Module

Module 1

Nutritional status is a key element of overall health. Good nutrition is essential for every body system. Poor nutrition may be a problem (e.g., a lack of vitamin D can cause rickets) or exacerbate an underlying disease, such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease. Low protein reserves will impede healing (e.g., from surgery). Poor nutrition in children may delay growth and contribute to cognitive issues in school. Problems with nutrition may result from many factors.

Instructions:

1. Read the one (1) statement below, then answer the questions that follow:

a.  Statement #1:  During a grade school health assessment, the nurse calculated that one student's BMI was greater than 48.

· a. Interpret these findings and discuss how the four steps to promote optimal weight and nutrition can be used in this situation to improve overall health. b. List educational needs.

b.  Statement #2:  Nutritional status is a key element of overall health. Poor nutrition may be a problem or exacerbate an underlying disease.

· What patient populations are at risk for malnutrition?

2. Initial Post: Post your response with:

. At least 100-150 words.

. Writing free of grammatical, spelling, &/or punctuation errors.

. Cite your references with the  APA style guideLinks to an external site.  (not included in the length of the post.

Module 2

Instructions:

1. Identify social, political and economic trends influencing the development of professional nursing.

2. Your post should be at least three (3) paragraph.

3. First, post your initial response.

Module 3

Instructions:

1. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) and a various research suggests that Baccalaureate Nursing Degree should be the basic level training for a professional registered nurse. Do you agree or not?

· Support your position with this ongoing debate among researchers.

· Include 1-2 research citations in your response.

2. Your post should be at least one (1) paragraph.