GCU PHN690 Assignments Latest 2021 November (Full)

PHN690 Public Health Nursing Practicum

Week 7 Assignment  

Population Health Issue

The purpose of this assignment is to explore a health issue and reflect on populations affected as well as interventions to improve health outcomes. Research a health issue and the population affected. Write a 900-1,200 word paper that includes the following:

Identify and describe a health issue of your choice.

Identify and describe the population affected by the health issue.

Identify two or three interventions used to improve health outcomes of children or adults in case management for your selected health issue.

Locate the sources of data for determinants of health for this population.

Using analysis and benchmarking strategies, compare disparities of health for this population.

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.

PHN690 Public Health Nursing Practicum

Week 14 Assignment  

Emergency Preparedness

The purpose of this assignment is to understand how your practicum organization's emergency responses coordinate with local, state, and national emergency responses.

In a 900-1,200 word essay address the following:

Explain each component in the four phases of emergency management.

Describe the policies and procedures that your practicum has in place for emergency preparedness and disaster planning.

Identify and describe local, state, and national emergency preparedness resources or plans.

Describe how your practicum organization's responses coordinate with local, state, and national emergency responses.

Describe emergency services that should be made available to the population in an emergency.

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.

PHN690 Public Health Nursing Practicum

Week 15 Assignment  

Professional Portfolio

The purpose of this assignment is for the public health nursing student to have a forum to showcase personal achievements and to demonstrate current qualifications.

There is no one right way to submit a portfolio. Organizations that utilize this format for clinical advancement or peer review may have a standard format that should be followed for submission. Organizations may also require a portfolio as part of a job application. These may or may not have specific formatting guidelines. A "Professional Nursing Portfolio" template is provided in the topic materials as a tool that may be used to format your portfolio

For the purposes of this assignment, the portfolio must contain the following pieces:

Introduction that includes a professional goal(s) statement.

Current license and credentials.

Reference list comprising of at least three references (one professional from work setting, one professional from school setting, and one personal reference) with two letters of reference.

Integration of the American Nurses Association (ANA) - Scope and Standards of Practice for Public Health Nursing, outlining your accomplishments in several areas.

Include one assignment from this course to demonstrate your work.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a scoring guide. Refer to "Professional Portfolio Scoring Guide" prior to beginning this assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

PHN690 Public Health Nursing Practicum

Week 16 Assignment  

Public Health Issue

The purpose of this assignment is to analyze a public health issue that affects the population.

Choose a public health issue or concern and write a 500-700 word essay that addresses the following:

Describe the public health issue and the population affected.

Identify one or two strategies for health promotion at each level of prevention (primary, secondary, tertiary).

Apply the PDSA or other framework to an initiative in your practicum setting. Explain how you applied it.

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.