about a particular aspect of our world, such as the changes in climate, increased use of mobile devices in a globally connected world or the changing demographics of students completing online university degree programs. However, to…

Applying Epidemiology to Program Design for Chronic Disease. Roughly 28.5 million Americans were still uninsured as of 2017, and 133 million Americans […] suffer from at least one chronic condition. —Nash et al. (2021, p. 5) As you know, promoting positive social change is a part of the Walden mission. To be an effective agent…

Are you a Systems Thinker? How would you explain systems thinking and its impact on an organization? Let us say that you have just taken on the role of District Manager for a new video conferencing company, UMG Learning Systems Organizations, Inc. (UMGLSO) which has a mission of providing meeting and conferencing services that promote…

CASE STUDY: Cameron Blevins, a 12-year-old male client (DOB: 10/8/2012), present with complaints of sneezing, itchy eyes, coughing, and a runny nose. His mother attends the appointment with the client and describes these symptoms as occurring every spring. On assessment, the provider notices clear nasal drainage and dark circles under the client’s eyes. The client’s…

NU674 Unit 4 Assignment Requirements You will not be able to access the Unit 4 Assignment Dropbox until you complete the Unit 3 Learning Activity. Case Study 4: Mrs. Julie presents with mood symptoms and is at risk for suicide. Refer to assignment directions in Tab #2 for further information. Your writing assignment should: •…

What is the significance of PTSD among older adults? Discuss the common symptoms associated with PTSD. What are the key components of trauma-informed care? Discuss the impact of trauma on older veterans. Explain the neurocognitive changes associated with PTSD in older adults. How will you apply clinical judgment in differentiating trauma symptoms and physical symptoms…

Experiential Learning Project Research: Module 5 Assignment Objectives: • Extend academic experience into areas of nursing practice interest, working with new ideas, issues, organizations, and individuals. • Demonstrate the ability to think and act critically and creatively about nursing practice issues. • Develop analytical and ethical leadership skills necessary to address and help solve these…

This week’s readings and videos offered information related to health policy relation to diversity, economics and ethics. In this discussion board you will present information related to current health care reform and civil rights. Topics to include: 1. What is a health care policy related to access, equity, quality, and cost? 2. If you do…

Tomeika is a three-year-old girl. She was recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Tomeika is able to make many vocalizations and is able to say one recognizable word. Tomeika will say “juice”, which she pronounces as “oos.” Throughout the day, Tomeika cries and falls to the floor to gain access to food, obtain a…