NUR 1211L QEP Topic List: 1. Endocrine Disorders (Diabetes Mellitus) a. Diet, Fo

NUR 1211L QEP Topic List:
1. Endocrine Disorders (Diabetes Mellitus)
a. Diet, Foot Care, Management of Hypoglycemia, Prevention of Complications
2. Gastrointestinal Disorders (Peptic Ulcer Disease, Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Colorectal Cancer)
a. Diet, and Prevention
b. Overview, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment 3. Central Nervous System Disorders (Seizures, Meningitis) a. Overview, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment 4. Immunological Disorders
a. Infection Control
i. Prevention, Antimicrobial therapy and resistance, Hospital and community acquired infections (MRSA, CAP)
b. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
i. Prevention, Antiviral Regimen, Community Health Education, Referral Resources (support groups)
c. Connect Tissue Disorders (Lupus Erythematosus, Gout, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis)
i. Overview, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment d. Smoking Cessation, Cancer screening
(warning signs), Smoking cessation, Environmental exposure, Annual
Maintenance (Diagnostic studies)
QEP Paper Requirements:
Your paper must be APA format and at least 750 words not to exceed 1000 words.
Double space your paper and use Times New Roman standard 12-point font.
Proofread your paper, meet with a writing tutor, and present proof of seeing a writing tutor before submitting your paper to “Turn-it-in.”
A minimum of two (2) references must be used. The two references will include the required class textbook and at least one outside scholarly source (ex. journal article), and health organization (CDC, ADA). APA format must be used in citing and referencing sources.
Your paper must be in APA 7th ed. format and at least 750 words and not exceed 1000 words.
Double-space your paper and use Times New Roman with the standard 12pt font. A minimum of
two references must be used. Bold the paragraph titles (headings). Remember that this essay will
be written in 3rd person. The reflection is the only section where you can write in 1st person.
Introduction
Description
Implementation
Analysis
Reflection
Introduce the topic and its importance. Make sure to cite a source in this section.
Describe the disease process (topic) selected (pathology and the pathophysiology).
Implement 4 health promotion measures involved in the prevention and care of client with the disease
process (topic) selected from the textbook, nursing journal articles, and evidence-based practice,
including complementary therapies.
Analyze how health promotion can improve the client’s overall health and avoid complications (include
modifiable and non-modifiable factors such as age, gender, ethnicity, and lifestyle).
Be sure to compare/contrast what happens to patients if they implement the health promotion strategies
and what could happen if these activities are not implemented.
Reflect on what you learned from the assignment and how it will impact your practice in the future.
• What did you learn from the assignment?
• What new skills can you now apply?
• What new connections did you make from your class, textbook, research, and experience?
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