In this Epidemiology assignment, you will develop the beginning skills you will need as a Masters prepared nurse to identify trends in large data sets that illustrate a public health emergency affecting a particular population and the social determinants of health (SDoH) that place that population at risk.

Your team has identified a public health emergency and a related health condition. (Research the public health emergency caused by Hurricane Katrina and its impact on the mental health of adolescents after exposure.) Explore the available data to show the impact of that issue on a particular population; use the epidemiologic data to discuss the SDoH that places that population at particular risk.

1. Public Health Population-based Issue (10 pts)
2. Identify the public health emergency and a related health concern.
3. Contextualize your identification by explaining the magnitude of the problem and the population you have selected to focus on. Provide a thorough explanation of the problem’s significance to clinical practice.
4. Explain why this problem and population is important and of interest to you.
5. Interpreting the data (40 pts)
6. Explore data sources (large databases) that provide information about the population, the issue, and the SDoH (examples of these databases are listed below).
7. Present an overview of the data, including trends in populations or geographic regions over time.
8. Describe the health picture that emerges from the data. Identify how the SDoH fit into that health picture.
9. Discuss issues regarding social justice and health inequities in the population that you have selected. Explain your response and support your writing using references from the readings and additional scholarly material.
10. Create a table or figure (20pt)
11. Using the data you extracted from the databases examined, create or adapt a table or figure to illustrate the demographics of the population of interest, the incidence, prevalence, and morbidity or mortality related to the public health issue (as applicable), and data concerning at least one SDoH that places the subject population at risk for this public health issue.
12. Include the table(s) or figure(s) as an appendix, not in the body of your paper. Appendices do not count toward the page limit.
13. Trends in the data can be illustrated over time, or over geographic differences.
14. Make your table or figure easy to read: use clear labeling, colors (if appropriate) and fonts. Consult Chapter 7 in the APA Manual for requirements for formatting the title, caption and citations for the table/figure. NOTE: you must cite the original source of your data in the caption of your table/figure.
15. Epidemiologic Model (20 pts)
16. Using the supporting examples of epidemiologic models, identify a model that fits your topic well.
17. Define the model, including the concepts and the relationships among them.
18. Apply the components of the model you selected to the health problem you identified. *Include a referenced graphic figure of the model as an appendix.
19. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of this model concerning your chosen public health topic.
20. Scholarship, writing and APA (10 points)
21. Writing includes correct sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and proofreading.
22. All sections must include citations from the readings and additional scholarly literature.
23. Formatting (including writing style) adheres to APA 7th edition guidelines. Pay special attention to the formatting requirements for tables, figures, and appendices.
24. 5-page limit not inclusive of title page, references, and appendices (do not include an abstract).

Tip to write this paper:

• Use headings to break up your text (and best to use the same names for the sections as in the assignment). It will keep you on target and prevent you from leaving out any section.
• Do not copy an existing table. Instead use the data included in one, or many tables, to create your own figure or table depicting the trends in the data.
• Epidemiologic models exist to explain the causal relationships between factors that lead to a particular health outcome. The models reflect different scientific approaches or perspectives on health. The Epidemiologic Triad, for instance, represents a contagious disease approach. Others you might use include Causal Pies or the Social-Ecological model.
• Use your assigned readings, and other additional articles to support your ideas.

SUGGESTED WEB RESOURCES

FEDERAL

U.S. Census Bureau-Health

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Sources for Data on Social Determinants of Health

Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation State Health Facts

NEW YORK STATE

Vital statistics of NYS

Family, Community and Minority Health (this site contains legislation, program information, and epidemiology reports on specific topics)

New Jersey Center for Health Statistics and Informatics

Connecticut Department of Public Health Statistics, Reports and Fact Sheets

NEW YORK CITY

NYC Health Data (includes a link to mapping).

NYC Health Epiquery (combination of Epidemiology and Query)

INTERNATIONAL

World Health Organization Global Health Observatory

please see attach. purpose of paper is to review my first mental health rotation/clinical with a phmnp preceptor. we saw pt ranging from age of 11-78 yrs old who had various mental issues most common anxiety and depression followed by adhd. Please also add others such as bipolar and schizophrenia. The preceptor I followed diagnosed, medication management and also provided counselling.

a description of the focus of your scenario. Describe the data that could be used and how the data might be collected and accessed. What knowledge might be derived from that data? How would a nurse leader use clinical reasoning and judgment in the formation of knowledge from this experience?

Reflective PowerPoint Impact of Nursing Concepts and Theories on My (Our) Practice

Individual or Group Project (Maximum 5 Members)

Assignment Overview

This project invites you to reflect on how this course has influenced your understanding of nursing concepts, nursing theories, professional values, and nursing practice. You may complete this assignment individually or as part of a group of up to five members.

Your task is to create a reflective PowerPoint presentation that demonstrates how the course contentalong with faculty guidancehas shaped your thinking as a nurse and how it will continue to influence your current and future professional practice.

This assignment is reflective and personal rather than heavily academic. The emphasis is on meaning-making, integration of theory into practice, professional growth, and thoughtful reflection, rather than extensive citation or research.

Presentation Requirements

Slide Count

• Individual presentation: 810 slides
• Group presentation: 1113 slides
• (Title and reference slides not included)

Speaker Notes (Required on Every Slide)

Your speaker notes must:

• Be written in full narrative form (not bullet points)
• Provide 100150 words per slide (individual projects)
• Be collaboratively written for groups
• Give the reader a complete and thorough understanding of what the slide is trying to convey
• The reader should fully understand your message by reading notes alone
• Avoid brief or telegraphic statements

References

• Minimum of one scholarly nursing source
• APA 7th edition formatting with hanging indents

Presentation Outline

Slide 1 Title Slide

Include title, all names (if group), course, instructor, and date.

Slide 2 Introduction

Reflect on your initial understanding of nursing theory at the start of the course and what you hoped to gain.

Slide 3 A Theory That Influenced My/Our Practice

Describe one nursing theory that resonated with you and how it informs your nursing practice.

Slide 4 Impact on Clinical Judgment

Discuss how the course enhanced your clinical reasoning or decision-making, with an example.

Slide 5 Ethical Values and Professional Growth

Reflect on how the course strengthened your ethical awareness, advocacy, or professional values.

Slide 6 Implications for Patient Care

Describe how this course changed (or will change) your approach to patient care, especially holistic or culturally sensitive care.

Slide 7 Communication, Collaboration, and Leadership

Discuss insights gained regarding communication, teamwork, or leadership.

Slide 8 How Faculty Instruction Influenced My/Our Understanding of Nursing Theory

This slide allows individual reflection within group submissions while keeping a unified slide format.

Slide 9 Future Practice and Lifelong Learning

Explain how the course will influence your future nursing practice, professional goals, and growth as a lifelong learner.

Slide 10 References

APA 7th edition, hanging indents required.

Purpose of This Assignment

This project encourages meaningful reflection on your learning, highlights the application of nursing theory to real-world practice, and acknowledges how faculty guidance supported your understanding and development throughout the course.

use this book as a reference

McEwen, M., & Wills, E. (2023). Theoretical basis for nursing (6th ed.). Wolters Kluwer Medical.

Instructions attached

Self-Reflection As you progress through your MSN program, your role as a nurse is evolving from task-oriented practice to advanced clinical reasoning, leadership, and systems-level thinking. Reflect on a clinical, academic, or professional experience this term that significantly influenced how you see yourself as a future advanced practice nurse. In your reflection, address the following: What was the experience, and why was it meaningful to you? How did this experience challenge or reinforce your values, assumptions, or confidence as a nurse? In what ways has this experience shaped your professional identity, leadership style, or approach to patient care? How will this insight influence your practice as an MSN-prepared nurse moving forward? Use course concepts, nursing theory, or evidence-based practice principles to support your reflection where appropriate. Peer Responses (Reply to two classmates): Respond thoughtfully to your peers by: Identifying a shared theme or contrasting perspective Offering supportive insight or constructive feedback Discussing how their reflection expanded or challenged your own thinking Submission Requirements This is to be clear and concise, and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.

I work in the hospital with about 600 to 800 staff and I work on a medical surgical unit where I do my clinical rotation with my preceptor. My capstone project is about systems problem of Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPI).

General Instructions

Include the following sections:

1. Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.

• Reflect on your learning experience in this course. Which concepts stood out to you and made an impact? How do you envision using these concepts in your future nursing practice as a masters prepared nurse?
• Describe how course learning activities and assignments will help you achieve Program Outcome 5: Advocates for positive health outcomes through compassionate, evidence-based, collaborative advanced nursing practice. (Extraordinary Nursing).
• Describe how course assignments or activities will help you achieve ONE of the sub-competencies from the advanced-level nursing education competencies from AACN Essentials Competency 8.1 Describe the various information and communication technology tools used in the care of patients, communities, and populations.
• 8.1g Identify best evidence and practices for the application of information and communication technologies to support care.
• 8.1h Evaluate the unintended consequences of information and communication technologies on care processes, communications, and information flow across care settings.
• 8.1i Propose a plan to influence the selection and implementation of new information and communication technologies.
• 8.1j Explore the fiscal impact of information and communication technologies on health care.
• 8.1k Identify the impact of information and communication technologies on workflow processes and healthcare outcomes.

1. Engagement in Meaningful Dialogue: Engage peers by asking questions, and offering new insights, applications, perspectives, information, or implications for practice:

• Respond to at least one peer.
• Respond to a second peer post.
• Communicate using respectful, collegial language and terminology appropriate to advanced nursing practice.

1. Professionalism in Communication: Communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.