NRS428 Concepts in Community and Public Health
Week 1 Discussion
DQ1 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.
DQ2 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.
NRS428 Concepts in Community and Public Health
Week 2 Discussion
DQ1 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.
DQ2 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.
NRS428 Concepts in Community and Public Health
Week 3 Discussion
DQ1 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.
DQ2 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. Cite and reference the article in APA format.
NRS428 Concepts in Community and Public Health
Week 4 Discussion
DQ1 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.
DQ2 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:
"About
the Affordable Care Act"
"Health
Care Transformation: The Affordable Care Act and More"
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?
NRS428 Concepts in Community and Public Health
Week 5 Discussion
DQ1 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?
DQ2 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:
Propose one
example of a nursing intervention related to the disaster from each of the
following levels: primary prevention, secondary prevention, and tertiary
prevention. Provide innovative examples that have not been discussed by
previous students.
Under which
phase of the disaster do the three proposed interventions fall? Explain why you
chose that phase.
With what
people or agencies would you work in facilitating the proposed interventions
and why?
NRS428 Concepts in Community and Public Health
Week 2 Assignment
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
Chickenpox
Tuberculosis
Influenza
Mononucleosis
Hepatitis B
HIV
Ebola
Measles
Polio
Influenza
Epidemiology
Paper Requirements
Describe
the chosen communicable disease, including causes, symptoms, mode of
transmission, complications, treatment, and the demographic of interest
(mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence). Is this a reportable
disease? If so, provide details about reporting time, whom to report to, etc.
Describe
the social determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to
the development of this disease.
Discuss the
epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease you have
selected. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and
environmental factors. Are there any special considerations or notifications
for the community, schools, or general population?
Explain the
role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collection,
data analysis, and follow-up) and why demographic data are necessary to the
health of the community.
Identify at
least one national agency or organization that addresses the communicable
disease chosen and describe how the organizations contribute to resolving or
reducing the impact of disease.
Discuss a
global implication of the disease. How is this addressed in other countries or
cultures? Is this disease endemic to a particular area? Provide an example.
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.
NRS428 Concepts in Community and Public Health
Week 3 Assignment
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.
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:
Primary
Prevention/Health Promotion
Secondary
Prevention/Screenings for a Vulnerable Population
Bioterrorism/Disaster
Environmental
Issues
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.
After
completing the teaching proposal, review the teaching plan proposal with a
community health and public health provider in your local community.
Request
feedback (strengths and opportunities for improvement) from the provider.
Complete
the "Community Teaching Experience" form with the provider. You will
submit this form in Topic 5.
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.
NRS428 Concepts in Community and Public Health
Week 4 Assignment
Community
Assessment and Analysis Presentation
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.
Perform a
direct assessment of a community of interest using the "Functional Health
Patterns Community Assessment Guide."
Interview a
community health and public health provider regarding that person's role and
experiences within 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:
Description
of community and community boundaries: the people and the geographic,
geopolitical, financial, educational level; ethnic and phenomenological
features of the community, as well as types of social interactions; common
goals and interests; and barriers, and challenges, including any identified
social determinates of health.
Summary of
community assessment: (a) funding sources and (b) partnerships.
Summary of
interview with community health/public health provider.
Identification
of an issue that is lacking or an opportunity for health promotion.
A
conclusion summarizing your key findings and a discussion of your impressions
of the general health of the community.
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.
NRS428 Concepts in Community and Public Health
Week 4 Assignment
Benchmark -
Policy Brief
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:
Describe
the policy health issue. Include the following information: (a) what population
is affected, (b) at what level does it occur (local, state, or national), and
(c) evidence about the issues supported by resources.
Create a
problem statement.
Provide
suggestions for addressing the health issue caused by the current policy.
Describe what steps are required to initiate policy change. Include necessary
stakeholders (government officials, administrator) and budget or funding
considerations, if applicable.
Discuss the
impact on the health care delivery system.
Include
three peer-reviewed sources and two other sources to support the policy brief.
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.
NRS428 Concepts in Community and Public Health
Week 5 Assignment
Benchmark -
Community Teaching Plan: Community Presentation
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. 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:
PowerPoint
presentation – no more than 30 minutes
Pamphlet
presentation – 1 to 2 pages
Poster
presentation
Selection
of Community Setting
These are
considered appropriate community settings. Choose one of the following:
Public
health clinic
Community
health center
Long-term
care facility
Transitional
care facility
Home health
center
University/School
health center
Church
community
Adult/Child
care center
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." 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.
NRS428 Concepts in Community and Public Health
Week 5 Assignment
Community
Teaching Plan: Teaching Experience Paper
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:
Summary of
teaching plan
Epidemiological
rationale for topic
Evaluation
of teaching experience
Community
response to teaching
Areas of
strengths and areas of improvement
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.
