NUR 405 Assignment Windshield Survey Reflection

Access The Neighborhood Web site using the link on the student Web site.

Read the following articles in the “Neighborhood News” for Season 1:

“Officials confirm pollution worries” (Episode 3)
“Hotline puts family at ease” (Episode 4)
“ED sees critical capacities” (Episode 7)
“Smoking breaks a thing of the past?” (Episode 9)
“Flu deaths expected to rise” (Episode 11)

Select two of these articles and decide whether each article is addressing a public health or community health issue.

Prepare to share the articles you selected and discuss whether they address a public health or community health issue in a class discussion. NUR 405 Assignment Windshield Survey Reflection

Post your discussion in “Neighborhood News Article” Thread in the Main Forum. Be sure to comment on one other classmate’s discussion. See Grading Rubrics in Materials for guidelines.

Assignment: Diabetes Case Study

Read about Angelo Reyes or Jenna Riley in The Neighborhood-Pearson Health Science tab (found in the ‘Materials’ section of the online classroom).

Refer to my Disease Case Study grading criteria rubric (I have posted this in the Course Materials forum). All criteria on this rubric must be satisfactorily met to receive full credit for this assignment. NUR 405 Assignment Windshield Survey Reflection

Write a 700 to 1,050-word paper focusing on the case study of either Angelo Reyes or Jenna Riley in The Neighborhood. Your paper must include the following:

An introduction

An overview of the incidence of diabetes in the United States

The typical presenting signs and symptoms of diabetes

The potential chronic effects of diabetes on the body

The teaching requirements for Angelo or Jenna with two measurable learning objectives from each of the domains

The psychosocial challenges that Angelo Reyes or Jenna Riley may encounter

A summary

At least five references-only one of these references can be a website. I expect the other references to be from your course material readings (Larsen, Redman, and/or Sommers) or from scholarly journals.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

The topic is on chronic stress effect on the body, you have the free will to kind of focus on whatever sickness you want.

The purpose of this paper is to give you the opportunity to learn more about a specific stress related topic by conducting research in depth. You must submit a research paper of 8 to 10 pages double-spaced (not including cover sheet or the reference list) with a minimum of six reference sources. References must be within the last ten years for the first 6 references. If you wish to include research, which was published older than 10 years ago, those references should be in addition to the required 6 references. The research paper is expected to be a true research paper involving library research. NUR 405 Assignment Windshield Survey Reflection

The first six references should NOT include sources from the popular media (e.g., newspapers, popular magazines, internet sites, etc.) and should NOT include the textbook, “Managing Stress: Principles and Strategies for Health and Well-Being, by Brian Luke Seaward, instead select from peer reviewed professional journals and books written by professionals in the field. Include any sources from internet websites and the textbook after the minimum six traditional research sources have been met by professional journals or books.

Proper grammar and correct spelling are expected. Clear organization and avoidance of redundancy are essential. NUR 405 Assignment Windshield Survey Reflection

Submit three reference sources in APA format. No need for an annotated bibliography. References must be within the last ten years. The research paper is expected to be a true research paper involving library research. These references should not include sources from the popular media (e.g., newspapers, popular magazines, internet sites, etc. and should not include the textbook,

“Managing Stress: Skills for Self-Care, Personal Resiliency and Work-Life Balance in a Rapidly Changing World by Brian Luke Seaward, instead select from peer reviewed professional journals and books written by professionals in the field. In your final paper, include any sources from internet websites and the textbook after the minimum six traditional research sources have been met by professional journals or books. NUR 405 Assignment Windshield Survey Reflection

Possible Research Topics:

Meditation techniques, Relaxation techniques

Spirituality and stress; Social Support and stress

Psychological disorders and stress

Humor, Positive Attitude and stress

Music therapy, Art therapy, Dance therapy

Stress in Relationships (Communication, Conflict resolution)

Yoga, Tai Chi, Physical Activity and stress

Stresses in different life stages (child, adolescent, adult, etc.)

Chronic stress effects on the body

Aromatherapy, Visualization, etc. NUR 405 Assignment Windshield Survey Reflection