Assignment 2: Health Disparity/Epidemiology Profile

Purpose:

This assignment allows you to develop advanced community health nursing competencies by collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing epidemiologic data to understand health disparities and risk factors affecting populations. By completing this activity, you will practice population-level assessment skills, identify vulnerable groups, and apply evidence-based approaches to guide public health interventions.

• Knowledge:
• Principles of epidemiology and health disparity analysis.
• Understanding of morbidity/mortality statistics, prevalence rates, and census data.
• Social determinants of health and their relationship to vulnerable populations.
• Skills:
• Data collection and interpretation from primary (e.g., census) and secondary (e.g., CDC, state health department) sources.
• Critical thinking in analyzing epidemiologic patterns.
• Synthesis of complex data into clear, evidence-based conclusions.
• Application of population health nursing models to identify interventions.
• Competencies:
• D1: Apply epidemiologic principles to analyze population-level data.
• D3: Conduct population assessments and identify health disparities for targeted interventions.
• D5: Use data-driven decision-making to improve outcomes for vulnerable groups.
• D7: Integrate data from multiple health sources for collaborative community assessment.
• D8: Utilize public health databases and digital resources for data collection and presentation.

Task:

1. Collect Epidemiologic Data relevant to your selected geographic area and/or population:

• Census data (demographics, socioeconomic indicators).
• Morbidity and mortality statistics (leading causes of illness and death).
• Prevalence and incidence rates of chronic/acute diseases.
• Risk factors (behavioral, environmental, occupational, or genetic).

1. Analyze Data:

• Identify significant health disparities.
• Discuss the impact of social determinants of health (e.g., income, education, access to care).
• Highlight vulnerable subpopulations at greatest risk.

1. Synthesize data into Health Disparity/Epidemiology Profile:

• Present findings in a PowerPoint format.
• Include tables, charts, and visual representations of data.
• Discuss implications for community/public health nursing practice.
• Construct a priority community diagnosis statement that reflects the a significant health concern identified in your selected population using the format (problem, population, etiology, evidence).
• Ex: Obesity (problem) in adults aged 18-65 (population) due to limited access to healthy foods (etiology); supported by a 30% obesity rate in local surveys (evidence).

Criteria for Success:

Your submission will be evaluated based on:

• Data Accuracy & Sources: Uses credible, up-to-date sources (CDC, WHO, County Health Rankings, Census Bureau).
• Analysis Quality: Demonstrates critical thinking in identifying disparities and vulnerable populations.
• Application to Nursing Practice: Clearly connects findings to implications for public/community health nursing.
• Presentation: Organized, visually clear, and professional PowerPoint with accurate citations (APA format).

Use the rubric provided and the examples to have a structure of what is needed for this project! I would like maximum points possible! ( The assigned area is Buford Georgia)

Dear,

I am seeking professional academic assistance with a full rewrite and substantive improvement of an anatomy essay that previously failed and is now being resubmitted. This is a high-stakes resubmission, and it is essential that the work is academically rigorous, clearly human-written, and fully compliant with university assessment standards.

1. Essay question and scope

Question:

Different research methods are required to understand human anatomy.

Discuss this statement by focusing on one anatomical area of your choice.

Word count:

4000 words (excluding references)

Discipline:

Applied human clinical anatomy

2. Module aims and learning outcomes (must be explicitly met)

The rewritten essay must clearly demonstrate alignment with the following:

Module aim

• Application of anatomical sciences to applied anatomical knowledge and clinical skills.

Learning outcomes (all must be addressed explicitly and critically):

• Critical awareness of current theories underpinning applied human anatomical structure and function
• Understanding of human dissection techniques and other anatomical research methods, with critical evaluation of their strengths and limitations
• Analysis of how clinical anatomy informs professional and clinical practice
• Critical evaluation of current research and advanced scholarship in human anatomy

The essay must not be descriptive. It must be analytical, critical, and evaluative throughout.

3. Context: why this is a resubmission

My original submission received 48% (fail). The examiner raised serious academic concerns, including:

• Significant problems with referencing
• At least 22 cited articles that do not exist
• Writing style flagged as showing possible AI involvement

Because of this, the rewritten essay must be treated as a fresh academic piece, not a light edit.

4. What I need you to do (very important)

I am asking for:

• A complete rewrite, not paraphrasing
• A clear, human academic voice consistent with postgraduate/upper-undergraduate anatomy work
• Only real, verifiable academic sources (peer-reviewed journals, standard anatomy texts, authoritative reviews)
• Accurate in-text citations that match the reference list exactly
• No fabricated, unverifiable, or obscure references
• Logical structure with a strong introduction, critical main sections, and a well-reasoned conclusion

Please assume the essay will be scrutinised carefully for academic integrity, so clarity, transparency, and scholarly tone are essential.

5. Use of research methods (core of the essay)

The essay must clearly compare and critically evaluate different research methods used to understand the chosen anatomical area, for example:

• Cadaveric dissection
• Imaging techniques (e.g. MRI, CT, ultrasound)
• Histology and microscopy
• Biomechanical or functional studies
• Clinical/surgical anatomy evidence

Each method should be discussed in terms of:

• What anatomical knowledge it provides
• Its limitations and biases
• Why multiple methods are necessary for full anatomical understanding

6. Supporting materials

I have provided:

• A model essay (on the aortic valve) for structural guidance only
• My failed essay
• The similarity report and examiner feedback

These are reference materials only. The final essay must be original, not derivative.

7. Non-negotiable requirements

• The work must be entirely human-written
• No AI-generated text or fabricated references
• Clear academic argumentation and critical engagement
• Suitable for resubmission after a fail

This resubmission is extremely important for my progression, and I am looking for a writer who understands both academic anatomy and assessment expectations.

Please let me know:

• Your experience with anatomy or biomedical writing
• How you ensure referencing accuracy
• Your process for producing original academic work

Thank you for your time and consideration.

An Annotated Bibliography is a list of the sources you have found so far (and that you can continue to add to as needed throughout the semester). For this assignment, these sources should: directly reflect your topic and working thesis be current demonstrate authority on the author’s part Look for sources that will help you write, develop, and support your semester research project. To complete the Annotated Bibliography successfully, locate three current sources, demonstrate authority, and are relevant to your topic. For each source (repeat all of this 3 times in total), include all of the following – place each source and annotation on a new page. So your MS word document should be one document that is 3 pages in total. a full MLA citation as it would appear on your Works Cited page refer to Content >> Guide A: Research and MLA, as needed a summary, two to three sentences long, where you highlight the main argument of the source and the most important takeaways in a sentence or two, an evaluation of the effectiveness and credibility of your source a response of your reaction to the source and how you will use it in your writing or research project, in a sentence or two The list should be in alphabetical order as it would be on your Works Cited page. In addition, because the goal of this assignment is to identify sources that you will be able to subsequently critique and eventually use in your upcoming essays, work to identify sources that will meet the Argument Essay’s requirements: All sources for your paper need to be accessed via a library index (SEE RESOURCES ATTACHED). For the purposes of this assignment and to clarify, Google Scholar (or similar) does not count as a library index. One of the outcomes of ENC 1102 that students must demonstrate is how to access a library index, such as a database, and, when relevant, at least one of the 3 sources can reflect your topic’s local impact (at the state, city, or county level).

Create a pharmaceutical treatment regimen for each of the following.

• 48-year-old Asian female with newly diagnosed T2DM. A1c is 7.4, FBG is 200.
• 48-year-old White female with newly diagnosed hypothyroidism. TSH level is 17
• 48-year-old Hispanic male with newly diagnosed GERD, BMI is 40
• The patient specific details are yours to develop and consider to support your choices.
• The non-prescription medication if any, AND the prescription details must be present.
• You may apply more than one prescription:
• For each the drug name, dose, route, frequency of administration and if prescribed, the quantity to dispense must be present
• Include the drug class details
• Justify your reasoning
• What labs will you monitor? Why
• Include content on communication. How will you clearly address the goals of therapy?

DOES NOT NEED A TITLE PAGE!

Create an infographic geared to the specific marginalized population you chose in Marginalized Race and Ethnicity

• Demonstrate an understanding of the challenges and bias this population faces, particularly when obtaining health care.
• List specific health promotion needs that are related to this population.
• The goals of this project are to demonstrate how health care is perceived by this population of diversity and to improve providers understanding of this population.
• Use for in-text citations. You may put these in a very small font.
• Use at least three scholarly references, preferably from provider-based or NP-based journals.

Take time to look at other infographics and see what catches your attention and what does not. Watch my instructional video TIPS and TRICKS. Learn from what you observe. Incorporate a YouTube video (three to five minutes) to show how your population feels or the challenges they face, or upload one with your assignment separately.

An infographic is much like a commercial; you must tell the most important parts of your story in a way that visually catches the eye and engages your audience. The story must flow and be told in pictures, graphs, and/or short video clips.

Venngage and Canva offer a free trial that you may use. You also have the option to find other free infographic sites on your own. Some allow you to download what you create (Canva), and on Venngage you need to copy the public link and post that in the assignment. Here are some helpful tips for how to use Venngage as well as a link to Canva:

How to Make an Infographic in Under 1 Hour | Easy Guide (2026)

https://www.canva.com/templates

InfographicTips and Tricks for Success (11:04 minutes) on you tube

This video contains helpful tips and tricks for both Microsoft PowerPoint and Venngage. If you use Microsoft PowerPoint, please ensure that your slide size is set to 11″ 32″. Canva and Venngage have the infographic templates in the correct format.

For this assignment, post your infographic containing the following items by the end of Day 7.

• Your infographic, either as a public link or an attached file
• Your YouTube video if not embedded in the infographic

Part 2 for and extra $30 for tip

In your reflection, address the following in a Microsoft Word document:

1. Describe three things you learned about this population that surprised you.
2. Describe three things you could do with this population to be more culturally sensitive in practice.

Use for in-text citations and at least two scholarly references, preferably from provider-based or NP-based journals. less than 5 years old

What to Submit

Your reflection in Microsoft Word

If you copy and paste references from the course into your assignment, be sure to confirm APA formatting before submitting.

criteria Reflection (three elements) Three new discoveries are listed and explained.

10 pts

Three elements are present and fully developed

Application (three elements) Three practice applications are listed and explained.

10 pts

Three elements are present and fully developed.

Article Analysis 2 Assessment Description The purpose of this assignment is for learners to understand the data collection and analysis process. Complete an article analysis for each article using the “Article Analysis 2” template. Refer to Article Analysis: Example 2 in the Topic 3 Resources for guidance. While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 4.1.

Instructions

Over the course of the semester you will choose 10 patient encounters to document an extended SOAP note for.

It is expected that you vary the primary focus of each note to ensure you are receiving quality feedback for several types of patient encounters to include acute, chronic and wellness encounters. You are not to utilize the same type of encounter, acute/chronic health condition or wellness exam, more than once unless you have received approval to do so from your clinical faculty person.

Each SOAP note carries a 15-point value.

SOAP notes will be evaluated using a standardized rubric. Please review the evaluation criterion to ensure that your SOAP notes are constructed to address the required elements and desired level of achievement.

For planned weekly clinical experiences submission of the 10 SOAP notes would be accomplished by submitting one SOAP note weekly for weeks 4 through week 13.

For planned and approved condensed, compressed or alternate clinical experiences, submission of the 10 SOAP note would be dependent on the approved clinical schedule. This may mean that more than 1 SOAP note would need to be submitted on a weekly basis. If you are not in clinical for weeks where a SOAP note is due a 0 will be input into the Grade Center as a place holder until you have submitted the required assignment.

PATIENT INFORMATION:

Patient: 64-year-old male

Chief Complaint: My left knee has been hurting for a few weeks.

Subjective

HPI:

64-year-old male presents with complaints of left knee pain for approximately 4 weeks. Patient reports gradual onset without known trauma or injury. Pain is described as a deep, aching sensation localized to the medial aspect of the left knee. Pain is rated 6/10 at worst and 3/10 at rest. Symptoms are worse with prolonged walking, climbing stairs, and rising from a seated position. Reports morning stiffness lasting approximately 2030 minutes. Denies locking, catching, or instability. Mild intermittent swelling noted. Denies redness, warmth, fever, recent illness, or calf pain.

Has tried OTC ibuprofen with partial relief.

Past Medical History:

• Hypertension
• Hyperlipidemia
• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Medications:

• Lisinopril 20 mg daily
• Atorvastatin 20 mg nightly
• Metformin 1000 mg BID
• OTC ibuprofen PRN

Allergies: NKDA

Past Surgical History: None related to knee

Family History:

• Father: Osteoarthritis
• Mother: Type 2 DM

Social History:

• Retired
• Former smoker (quit 10 years ago)
• Occasional alcohol
• BMI: 31

Review of Systems:

• Constitutional: Denies fever, weight loss
• Musculoskeletal: Left knee pain and stiffness; denies other joint pain
• Neurological: Denies weakness or numbness
• Skin: Denies rash

Objective

Vital Signs:

BP: 132/78

HR: 72

RR: 16

Temp: 98.2F

BMI: 31

General: Alert, oriented 3, no acute distress

Musculoskeletal:

• Inspection: Mild swelling left knee, no erythema
• Palpation: Tenderness over medial joint line
• ROM: Slightly decreased flexion secondary to pain
• Crepitus noted with movement
• Negative anterior/posterior drawer
• Negative Lachman
• No varus/valgus instability
• Gait: Mild antalgic gait

Neurovascular:

• Sensation intact
• Pedal pulses 2+ bilaterally

Assessment

Primary Diagnosis:

• Likely Primary Osteoarthritis of Left Knee

Osteoarthritis

Differential Diagnoses:

• Medial meniscus tear
• Patellofemoral pain syndrome
• Inflammatory arthritis
• Gout
• Septic arthritis (low suspicion)

Plan

Diagnostics:

• X-ray left knee (AP, lateral, sunrise views)
• Consider MRI if mechanical symptoms develop

Medications:

• Continue NSAIDs PRN (educate on GI and renal precautions)
• Consider topical diclofenac gel
• Consider acetaminophen for pain control

Non-Pharmacologic:

• Weight loss counseling
• Physical therapy referral
• Quadriceps strengthening exercises
• Low-impact exercise (swimming, cycling)
• Knee brace if beneficial

Education:

• Discussed degenerative nature of osteoarthritis
• Encouraged glycemic control to reduce inflammation burden
• Reviewed red flag symptoms (increased swelling, redness, fever, inability to bear weight)

Follow-Up:

• Return in 46 weeks
• Sooner if worsening symptoms

Assignment Directions

1. Click the link above to download the PDF of the “Not An Old Person’s Disease ” case study.
2. Open a Word document. At the top, place your full name and email address.
3. Answer all questions in the case study.
4. Organize your Word document by the same Parts and Question numbers you see in the case study. For example, label your answer to Part 1, Question 1 as “Part 1, Q1”; Question two would be “Part 1, Q2”. It is essential that we know which answer goes to which question.
5. If a Case Study question calls for you to make a table, please make sure to do so.
6. Save your Word document with your full name in the file name combined with “M2CS”. Thus if you are Brad Pitt, you file name will read BradPitt-M2CS.docx. Note: file naming is important. The drop box allows us to download files into a folder to read and score. If you do not properly name your file, you risk having it get lost or overwritten by another file.

Discussion Board #4 | Quality Measures

For this week, choose one particular HEDIS measure to explore further. Use this link to access and explore the 2024 HEDIS Measures.

This website allows you to click on a HEDIS measure and read more about the specifics of the quality metric. (Click on the + signs next to each domain to see all of the measures. You can also click on a measure to view the specific requirements.)

If you are the nurse practitioner in your future planned setting (acute care or outpatient), what HEDIS measure will you focus on for your population? You can apply this to primary care, acute care, or another specialty (if you see yourself in a particular specialty post-graduation). Discuss why you chose this HEDIS quality metric, why is it important to the population, and at least two specific measures you will take to ensure this is met.

Rubric:

Discussion Guidelines

Asynchronous Discussion Participation

Asynchronous discussion enhances learning as you share your ideas, perspectives, and experiences with the class. You develop and refine your thoughts through the writing process, plus broaden your classmates understanding of the course content. Use the following feedback to improve the quality of your discussion contributions.

Discussion boards will be utilized on weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 during this course. Discussion boards will be made available on these specific Mondays by 9am.

Instructions for Discussion Boards:

Each student should make an initial post in response to the discussion board question/prompt by end of day (11:59pm) on WEDNESDAY. It is then recommended that students go back later in the week to review other classmates posts, and at least 2 follow-up response postings by end of day (11:59pm) on SUNDAY. Follow-up postings should respond to your classmates responses, as well as your classmates initial postings. Try to respond to anyone who replies to your initial posting.

Remember: Your posts should not be submitted all on one day or only at the beginning or only on the last day of the discussion. Your responses to peers should expand on the ideas of others, ask questions, and enhance and expand the class discussion.

Initial and follow-up posts should be limited to 300 words. Use of references, such as peer-reviewed articles (published within the past 5 years), are required, and should be cited in APA format. See the Netiquette Policy in the Syllabus for further etiquette recommendations.

Criteria

Unacceptable

0 Points

Acceptable

1 Point

Good

1.5 Points

Excellent

2 Points

Initial Assignment Posting

Posts no assignment.

Posts adequate assignment with superficial thought and preparation; doesnt address all aspects of the task.

Posts well developed assignment that addresses all aspects of the task; lacks full development of concepts. OR Post submitted late

Posts well developed assignment that fully addresses and develops all aspects of the task. Post submitted on time.

Follow-Up Postings

Posts no follow-up responses to others.

Posts shallow contribution to discussion (e.g., agrees or disagrees); does not enrich discussion.

Elaborates on an existing posting with further comment or observation. OR Posting submitted late

Demonstrates analysis of others posts; extends meaningful discussion by building on previous posts. Post submitted on time.

Content

Contribution

Posts information that is off-topic, incorrect, or irrelevant to discussion.

Repeats but does not add substantive information to the discussion.

Posts information that is factually correct; lacks full development of concept or thought.

Posts factually correct, reflective and substantive contribution;

advances discussion.

References & Support

Includes no references or supporting experience.

Uses personal experience, but no references to readings or research.

Incorporates some references from literature and personal experience.

Uses references to literature, readings, and personal experience to support comments.

Clarity & Mechanics

Posts long, unorganized or rude content that may contain multiple errors or may be inappropriate.

Communicates in friendly, courteous and helpful manner with some errors in clarity or mechanics.

Contributes valuable information to discussion with minor clarity or mechanics errors.

Contributes to discussion with clear, concise comments formatted in an easy to read style that is free of grammatical or spelling errors.

Examples of postings that demonstrate higher levels of thinking:

• Some common themes I see between your experiences and our textbook are…. (analysis)
• These newer trends are significant if we consider the relationship between …. (synthesis)
• The body of literature should be assessed by these standards …. (evaluation)
• Readings
• : This website discusses more about quality in health care. It goes through the IOM’s domains of quality, and Donabedian’s criteria. There is a link on this website that talks about types of data sources used to measure quality, as well as different measures used in rating quality of hospitals, health plans, physicians, and nursing homes.
• Review this brief article on NP Demand, recently published, on
• .
• Needed for discussion board:
• . This link includes the HEDIS measures for 2024.
• Click on the + signs next to each domain to see all of the measures. You can also click on a measure to view the specific requirements.
• PPT:

All students are required to complete Tables 1-5 Download Tables 1-5as a component of the discussion. Completing these exercises will assist you in preparing for the discussion, weekly quiz, and the Competency Exam. The Burns Text should be the predominant resource used to complete the tables. PART II Select one of the following four case scenarios. Identify the prompt in the subject line of your post, for example, Case Scenario 1 – Talla Complete all Part II elements of the discussion: Each prompt has additional key questions to address in the body of your response to ensure an understanding of learning objectives. Use at least one scholarly source other than your textbook to connect your response to national guidelines and evidence-based research in support of your ideas. In your peer replies, please reply to at least two peers who chose a different case scenario – other than the one you selected. For example, if you selected Case Scenario 1, then reply to one peer who selected Case Scenario 2 and another peer who selected Case Scenario 3 or 4. Be prepared to answer additional questions relating to a secondary diagnosis or consideration posed by faculty. Case Scenario 4: Sandy is a 16 year old who comes in for complaints of vaginal itching and thick white discharge x3 days. She also reports unprotected vaginal intercourse with a new consensual male partner in the past 2 weeks. She is not on any birth control. What other relevant questions should you ask Sandy? What diagnostic studies would you order today for Sandy? What patient education is important to include for this patient?