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Orient: Gather background information to have a basic understanding of the topic.

Assignment Requirements

Your Maternal-Infant Concept Paper (MICP) will cover a topic (see below) that reflects a Healthy People 2030 objective. 

 

Paper Requirements: 

  • 3-5 pages (excluding title and reference pages) typed in APA format.
  • Minimum of 3 peer-reviewed journal articles referenced
  • Use the Healthy People 2030 website to find an objective that relates to your topic
  • Additional references may also include:
    • an appropriate medical/nursing dictionary or encyclopedia
    • the course textbook
    • the State Department of Health website for Vital Statistics
    • the CDC
    • evidence-based care sheets
Topic Examples
Barrier, Hormonal, & Natural Contraception Sexually Transmitted Infection(s) Hormone Replacement Therapy Gestational Diabetes Reduce C/S in low risk women
Substance Use/Abuse during Pregnancy Prepared Childbirth Classes Weight Gain in Pregnancy Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Preconception Couseling
Low Birth Weight Infants Reduce Preterm Birth Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Neural Tube Defects Family Centered Care
Postpartum Depression Prenatal Care Smoking Cessation Folic Acid Intake Newborn Screening
Abstinence Breastfeeding Preeclampsia Intertillity SIDS
Paper Evaluation Rubric
CRITERION POINTS POSSIBLE
Topic is defined adequately 5
How is evidence-based practice being utilized regarding the topic chosen? 5
How does this relate to nursing practice? What are some nursing considerations? 10
Choose and identify one Healthy People 2030 objective related to your chosen topic and research how your state/region/county/city compares to the goal. 10
What effect does this topic have on the client? What cultural barriers may exist to complicate care? Other considerations? 10
APA Style format is correct (references, citations, title page, etc.) 5
Grammar (spelling, punctuation) and Content (clear, appropriate word usage, complete sentences, paragraphs, etc.) 5
TOTAL 50

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