Response posts to peers have no minimum word requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling.

Unit 1 Discussion – Introductions and Knowledge ExplorationNo unread replies.No replies.Discussion: Unit 1, Due Wednesday by 11:59 pm CTUnit 1 Discussion – Introductions and Knowledge ExplorationInstructionsIt is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless specified in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA format.Classroom ParticipationStudents are expected to address the initial discussion question by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however should be correlated to the literature.All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric criterion inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing and APA. If you fail to post an initial discussion or initial discussion is late, you will not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers for partial credit following the guidelines above.Initial Response: Unit 1, Due Wednesday by 11:59 pm CTAs a way of introducing yourselves to the instructor and your peers, please post the following:Your name and a description of your current position (If not employed, what are your expectations when you complete your program?)How do you see yourself applying knowledge from this course?Post a photo of yourself (self-portrait, family, or action photo)PromptSelect ONE health threat or disease and compare between two countries. Choose 2 countries to research and analyze the available information about the selected health threat or disease. You may include the United States as one of your selections if you wish to do so.Compare the selected disease or health threat for each country.Summarize the primary health threats that are prevalent for each country and contribute to the health issue.Explore potential ways to address this health threat for both countries from a nursing perspective.List at least 3 questions that you would like more information on before you make a recommendation on those potential ways to solve the health threats for each country.List at least 3 questions that you would like more information on before you make a recommendation on those potential ways to solve the health threats for each country.Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.The post and responses are valued at 20 points. Please review post and response expectations. Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets criteria.Peer Response: Unit 1, Due Sunday by 11:59 pm CTUnit 1 Discussion – Introductions and Knowledge ExplorationInstructionsCompare the work that you did for your original post with the analysis of at least 2 of your peers.Describe what you found to be similar.Describe what you found to be different.In what ways do you agree with your peer’s analysis of the health threats? Why?Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.Estimated time to complete: Reading, Research, Writing, Posting-3 hours