NRS 428 Concepts in Community and Public Health
Objectives:
Explain the role of the community health nurse in partnership with community stakeholders for population health promotion. Explain why it is important to appraise community resources (nonprofit, spiritual/religious, etc.) as part of a community assessment and why these resources are important in population health promotion.
Re: Topic 1 DQ 1
Public health involves working with communities and populations with an aim to prevent disease and promote health (Evans‐Agnew, Reyes, Primomo, Meyer & Matlock‐Hightower, 2017). Nurses together with other community stakeholders give advices as well as guide thus encouraging healthy living. Planning health programs define mapping approach used to identify community needs. Public health nurses use acquired knowledge, competencies and skills to help protect and improve health applying and understand community based public resources. The skills obtained help in solving health problems such as making accessible health care resulting from poor living standards and emerging communicable disease.
Effective partnerships is very important for community based solutions required for advancing heath parity by making it a shared value and vision as well as fostering multi-sector collaboration and increasing community’s capacity to shape outcomes (Swider & Cygana, 2020). These different stakeholders include both religious and not for profit organizations help in resource assessments and allotments. NRS 428 Concepts in Community and Public Health. Examples of such organization include health mission, and federal qualified health centers. The partners employ different skills to access resources that serve several roles in ensures there is equity in health. Through resource evaluation, the community is able to understand community culture, needs and resources. In addition, assessing specific organizations like public organizations help to promote involvement in preventing disease as well as promoting health.
References
Evans‐Agnew, R., Reyes, D., Primomo, J., Meyer, K., & Matlock‐Hightower, C. (2017). Community health needs assessments: Expanding the boundaries of nursing education in population health. Public Health Nursing, 34(1), 69-77.
Swider, S., & Cygana, H. (2020). Public and Population Health: Promoting the Health of the Public. Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care-E-Book, 231.
Discuss how geopolitical and phenomenological place influence the context of a population or community assessment and intervention. Describe how the nursing process is utilized to assist in identifying health issues (local or global in nature) and in creating an appropriate intervention, including screenings and referrals, for the community or population.
Topic 1 DQ 2
A geopolitical community refers to a community within a geographical and legal boundary for instance towns, cities and municipality communities. The boundary of a geopolitical community surrounds a territory that can be identified easily on a map. The community either can occur due to manmade territories or manufactured boundaries. Natural boundaries include rivers and mountains that is physical features (Farbotko, Stratford & Lazrus, 2016). Manufactured or manmade boundaries include streets, bridges and railway tracks. Phenomenological community represents a group of people sharing values, interest, beliefs, and goals. Relation destination include religious and social groups. Community is defined as a group of people with common identity, perspective – occupying space in a specified period. The above two factors influence resource allocation. Public health nursing practice ensures justice is observed in terms of access as well as availability of health practice. NRS 428 Concepts in Community and Public Health.The roles of a community health nurse include assessing and identifying population percentage that has high chances of getting infections (Rn, Mmhn & Russo, 2017). Nursing practice is funneled by standards and definitions established by ANA in collaboration with public health services bureau of health profession. Nursing process involves the following steps including assessment, diagnosis, planning, interventions and evaluations and are key in nursing. Nursing process refers to a logic, deliberate, and rational problem solving approach that require organized practice performance. The process may include continuous involvements from patients, families and communities in all stages from assessment to evaluation. However, some processes like diagnosis, planning and intervention are prone to changes based on the new information from patients. Moreover, patients are very important in nursing process since they are not only restricted by physical and emotional limitation as well as ability to participate.References
Farbotko, C., Stratford, E., & Lazrus, H. (2016). Climate migrants and new identities? The geopolitics of embracing or rejecting mobility. Social & Cultural Geography, 17(4), 533-552.
Rn, F. A. L., Mmhn, D. Z. B., & Russo, S. (2017). Experience of Palestinian children facing consistent intermittent traumatic events: A descriptive phenomenological exploration.
Objectives:
| Epidemiology Paper |
Write a paper (2,000-2,500 words) in which you apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease. Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain,” “Chain of Infection,” and the CDC website for assistance when completing this assignment.
Communicable Disease Selection
Epidemiology Paper Requirements
A minimum of three peer-reviewed or professional references is required.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
NRS-428VN-RS2-CommunicableDiseaseChain.
| Topic 2 DQ 1 |
What are social determinants of health? Explain how social determinants of health contribute to the development of disease. Describe the fundamental idea that the communicable disease chain model is designed to represent. Give an example of the steps a nurse can take to break the link within the communicable disease chain.
Resources within your text covering international/global health, and the websites in the topic materials, will assist you in answering this discussion question. NRS 428 Concepts in Community and Public Health
| Topic 2 DQ 2 |
Select a global health issue affecting the international health community. Briefly describe the global health issue and its impact on the larger public health care systems (i.e., continents, regions, countries, states, and health departments). Discuss how health care delivery systems work collaboratively to address global health concerns and some of the stakeholders that work on these issues.
Resources within your text covering international/global health, and the websites in the topic materials, will assist you in answering this discussion question.
| Benchmark – Community Teaching Plan: Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal |
The benchmark assesses the following competency:
4.2 Communicate therapeutically with patients.
The RN to BSN program at Grand Canyon University meets the requirements for clinical competencies as defined by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), using nontraditional experiences for practicing nurses. These experiences come in the form of direct and indirect care experiences in which licensed nursing students engage in learning within the context of their hospital organization, specific care discipline, and local communities. NRS 428 Concepts in Community and Public Health
Note: The teaching plan proposal developed in this assignment will be used to develop your Community Teaching Plan: Community Presentation due in Topic 5. You are strongly encouraged to begin working on your presentation once you have received and submitted this proposal.
Select one of the following as the focus for the teaching plan:
Use the “Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal” resource to complete this assignment. This will help you organize your plan and create an outline for the written assignment.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
| Topic 3 DQ 1 |
Compare vulnerable populations. Describe an example of one of these groups in the United States or from another country. Explain why the population is designated as “vulnerable.” Include the number of individuals belonging to this group and the specific challenges or issues involved. Discuss why these populations are unable to advocate for themselves, the ethical issues that must be considered when working with these groups, and how nursing advocacy would be beneficial.
| Topic 3 DQ 2 |
How does the community health nurse recognize bias, stereotypes, and implicit bias within the community? How should the nurse address these concepts to ensure health promotion activities are culturally competent? Propose strategies that you can employ to reduce cultural dissonance and bias to deliver culturally competent care. Include an evidence-based article that address the cultural issue. NRS 428 Concepts in Community and Public Health Cite and reference the article in APA format.
Objectives:
Use the as directed in the Community Assessment and Analysis Presentation.
Complete and submit the “Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form” prior to conducting your interview for the Community Assessment and Analysis Presentation assignment.Attachments
NRS-428VN-RS4-ProviderInterviewAcknowledgementForm.doc
Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form
| Student Name: __________________ | Section & Faculty Name:_________________________________ | ||||||||
| Date of Interview: ________________ | NRS 428 Concepts in Community and Public Health | ||||||||
| Provider Information | |||||||||
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I _______________________acknowledge that I was interviewed by _____________________on the
(Provider Name) (Student Name)
date listed above. The organization / agency does not endorse the university or the student however, the student learning experience is considered appropriate for educational purposes. NRS 428 Concepts in Community and Public Health
______________________________ _________________
Provider Signature Date Signed
NOTE:
Acknowledgement form is to be returned to the student for electronic submission to the faculty member.
The RN to BSN program at Grand Canyon University meets the requirements for clinical competencies as defined by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), using nontraditional experiences for practicing nurses. These experiences come in the form of direct and indirect care experiences in which licensed nursing students engage in learning within the context of their hospital organization, specific care discipline, and local communities.
This assignment consists of both an interview and a PowerPoint (PPT) presentation.
Assessment/Interview
Select a community of interest in your region. Perform a physical assessment of the community.
Interview Guidelines
Interviews can take place in-person, by phone, or by Skype.
Develop interview questions to gather information about the role of the provider in the community and the health issues faced by the chosen community.
Complete the “Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form” prior to conducting the interview. Submit this document separately in its respective drop box.
Compile key findings from the interview, including the interview questions used, and submit these with the presentation.
PowerPoint Presentation
Create a PowerPoint presentation of 15-20 slides (slide count does not include title and references slide) describing the chosen community interest.
Include the following in your presentation:
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA format ting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
Functional Health Patterns Community Assessment Guide
Functional Health Pattern (FHP) Template Directions:
This FHP template is to be used for organizing community assessment data in preparation for completion of the topic assignment. Address every bulleted statement in each section with data or rationale for deferral. You may also add additional bullet points if applicable to your community.
Value/Belief Pattern
Health Perception/Management
Nutrition/Metabolic
Elimination (Environmental Health Concerns)
Activity/Exercise
Sleep/Rest
Cognitive/Perceptual
Self-Perception/Self-Concept
Role/Relationship
Sexuality/Reproductive
Coping/Stress
Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form
| Student Name: __________________ | Section & Faculty Name:_________________________________ | ||||||||
| Date of Interview: ________________ | |||||||||
| Provider Information | |||||||||
| Provider Name : | |||||||||
| Last | First | M.I. | |||||||
| Credentials: | Title: | ||||||||
| (i.e. MS, RN, etc.) | |||||||||
| Organization: | |||||||||
| Phone Number: | |||||||||
| E-mail Address: | |||||||||
| Interview Acknowledgement | |||||||||
I _______________________acknowledge that I was interviewed by _____________________on the
(Provider Name) (Student Name)
date listed above. The organization / agency does not endorse the university or the student however, the student learning experience is considered appropriate for educational purposes. NRS 428 Concepts in Community and Public Health.
______________________________ _________________
Provider Signature Date Signed
NOTE:
Acknowledgement form is to be returned to the student for electronic submission to the faculty member.
The benchmark assesses the following competencies:
1.4 Participate in health care policy development to influence nursing practice and health care.
Research public health issues on the “Climate Change” or “Topics and Issues” pages of the American Public Health Association (APHA) website. Investigate a public health issue related to an environmental issue within the U.S. health care delivery system and examine its effect on a specific population.
Write a 750-1,000-word policy brief that summarizes the issue, explains the effect on the population, and proposes a solution to the issue.
Follow this outline when writing the policy brief:
Include three peer-reviewed sources and two other sources to support the policy brief.
Prepare this NRS 428 Concepts in Community and Public Health assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
Research the delivery, finance, management, and sustainability methods of the U.S. health care system. Evaluate the effectiveness of one or more of these areas on quality patient care and health outcomes. Propose a potential health care reform solution to improve effectiveness in the area you evaluated and predict the expected effect. Describe the effect of health care reform on the U.S. health care system and its respective stakeholders. Support your post with a peer-reviewed journal article.
The Affordable Care Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama in March 2010. Many of the provisions of the law directly affect health care providers. Review the following topic materials:
What are the most important elements of the Affordable Care Act in relation to community and public health? What is the role of the nurse in implementing this law? NRS 428 Concepts in Community and Public Health
Objectives:
Before presenting your “Community Teaching Plan: Community Presentation” to the community, seek approval from an agency administrator or representative. Upon receiving approval from the agency, submit the completed “Community Teaching Experience Approval Form.”Attachments
NRS-428VN-RS5-CommunityTeachingExperienceForm.doc
Community Teaching Experience
Students must submit this form as part of the assignment submission.
| Student Name:__________________ | Course Section & Faculty Name:_____________________________ | ||||||||||
| Date of Presentation:_____________ | |||||||||||
| Provider Information | |||||||||||
| Provider Name : | |||||||||||
| Last | First | M.I. | |||||||||
| Credentials: | Title: | ||||||||||
| (i.e., MS, RN, etc.) | |||||||||||
| Organization: | |||||||||||
| Phone Number: | |||||||||||
| E-mail Address: | |||||||||||
| Student Presentation Information | |||||||||||
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| PowerPoint Presentation | Pamphlet Presentation | Audio Presentation | Poster Presentation | ||||||||
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| Provider Acknowledgement | |||||||||||
I __________________________acknowledge that ____________________________
(Provider Name) (Student Name)
has requested approval to participate in a community teaching experience at the location listed on this form. The organization / agency does not endorse the university or the student however, the teaching plan developed by the student is considered appropriate and of benefit to the community of interest. NRS 428 Concepts in Community and Public Health
______________________________ _________________
Provider Signature Date Signed
The benchmark assesses the following competencies:
3.3 Provide individualized education to diverse patient populations in a variety of health care settings.
The RN to BSN program at Grand Canyon University meets the requirements for clinical competencies as defined by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), using nontraditional experiences for practicing nurses. NRS 428 Concepts in Community and Public Health. These experiences come in the form of direct and indirect care experiences in which licensed nursing students engage in learning within the context of their hospital organization, specific care discipline, and local communities.
Based on the feedback offered by the provider, identify the best approach for teaching. Prepare a presentation based on the Teaching Work Plan and present the information to your community.
Options for Delivery
Select one of the following options for delivery and prepare the applicable presentation:
Selection of Community Setting
These are considered appropriate community settings. Choose one of the following:
Community Teaching Experience Approval Form
Before presenting information to the community, seek approval from an agency administrator or representative using the “Community Teaching Experience Approval Form. NRS 428 Concepts in Community and Public Health” Submit this form as directed in the Community Teaching Experience Approval assignment drop box.
General Requirements
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
The RN to BSN program at Grand Canyon University meets the requirements for clinical competencies as defined by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), using nontraditional experiences for practicing nurses. These experiences come in the form of direct and indirect care experiences in which licensed nursing students engage in learning within the context of their hospital organization, specific care discipline, and local communities.
Note: This is an individual assignment. In 1,500-2,000 words, describe the teaching experience and discuss your observations. The written portion of this assignment should include: NRS 428 Concepts in Community and Public Health
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
What spiritual considerations surrounding a disaster can arise for individuals, communities, and health care providers? Explain your answer in the context of a natural or manmade disaster. How can a community health nurse assist in the spiritual care of the individual, community, self, and colleagues?
Watch the “Diary of Medical Mission Trip” videos dealing with the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti in 2010. Reflect on this natural disaster by answering the following questions:
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