Cultural Rites & Customs

Instructions: 

1. Interview a person from a different cultural background and have them explain one of their rites or customs.
2. Write a description of this culture practice.
3. Your paper should be:
   • One (1) page
   • Typed according to APA style for margins, formating and spacing standards 
     • See NUR3045 – Library (located on left-side on menu) for tutorial Using APA Style
   • Typed into a Microsoft Word document, save the file, and then upload the file
4. Upload your file by clicking “Browse My Computer” for Attach File.
5. Also post your one page interview to the M1: Discussion – Cultural Rites & Customs.
6. MAKE SURE YOU WRITE A ONE PAGE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ONE OTHER PAGE FOR THEIR RITES OR CUSTOMS

Select the basic values that will provide the foundation of your model and discuss the leadership behaviors that will result from those values (500 words). Be sure to select values from each of the following four levels: individual, interpersonal, organizational, and societal. Use the “Creating a Personal Model of Leadership” instructions and your “Rokeach Values Survey” to guide you.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Refer to “Topic 5: Personal Model of Leadership (Part 1),” prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. 

Assignment Epidemiology Paper                                                                              

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Due Date: Feb 19, 2017 23:59:59      
Max Points: 150

Max Points: 150

Details:

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:

1. Influenza

Epidemiology Paper Requirements

Include the following in your assignment:

1. Description of the communicable disease (causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment) and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence).
2. Describe the determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this disease.
3. 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).
4. Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collecting, data analysis, and follow-up).
5. 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.

A minimum of three references is required.

Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain” and “Chain of Infection” for assistance completing this assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

NRS427V-RS-CommunicableDiseaseChain.doc