Students will demonstrate understanding of how microorganisms cause disease and how nurses play a critical role in infection control, prevention, and patient education.
Project Description
Students will select ONE clinically relevant microorganismand analyze it from a nursing perspective, including transmission, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, treatment, and prevention.
Microorganism: HIV
Project Format
• 5–7 pages (excluding title and references)• APA 7th edition
Components
1. Introduction
• Overview of the selected microorganism• Why it is clinically important in nursing• Purpose of the project
2. Classification & Characteristics
• Type of microorganism (bacteria, virus, fungus, parasite)• Structure and basic characteristics• Growth requirements (if applicable)
3. Transmission & Epidemiology
• Mode(s) of transmission• Populations at risk• Healthcare-associated vs community-acquired relevance
4. Pathogenesis & Clinical Manifestations
• How the microorganism causes disease• Common signs and symptoms• Potential complications
5. Diagnosis & Treatment
• Diagnostic tests used• Medical treatment (antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, etc.)• Antibiotic resistance concerns (if applicable)
6. Nursing Implications & Infection Control
• Nursing assessments• Isolation precautions (standard, contact, droplet, airborne)• Role of hand hygiene and PPE• Prevention of transmission in healthcare settings
7. Patient & Family Education
• Teaching points for patients and families• Prevention strategies• Medication adherence and safety
8. Reflection (Brief)
• What the student learned• How this knowledge will influence nursing practice
9. Evidence-Based Sources
• Minimum 3 scholarly sources• APA 7th edition• In-text citations required
Academic Integrity
• All work must be original• No plagiarism• Patient identifiers must not be included