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

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