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Please choose one screening. Your screening methodology must be based on the guidelines of the US Preventive Services Task Force.

Aortic Aneurysm in the Abdomen
Breast Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Cancer of the Colon
Lung Cancer Caused by Diabetes Mellitus II
Explain the guideline, how to apply the screening correctly, and the epidemiology behind the guidance. Epidemiologic data, such as morbidity, mortality, incidence, and prevalence of condition, should be included in the required content. Determine risk factors, risk assessment, testing intervals, patient population description, screening test recommendations, and other factors in relation to the guideline.

Nurse educators, leaders, nurse practitioners, and all specialty nursing fields with a master’s degree contribute to population health promotion across the life span. You will be able to demonstrate comprehension and correct interpretation of preventive screening guidelines. This knowledge should be applicable to your specialty focus as it relates to health promotion and epidemiology.