Discussion Post: Community Nursing
Answer the following questions based on two of the specific outbreaks. Be specific with concrete examples and content.
o What are those factors that may facilitate the evolution of local epidemics emerging into global pandemics?
o How would you deal with it if discovered in your local area?
o What strategies would you employ at all 3 levels of prevention?
o Identify one strategy you would use to teach the community to prevent these
o How would you measure the success of your interventions?
o How does the information gained being a "disease detective" assist you in your current practice?
Part I: Discuss two outbreaks (150 words and 2 references)
o Breathless in the Midwest
o The Case of the Conference Blues
o Connect the Spots
o Birthday Party Gone Bad
Part II: Discuss two outbreaks (150 words and 2 references)
o The Queens Killer
o Sugar Plantation Blues
o Laid Low in the Desert
o Up Sick Creek
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.