Reflect on whether or not the prevalence of HIV cases might be attributed to increased complacency due to more advanced drug treatment options for HIV/AIDS.

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While HIV/AIDS is still currently incurable, the prognosis for patients with this infectious disease has improved due to advancements in drug treatments. Consider the case of Kristy Aney. Kristy was diagnosed with HIV in 1992 and was told she would survive, at most, 10 more years. Despite unfavorable odds, Kristy is still alive 20 years later. Since her diagnosis, she has witnessed tremendous improvements in HIV/AIDS treatments which have helped patients live longer with fewer side effects. While she acknowledges that these drug treatments have kept her alive, she fears that improvements in drug therapy have led to more people becoming complacent about the disease (Idaho Statesmen, 2012). In fact, the number of people living with HIV/AIDS in the United States is higher than it has ever been (CDC, 2012). This poses the question: Is there a relationship between drug advancements, societal complacency, and infection?
To prepare:

Review Chapter 49 of the Arcangelo and Peterson text, as well as the Krummenacher et al. and Scourfield articles in the Learning Resources.
Reflect on whether or not the prevalence of HIV cases might be attributed to increased complacency due to more advanced drug treatment options for HIV/AIDS.
Consider how health care professionals can help to change perceptions and make people more aware of the realities of the disease.
Think about strategies to educate HIV positive patients on medication adherence, as well as safe practices to reduce the risk of infecting others.

With these thoughts in mind:
By Day 3
Post an explanation of whether or not you think the prevalence of HIV cases might be attributed to increased complacency due to more advanced drug treatment options.Then, explain how health care professionals can help to change perceptions and increase awareness of the realities of the disease. Finally, describe strategies to educate HIV positive patients on medication adherence, as well as safe practices to reduce the risk of infecting others.

How are the physical, mental, and social aspects of health compromised in these three vulnerable populations in comparison to the others?

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Review the descriptions of the special populations addressed in Chapter 1 of your course textbook.  Identify the three groups you feel are most vulnerable. Explain your reasoning for selecting the groups based on: 

An analysis of the statistical data/trends related to the populations. How did you use data to determine the three most vulnerable populations? Explain your thought process.
The World Health Organization’s formal definition of “health.”  How are the physical, mental, and social aspects of health compromised in these three vulnerable populations in comparison to the others?
The statistical data and the health compromises identified above. Create a list of at least three health service needs for each vulnerable group you identified.

Your initial contribution should be 250 to 300 words in length. Your research and claims must be supported by your course text and at least one other scholarly source.  Use proper APA formatting for in-text citations and references as outlined

Describe three political actions nurses could take to strengthen their role in policymaking as it relates to advocacy for improving LGBTQ health.

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Describe three political actions nurses could take to strengthen their role in policymaking as it relates to advocacy for improving LGBTQ health. 
1-Correlate your discussion to the AACN MSN Essentials, IDENTIFY one that most pertains to this topic and elaborate on your selection.

Attached below is additional information regarding providing adequate care for the LGBTQ community as outlined by Joint Commission and the CDC: 
Joint Commission & LGBTQ Community.pdf 
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health: https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/

What types of programs are you familiar with?

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Do you think that school nurse should or should not be allowed to discuss contraception and pregnancy options with students?
 What are the possible pros and cons . 
Why are some parents choosing not to vaccinate their children in recent years? How do students view this issue? 
Should this be a parents’ right? Discuss any current events surrounding this issue- research, lawsuits, outbreaks, CDC news.
 Do you feel that there are enough programs funding available for children regarding mental health promotion and development issues?
  What types of programs are you familiar with?  
What areas do you feel are not well addressed.  How would they be improved

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