INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND NATURAL DISASTER The earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010 was one of the worst natural disasters in history. According to Peranteau et al. (2010): Immediately after the earthquake the need so vastly outstripped the resources that patients generally lacked basic identifiers and medical records […] Treatment plans were reduced to word of […]

DATA AND DATA VISUALIZATION The volume of data currently generated by multiple sources provides an opportunity to learn more about a particular aspect of our world, such as the changes in climate, increased use of mobile devices in a globally connected world or the changing demographics of students completing online university degree programs. However, to […]

Applying Epidemiology to Program Design for Chronic Disease. Roughly 28.5 million Americans were still uninsured as of 2017, and 133 million Americans […] suffer from at least one chronic condition. —Nash et al. (2021, p. 5) As you know, promoting positive social change is a part of the Walden mission. To be an effective agent […]

Are you a Systems Thinker? How would you explain systems thinking and its impact on an organization? Let us say that you have just taken on the role of District Manager for a new video conferencing company, UMG Learning Systems Organizations, Inc. (UMGLSO) which has a mission of providing meeting and conferencing services that promote […]

Use the "Case Study: Timothy Smith – Medical Surgical Unit" template (attached) to complete the assignment. You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the past 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice. While APA style is not […]

include 5 current sources minimum 500 words, attached below is my abstract with pico question and findings for support of this assignment Screenshot2025-08-03at23.25.59.png revisedabstract.docx Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. Risperidone for Schizotypal Personality Disorder: Effects on Social Functioning St. Thomas University Jachai Littlejohn August 3, 2025 Introduction/Background Schizotypal Personality Disorder (STPD) affects approximately 3–5% of the […]

The management of complex disease states usually requires care coordination across multiple providers and settings over a long period of time.  Describe how two financial and payment models in health care, such as capitation, value-based care, or fee-for-service, impact the delivery, access, and quality of care for patients requiring complex disease management. Students may use […]

Recognize some ways racism appears is evident in health care and identify factors inside and outside the system that create disparities in health care access and quality for diverse patients. In complex disease management, how can health care providers identify and reduce biases and discrimination that could impact patient care? Consider the system's internal and […]

To Prepare Review the learning resources for Week 11. Consider the role of the DNP-prepared nurse when it comes to advocating for or implementing a practice organization change or creating an organizational culture that embraces translation and application of evidence for quality improvement. Reflect on your experiences in this course. Consider what challenged you the […]

communities and the nursing profession. Think about the role of the DNP-prepared nurse as an agent of positive social change. Consider how