NSG4076 RN to BSN Capstone Synthesis

Week 5 Discussion

Topic 1 Epidemiological Issues

What epidemiological issues did you find in your community?

What differentiates these as epidemiological issues vs. individual issues? For example, hypertension in the African American population is an epidemiological issue, but in the Caucasian population, it is an individual issue.

Topic 2 Chronic Diseases

Discuss the top two chronic diseases seen in adults in your area.

Justify responses with resources.