Week 8 Global Health Risk Paper

Choose a global health issue. For this assignment, you will introduce the health issue and discuss the interventions necessary to prevent the issue and promote health.

Some topics to consider may include:

· Anthrax

· Bioterrorism

· Cholera

· Clostridium botulinum infection

· Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus

· Ebola virus disease

· Escherichia coli

· Human immunodeficiency virus disease

· Malaria

· Plague

· Severe respiratory distress syndrome

· Small pox

· Suicide

· Tuberculosis

· Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus infection

· West Nile virus

Include the following in your paper:

· Introduction/overview of the health issue and the prevalence in the United States and worldwide

· Contributing factors

· Prevention strategies

· Signs and symptoms

· Diagnostic tests (if applicable)

· Advanced practice nursing role and management strategies

· Medical/pharmacological management (if applicable)

· Follow-up care

· Conclusion

Write a 3–4 page paper following APA format. You must include 2–3 scholarly sources in your citations and references.

Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.

Due: Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)

Points: 100

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Rubric

NURS_561_DE – Paper/Essay Rubric

NURS_561_DE – Paper/Essay Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent

40 to >31.6 pts

Meets Expectations

The writer clearly and effectively responds to the assignment.

31.6 to >23.6 pts

Approaches Expectations

The response to the assignment is generally adequate but may not be thorough.

23.6 to >0 pts

Not Meeting Expectations

The writer does not respond to the assignment.

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocus and Detail

30 to >23.7 pts

Meets Expectations

There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main ideas are clear and are well supported by detailed and accurate information.

23.7 to >17.7 pts

Approaches Expectations

There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main ideas are clear but are not well supported by detailed information.

17.7 to >0 pts

Not Meeting Expectations

The topic and main ideas are not clear.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization

20 to >15.8 pts

Meets Expectations

The introduction is inviting, states the main topic, and provides an overview of the paper. Information is relevant and presented in a logical order. The conclusion is strong.

15.8 to >11.8 pts

Approaches Expectations

The introduction states the main topic and provides an overview of the paper. A conclusion is included.

11.8 to >0 pts

Not Meeting Expectations

There is no clear introduction, structure, or conclusion.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics and APA

10 to >7.9 pts

Meets Expectations

The assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly.

7.9 to >5.9 pts

Approaches Expectations

The assignment consistently follows current APA format with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced correctly.

5.9 to >0 pts

Not Meeting Expectations

The assignment does not follow current APA format and/or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Many sources are cited and referenced incorrectly, or citations and references are missing.

10 pts

Total Points: 100

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