NSG486 University of Phoenix Infectious Disease Trends Analysis

Infectious Disease Trends


  1. Understanding diseases present within the community allows public health nurses to prioritize health promotion and disease prevention strategies.

    Analyze infectious diseases by:

    • Defining epidemiology, outbreak, incidence, and prevalence
    • Evaluating the role of nursing within epidemiology
    • Evaluating current infectious diseases locally, statewide, and nationally
    • Associating three of the most current infectious diseases with Healthy People 2020 objectives
    • Analyzing evidence-based practices aimed at reducing infectious diseases

    Format your assignment as one of the following:

    • 700- to 1,050-word paper

    Cite a minimum of three scholarly sources.

    Include an APA-formatted reference page