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?…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

1. Introduction Global climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. Rising temperatures, shifting weather patterns, and extreme events such as droughts, floods, and heatwaves are reshaping ecosystems and human health. Nurses, as frontline health professionals, must understand the health consequences of climate change and develop strategies to protect vulnerable…

GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTH The environment (both home and physical) has a significant influence on health, as you saw in the readings and media presentations for this week. You also read about the ramifications of global climate change on health. For the purpose of this Assignment, consider the implications of global climate change on…

1. Clinical Issue of Interest Topic Chosen: Hospital readmissions among patients with heart failure (HF). Rationale: Heart failure is a leading cause of hospitalization in older adults. Readmission rates within 30 days remain high (~20–25%). Readmissions increase healthcare costs and negatively impact patient outcomes. Nurses play a critical role in patient education, discharge planning, and…