EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING DISEASES FACT SHEET

Sir Francis Bacon said, “Knowledge is power.” This is most definitely true when it comes to diseases and how to prevent and treat them. As a nurse, you are charged with teaching patients how to prevent infectious diseases and what to do if they become infected. A powerful tool in your arsenal is the Fact Sheet. Usually comprised of one page of easy-to-read content, these leaflets can be distributed easily and can effectively inform your practice.

To prepare for this Assignment:

· Select one disease that is either emerging or re-emerging in the world today.

· Research the disease using both scholarly and non-scholarly resources.

· Determine your audience (patients, other nurses, schools, etc.) that you would want to share the Fact Sheet with.

· Select pieces of information that are appropriate for your audience.

Assignment Instructions:

Disease:  Meningococcal Disease

Audience: General Public and Healthcare Professionals in Behavioral Health Settings

· Submit: A 1- to 2-page Fact Sheet. 

· Indicate the audience on the Fact Sheet. 

· Give a brief history of the disease. 

· What are the implications of the spread of the disease? 

· How does one detect and prevent the spread of this disease? 

· How is this disease treated? 

· Your Fact Sheet should be visually stimulating, appropriate for your audience, and formatted with bullet points for easy reading. 

· Support your “facts” with at least 3 references.

 GRADUATE PRIMARY CARE CLASS FOR FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

Goals for this semester – Due

11:59 PM

4 goals – each goal should be:

Specific

 Measurable

Achievable

Relevant

Time-Bound.

Discussion

Purpose

The final week will focus on Global Policy Reform and its impact on patient care.  Students read the Berwick article and respond to the required discussions.  In addition, students reflect on what they have learned in NR506NP and how it is applicable to their upcoming clinical courses.

Requirements

Berwick, D., Snair, M., & Nishtar, S. (2018). Crossing the global health care quality chasm: A key component of universal health coverage. 
Journal of American Medical Association, 320(13), 1317-1318. 

Read the Berwick article and reflect on the concepts and practices you have learned in NR506 on healthcare systems, politics, and health policy. Reflections should include the following: 

1. How to make informed decisions on nursing practice and patient outcomes on a global basis.  In addition, state how you will apply what you have learned in this course to your upcoming practicum experience.   

2. Describe how one will apply content from NR506NP to the upcoming clinical courses.

 How often do you engage with or witness death in your work? How has this experience or the lack of it shaped your view of death? Has it gotten easier or harder for you to accept the fact of death? As you explain, include your clinical specialty.