NRS427V Course Papers

NRS 427V Week 1 DQ1

What is your idea of a healthy community? Provide specific examples. What do healthy communities have in common? How would you provide care for a community if your idea of a healthy community does not match your community’s definition of a healthy community?

 

NRS 427V Week 1 DQ2

Consider the different communities to which you belong:

1. What is the geopolitical community in you live? Why is it geopolitical?
2. What is a phenomenological community to which you belong? Why is it a phenomenological community?
3. What would some challenges and benefits be for community health nurses in providing care for different communities? For similar communities? For the same community? What are some possible solutions to the challenges?

NRS 427V Week 2 DQ1

What are social determinants of health? How do social determinants of health contribute to the development of illness? What is a communicable disease chain? Are there steps that a nurse can take to break a link within the communicable disease chain? Give a specific example.

Readings within your text covering international/global health and the following websites will assist you in answering these questions:

1. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Global Health website: http://www.cdc.gov/cogh/index.htm
2. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Global Health website: http://www.globalhealth.gov/index.html
3. Families USA – Why Global Health Matters—Here and Abroad website: http://www.familiesusa.org/
4. World Health Organization (WHO) website: http://www.who.int

NRS 427V Week 2 DQ 2

Select a global health issue impacting the international health community. Briefly describe the global health issue and its impact on the larger health care system (i.e., continents, regions, countries, states, and health departments). How can health care delivery systemswork collaboratively to address global health concerns?

Readings within your text covering international/global health and the following websites will assist you in answering these questions:

1. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Global Health website: http://www.cdc.gov/cogh/index.htm
2. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Global Health website: http://www.globalhealth.gov/index.html
3. Families USA – Why Global Health Matters—Here and Abroad website: http://www.familiesusa.org/
4. World Health Organization (WHO) website:

NRS 427V Week 2 Assignment Benchmark Assignment: Epidemiology Paper

Details:

In a written paper of 1,200-1,500 words, apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease.

Communicable Disease Selection

Choose one communicable disease from the following list:

1. Chickenpox
2. Tuberculosis
3. Influenza
4. Mononucleosis
5. Hepatitis B
6. HIV

Epidemiology Paper Requirements

Include the following in your assignment:

1. Description of the communicable disease (causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment) and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence).
2. Describe the determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this disease.
3. 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. (The textbook describes each element of the epidemiologic triangle).
4. Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collecting, data analysis, and follow-up).
5. Identify at least one national agency or organization that addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how the organization(s) contributes to resolving or reducing the impact of disease.

A minimum of three references is required.

Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain.”

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 grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

NRS 427V Week 3 DQ 1

What is the difference between a group “at risk” for poor health and a group considered a “vulnerable” population? Provide an example of a group at risk and a group considered a vulnerable population.

1. Explain why members of these groups cannot advocate for themselves or why advocating for these groups would be beneficial
2. What would you advocate for?

NRS 427V Week 3 DQ 2

How can community health nurses apply the strategies of cultural competence to their practice? Provide at least one example from each of the following four strategies: cultural preservation, cultural accommodation, cultural repatterning, and cultural brokering. What is a possible barrier to applying the strategy/example chosen? Use an example that is different than the postings of other students.

 

NRS 427V Week 4 DQ 1

What is your evaluation of the effectiveness of the U.S. health care system in the context of delivery, finance, management, and/or sustainability? What are the issues that prompted a need for health care reform? Support your answer with a credible data reference. Do not use a reference already used by another student.

 

NRS 427V Week 4 DQ 2

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 online resources:

1. Key Features of the Affordable Care Act: http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/facts/timeline/index.html
2. Health Care Transformation: the Affordable Care Act and More:http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/Policy-Advocacy/HealthSystemReform/AffordableCareAct.pdf

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?

NRS427V Course Papers Week 4 CLC Assignment

Assignment and Presentation

Details:

This is a CLC assignment. The instructor will assign you to a CLC group.

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. It is important that the community selected be one in which a CLC group member currently resides. Students residing in the chosen community should be assigned to perform the physical assessment of the community.

1. Perform a direct assessment of a community of interest using the “Functional Health Patterns Community Assessment Guide.”
2. 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. Complete the “Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form” and submit with the group presentation.

Develop one set of interview questions to gather information about the role of the provider in the community and the health issues faced by the chosen community.

Compile key findings from the interview, including the interview questions used, and submit with the group presentation.

PowerPoint Presentation

Within your group, create a PowerPoint presentation of 15-20 slides (slide count does not include title and reference slide) describing the chosen community interest.

Include the following in your presentation:

1. Description of community and community boundaries: the people and the geographic, geopolitical, financial, ethnic, and phenomenological features of the community as well as types of social interactions, common goals and interests, barriers, and challenges.
2. Summary of community assessment.
3. Summary of interview with community health/public health provider.
4. A conclusion summarizing your key findings and a discussion of your impressions of the general health of the community.

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 grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

 

When submitting this assignment, include the interview questions, the interview findings, completed “Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form,” and the community assessment PPT presentation.

NRS427V Course Papers Week 5 DQ 1

Throughout this course, you have viewed the Diary of Medical Mission videos dealing with the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti in 2010. Reflect on this natural disaster by answering the following questions:

1. 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 a previous student.
2. Under which phase of the disaster do the three proposed interventions fall? Explain why you chose that phase.
3. With what people or agencies would you work in facilitating the proposed interventions and why?

Link to the Diary of Medical Mission videos:

 

NRS 427V Week 5 DQ 2

What spiritual issues 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?

NRS427V Course Papers Week 5 Assignment Community Teaching Plan: Community Presentation

Details:

Note: This is an individual assignment. Based on the feedback offered by the provider, identify the best approach for teaching. Prepare a presentation to accompany the teaching plan and present the information to your community. Select one of the following options for delivery of the presentation:

1. PowerPoint presentation – no more than 30 minutes
2. Pamphlet presentation – 1 to 2 pages
3. Poster presentation

Appropriate community settings include:

• 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

Before presenting information to the community, seek approval from an agency administrator or representative.

Upon receiving approval from the agency, include the “Community Teaching Experience Form” as part of your assignment submission.

APA format is required for essays only. Solid academic writing is always expected. For all assignment delivery options, 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.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

NRS 427V Week 5 Assignment 2 Community Teaching Plan: Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal

Details:

Note: This is an individual assignment. Applying what you have learned thus far, develop a community teaching proposal designed to address the needs of your community.

Select one of the following as the focus for the teaching plan:

1. Primary Prevention/Health Promotion
2. Secondary Prevention/Screenings for a Vulnerable Population
3. Bioterrorism/Disaster
4. Environmental Issues

Complete the “Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal.” This will help you organize your plan and create an outline for the written assignment.

1. After completing the teaching proposal, review the teaching plan with a community health and public health provider in your local community.
2. Request feedback (strengths and opportunities for improvement) from the provider.
3. Complete the “Community Teaching Experience” form.

APA format is required for essays only. Solid academic writing is always expected. For all assignment delivery options, 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 Turnitin.

 

NRS427V Course Papers Week 5 Assignment 3 – Community Teaching Plan: Teaching Experience Paper

Details:

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:

1. Summary of teaching plan
2. Epidemiological rationale for topic
3. Evaluation of teaching experience
4. Community response to teaching
5. 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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

 

MORE INFO 

What is your idea of a healthy community?

Introduction

A healthy community is a place where people feel safe and welcome. In this post, we’ll explore what that means and how to create a healthy community for yourself.

Takeaway: A good way to think about creating a healthy community is by thinking of other people’s needs as well as your own.

A place where there are opportunities for all people

A healthy community is one where everyone has access to jobs and education, as well as healthy food and water. It’s also a place where no one feels unsafe, regardless of where they live or who their neighbors are.

Where people are willing to listen to each other and understand different points of view

A healthy community is one where people are willing to listen to each other, even when they don’t agree.

Listening is a two-way street. You have to be willing to hear what others have to say, but in turn they also need to be open-minded enough not just accept your point of view without question. It’s important that you listen without judging or opposing the other person’s opinion; it’s not about agreeing with them all the time–it’s about understanding where they are coming from and validating their views as well as yours (or someone else’s).

Where differences are valued and people aren’t judged based on how they look or how much money they have

When you think of a healthy community, what comes to mind? Is it a place where people are valued for who they are and their contributions? A place where people can be themselves without feeling judged or excluded because of their looks or financial situation?

A healthy community is one that celebrates diversity and encourages everyone to contribute in whatever way they can. One way to do this is by making sure everyone has access to the same opportunities–for example, ensuring all children have access to high-quality education regardless of their family’s income level. Another way is by encouraging residents from different backgrounds to learn from each other, find common ground and work together toward common goals (like improving schools).

Where everyone has access to jobs and education

What does it mean to have access to jobs and education?

For one thing, it means that everyone has the opportunity to work and earn a living wage. It also means that people have access to educational opportunities that will allow them to pursue their dreams and further themselves in life. This can be something as simple as an after-school program or an apprenticeship program offered by local businesses, but it also includes things like free college tuition or vocational training programs at community colleges.

Where everyone has access to healthy food and water

To be healthy, you need access to good food and water. This can be difficult for some people who live in communities that don’t have grocery stores or restaurants nearby. It’s important to make sure everyone has access to these things so all members of your community can be healthy!

• How do you get healthy food?

• What kinds of places sell healthy food?

• How do you make sure everyone has enough money for healthy foods?

Where everyone feels safe, no matter where they live, who their neighbors are, or what their beliefs are.

You should feel safe in your home, community, and neighborhood. You should also be able to go out into public without fear of being harassed or attacked. This can be difficult for some people who are different from the majority of people in their area–for example:

• People who are transgender or don’t identify as cisgender (identifying with the sex assigned to them at birth) may be afraid to use public bathrooms because of harassment from other people.

• People who have mental illnesses might worry about being judged by others if they show symptoms such as anxiety or depression while out in public places like restaurants or grocery stores where other people might see them having a panic attack; this could prevent those individuals from going out as often as they would like because they don’t want anyone else seeing them acting strangely due to their illness(es).

Communities should be able to support the well-being of everyone in them.

A healthy community is one that supports the well-being of everyone in it. This means that communities should be able to:

• Provide opportunities for all members to contribute.

• Ensure that everyone has access to care and support when they need it.

• Support people who are vulnerable because of their circumstances (e.g., poverty or disability), so they can live with dignity and self-determination

Conclusion

In conclusion, we believe that communities should be places where everyone has equal rights, resources and opportunities. As we’ve seen throughout this article, there are many things that can be done to create healthier communities for all people. We hope this has inspired you to think about what kind of community is best for your individual needs or how you want to help others who live in poorer areas of the world!