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NUR213: HEALTH DIFFERENCES ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN 3 MAY2015 30032575 [8wk]

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The M6A4: Breaking the Chain: the Patient with an Infectious Communicable Disease Paper counts as 30% of your grade for this course.

We suggest that you develop and outline and use the following time-line as your guide for completing your paper:
•Week 1: Review the requirements for the paper.
•Week 2: Begin developing an outline for your paper.
•Week 3: You should have your outline completed.
•Week 4: You should be using your outline to write your paper.
•Week 5: Continue work on your paper.
•Week 6: Finalize your paper and submit by the end of the week.

Information on how to use the Excelsior College Library to help you research and write your paper is available through the Library Help for AD Nursing Courses page.

Information on using an outline and writing a scholarly paper is available through the Excelsior College Online Writing Lab (OWL).

If you have questions, reach out to your instructor via My Messages.

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linked item M6A4: Breaking the Chain: The Patient with an Infectious Communicable Disease Paper
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The registered professional nurse plays an important role in infection control and prevention. The purpose of this written assignment is for you to apply your findings from evidence-based practice (professional nursing references) to a patient with an infectious and communicable disease.

Using APA format, write a six (6) to ten (10) page paper (excludes cover and reference page) that addresses the topic. A minimum of three (3) current professional references must be provided. Current references include professional publications or valid and current websites dated within five (5) years. Additionally, a textbook that is no more than one (1) edition old may be used.

The paper consists of two (2) parts and must be submitted by the close of week six (6). Each part must be a minimum of three (3) pages in length.

Choose one (1) of the following diseases:
•Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
•Hepatitis A
•Hepatitis B
•Hepatitis C
•Pertussis
•Tuberculosis

Part 1 – The Chain of Infection (minimum of three (3) pages)

Describe each of the six (6) elements in the chain of infection in terms of the disease you chose for this paper (infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, means of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host). Provide supporting evidence, epidemiologic statistics, and pertinent laboratory data where appropriate.

Part 2 – Nursing Management (minimum of three (3) pages)

Identify treatment options utilized to break the chain of infection and prevent contagion for the disease you chose for this paper. Explore evidence-based practice nursing interventions when managing short-term and long-term consequences for the patient with the disease you chose for this paper. Consider and describe how the registered professional nurse would support patient adherence to these treatment options.

Compose your work using a word processor (or other software as appropriate) and save it frequently to your computer. Use a 12 font size, double space your work and use APA format for citations, references, and overall format. Information on how to use the Excelsior College Library to help you research and write your paper is available through the Library Help for AD Nursing Courses page. Assistance with APA format, grammar, and avoiding plagiarism is available for free through the Excelsior College Online Writing Lab (OWL). Be sure to check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors before you submit your assignment.

You are required to submit your paper to Turnitin (a plagiarism prevention service) prior to submitting the paper in the course submission area for grading. Access is provided by email to the email address on record in your MyExcelsior account during week 2 of the term. Once you submit your paper to Turnitin check your inbox in Turnitin for the results. After viewing your originality report correct the areas of your paper that warrant attention. You can re-submit your paper to Turnitin after 24-hours and continue to re-submit until the results are acceptable. Acceptable ranges include a cumulative total of less than 15% for your entire paper, and no particular area greater than 2% (excluding direct quotes and/or references).

See the videos below for instructions on how to submit your paper to Turnitin and view your Originality Report.
Video – Submitting a Paper
Video – Viewing Your Originality Report

When you’re ready to submit your work for grading, click Browse My Computer and find your file. Once you’ve located your file click Open and, if successful, the file name will appear under the Attached files heading. Scroll to the bottom of the page, click Submit and you’re done.

This activity will be assessed according to the NUR213 M6A4: Breaking the Chain: the Patient with an Infectious Communicable Disease Paper Rubric.

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