Medical-Surgical Nursing
PRN0120C Library Assignment
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Library Assignment
Access Southeastern Library online http://www.southeasternlibrary.com to locate resources
for this activity. Research the topic using a minimum of three (3) recent peer-review nursing
journal articles. Where possible include at least one (1) which is evidenced-based.
Topics
Atrial Fibrillation – Marcia Campbell Prostate Cancer – Berline R. Perard
Myasthenia Gravis – Monique K. Channer Hodgkin’s Lymphoma – Kayla Sanchez
Congestive Heart Failure – Monique Dominguez COPD – Monica Scott
Muscular Dystrophy – Jerkeria A. Durham Diverticulitis – Stephanie Stewart
Multiple Sclerosis – Yeredys Estevez Sickle Cell – Josephina Taveras
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus – Sandra P. Jean Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) –
Lurline R. Thomas
Leukemia – Britney Parke
The Research Paper
Outline
For maximum points include the following sections for research paper:
1. Introduction or overview of the topic
2. History and statistics related to the topic
3. Significance of health issues
4. Role of the nurse
5. Relevance to nursing practice
6. Conclusion
See attached rubrics for grading. Attach a copy of this outline and rubrics to your paper. It
should be between 750 – 1000 (change as required) words, at least 750 words, double
spaced, APA format. The article should be attached. Also, upload the assignment via
blackboard. When quoting or paraphrasing the article, include in-text citation and attach a
reference page with the articles listed (APA format). For resources on APA stlye, you may
use the website https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01
Please print out and attach the articles, higlighting any areas that you paraphrased or
quoted. Paper and Powerpoint is to be submittted via blackboard and a hard copy to be
hand delivered to instructor. Late submissions will be subject to 10 points deducted per
day. Assignment is due on 05/10/2021 (Week 9).
PRN0120C Library Assignment
The PowerPoint Presentation
