Project Instructions
Project Aim
The purpose of this project is to help students apply microbiology concepts to real-world
nursing practice, focusing on pathogens, transmission, infection prevention, and patient
safety.
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 microorganism and analyze it from a nursing
perspective, including transmission, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, treatment, and
prevention.
Topic
• Influenza virus
Project Format Options
• 5–7 pages (excluding title and references)
• APA 7th edition
Required Project 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