How does the media positively or negatively influence the public’s image of nursing?

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The media, and Hollywood in particular, represent one avenue in which the general public becomes familiar with the role of nurses. How does the media positively or negatively influence the public’s image of nursing? What other avenues may better educate the general public on the role and scope of nursing as well as the changing health care system?

use this Grading Rubric and Helpers for this Discusion Question

Class keep in mind that we are reflecting on the image the media portrays, but our main goal is to discuss how we as individual and a group can advocate for a positive image of nursing and how we can educate the public on health care. Be sure to address all four area do this question specifically.

Reply posts that focus on discussion of the medias negative portrayal without supported discussion of advocacy for a positive image will not be considered substantial.

Grading Rubric and Sample Table for this DQ
Discusses how the media positively AND negatively influence the public’s image of nursing (2 points)
Uses examples and references from the units learning activities. (1 points)
Discusses/ lists avenues that we could use that may better educate the general public on the role and scope of nursing Include ways we can promote a positive view of nursing both individually and as a group (4 points)
Discusses/ lists other avenues we may better educate the general public on the changing health care system 4 points
APA and writing 3 points

In a written paper of 1,200-1,500 words, apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease.

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In a written paper of 1,200-1,500 words, apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease.
Communicable Disease Selection
Choose one communicable disease from the following list:
Chickenpox Tuberculosis Influenza Mononucleosis Hepatitis B HIV Epidemiology Paper Requirements
Include the following in your assignment:
Description of the communicable disease (causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment) and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence). Describe the determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this disease. Discuss the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease you have selected. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental factors. (The textbook describes each element of the epidemiologic triangle). Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collecting, data analysis, and follow-up). Identify at least one national agency or organization that addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how the organization(s) contributes to resolving or reducing the impact of disease.

What is your understanding of the role of a professional nurse? 1b. And why have you chosen to pursue nursing as a career?

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1a. What is your understanding of the role of a professional nurse? 1b. And why have you chosen to pursue nursing as a career?
2 What personal experiences and activities have influenced you and have made you the type of person you are now?
3.Your peers, colleagues, patients and their families may not share the same ethnicity, culture or set of values as you. Describe a scenario that challenged your values, and explain how your response demonstrated cultural sensitivity, acceptance and respect.
4.Professional nurses are leaders at the bedside and critical thinking is an essential aspectof leadership. Give an example of a challenge in which you utilized critical thinking skills. “Critical thinking is the disciplined, intellectual process of applying skillful reasoning as a guide to belief or action” (Paul, Ennis & Norris, 1996).
5.he School of Nursing has an Honor Code. What is your understanding of an honor code and how will you uphold it?
6. Professional nurses take ownership and responsibility for their own education and practice. Describe how you will demonstrate responsibility and accountability as a student and future professional nurse.

Increased injury among nurses.

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The title of the paper is: Increased injury among nurses.

o The idea of a scholarly review is to summarize and synthesize the information you have read.As you write the paper, think of your audience as a health care policy decision maker (e.g., healthcare organization CEO, CNO, or board member; a legislator; or a professional nursing organization).
o The topic must be approved by the instructor on the date assigned on the course schedule. Many students have trouble defining and narrowing their issue/topic. One idea is to think of approaching your health care policy issue/topic as a question or problem you want to answer.
o The final paper will be 5-7 pages in length, not including the title, abstract, and reference pages. Each draft will include a Title page and Reference page.