28 Jan Describe the underlying genetics and/ or epigenetic components as they impact cellular functions in various diseases/ conditions.
Current Event
Upon completion of this assignment, the student will:
Describe the underlying genetics and/ or epigenetic components as they impact cellular functions in various diseases/ conditions.
Explore the pathophysiology of disease processes/concepts related to nursing process within the spheres of care.
Describe the body’s defense mechanisms against injury and illness at the cellular level.
Utilize evidenced based practice when considering pathophysiological processes and conditions
Assignment:
Select a topic/disorder that we have discussed, or will discuss, in this course (Example: Diabetes, Cystic Fibrosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and so on).
Find an article with “current” information on new diagnostics OR new treatments. Use the guideline of “within the last 2 years.” A quick Google search should be helpful for you. Add “in the news” or the year “2025” or “2024” or “research” to help retrieve current events. (Example search: “Sickle Cell Anemia Research 2025”, or “Parkinson’s Disease in the news 2024”).
In the Initial discussion post:
Describe the disorder (1-2 paragraphs)
Give a brief summary of the article (1-2 paragraphs). Be sure to focus on the new advancements in diagnosing or new treatment options.
Describe what role nurses will play in this new testing or treatment. What education will patients need about this?
Give an open ended question, which will aid your classmates in adding to your discussion.
Cite (in the text) AND Reference (at the end of the text) your article in APA format (minor errors are acceptable).
You must also submit ONE document that includes a screenshot of the FIRST PAGE of EACH SOURCE USED. Document must be provided or a zero will be earned for this assignment.
InfoInfo:
Original post & Reply to a Peer post deadlines are listed on the course schedule.
This discussion is open to the entire class (not just to your usual Discussion Group) so that we can all learn from the current events posted.
Click on the 3 vertical dots in the upper right to see the rubric for the points breakdown of the Current Event Project.
Syllabus Reminder:
Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is prohibited. Use of GenAI tools via website, app, or any other access, is not permitted in this class. All components of assignments in this course must be independently and originally completed by the student. Representing work created by GenAI as your own will be treated as plagiarism.
Note this includes citation generators. Citation generators may NOT be used in this course. APA citations and references are an expected part of this course. You are required to independently develop the citations and references for various assignments using resources such as:
