NR561 Addressing Global Health Disparities
MODULE 1 REFLECTION
PART 1 Review the course outcomes and consider the module objectives. What do you hope to learn during this module of study?
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Describe the relationship between globalization, health status, and healthcare delivery. (POs 3 and 5)
CO 2: Analyze the diverse variables that shape global health and their impact on health disparity worldwide. (PO 5)
CO 3: Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective. (PO 5)
CO 4: Consider professional opportunities to serve, advocate for, and contribute to the advancement of global health. (POs 3, 4, and 5)
Module Objectives
Explore the relationships between globalization, healthcare delivery, and global health status. (COs 1 and 2)
Describe initiatives to promote global health and related implications for advanced nursing practice. (COs 3 and 4)
PART 2 Based on your response to Reflection: Part 1, state one insight that you gained regarding the concepts in this module. Connect learning achieved to a minimum of one course outcome addressed during this module.
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Describe the relationship between globalization, health status, and healthcare delivery. (POs 3 and 5)
CO 2: Analyze the diverse variables that shape global health and their impact on health disparity worldwide. (PO 5)
CO 3: Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective. (PO 5)
CO 4: Consider professional opportunities to serve, advocate for, and contribute to the advancement of global health. (POs 3, 4, and 5)
Module Objectives
Explore the relationships between globalization, healthcare delivery, and global health status. (COs 1 and 2)
Describe initiatives to promote global health and related implications for advanced nursing practice. (COs 3 and 4)
NR561 Addressing Global Health Disparities
MODULE 2 REFLECTION
PART 1 Review the course outcomes and consider the module objectives. What do you hope to learn during this module of study?
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Describe the relationship between globalization, health status, and healthcare delivery. (POs 3 and 5)
CO 2: Analyze the diverse variables that shape global health and their impact on health disparity worldwide. (PO 5)
CO 3: Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective. (PO 5)
CO 4: Consider professional opportunities to serve, advocate for, and contribute to the advancement of global health. (POs 3, 4, and 5)
Module Objectives
Describe the human rights that serve as a foundation for global health. (CO 2)
Analyze factors that increase risk for poor health outcomes across the globe. (COs 1 and 2)
PART 2 Based on your response to Reflection: Part 1, state one insight that you gained regarding the concepts in this module. Connect learning achieved to a minimum of one course outcome addressed during this module.
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Describe the relationship between globalization, health status, and healthcare delivery. (POs 3 and 5)
CO 2: Analyze the diverse variables that shape global health and their impact on health disparity worldwide. (PO 5)
CO 3: Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective. (PO 5)
CO 4: Consider professional opportunities to serve, advocate for, and contribute to the advancement of global health. (POs 3, 4, and 5)
Module Objectives
Describe the human rights that serve as a foundation for global health. (CO 2)
Analyze factors that increase risk for poor health outcomes across the globe. (COs 1 and 2)
NR561 Addressing Global Health Disparities
MODULE 3 REFLECTION
PART 1 Review the course outcomes and consider the module objectives. What do you hope to learn during this module of study?
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Describe the relationship between globalization, health status, and healthcare delivery. (POs 3 and 5)
CO 2: Analyze the diverse variables that shape global health and their impact on health disparity worldwide. (PO 5)
CO 3: Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective. (PO 5)
CO 4: Consider professional opportunities to serve, advocate for, and contribute to the advancement of global health. (POs 3, 4, and 5)
Module Objectives
Apply knowledge of the relationship between climate change and health to prepare for the impact on global health. (COs 1 and 3)
Investigate environmental factors that impact global health and contribute to disparity. (CO 2)
PART 2 Based on your response to Reflection: Part 1, state one insight that you gained regarding the concepts in this module. Connect learning achieved to a minimum of one course outcome addressed during this module.
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Describe the relationship between globalization, health status, and healthcare delivery. (POs 3 and 5)
CO 2: Analyze the diverse variables that shape global health and their impact on health disparity worldwide. (PO 5)
CO 3: Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective. (PO 5)
CO 4: Consider professional opportunities to serve, advocate for, and contribute to the advancement of global health. (POs 3, 4, and 5)
Module Objectives
Apply knowledge of the relationship between climate change and health to prepare for the impact on global health. (COs 1 and 3)
Investigate environmental factors that impact global health and contribute to disparity. (CO 2)
NR561 Addressing Global Health Disparities
MODULE 4 REFLECTION
PART 1 Review the course outcomes and consider the module objectives. What do you hope to learn during this module of study?
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Describe the relationship between globalization, health status, and healthcare delivery. (POs 3 and 5)
CO 2: Analyze the diverse variables that shape global health and their impact on health disparity worldwide. (PO 5)
CO 3: Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective. (PO 5)
CO 4: Consider professional opportunities to serve, advocate for, and contribute to the advancement of global health. (POs 3, 4, and 5)
Module Objectives
Examine the global burden of infectious disease. (COs 2)
Analyze strategies to address infectious disease and optimize global health outcomes. (CO 3)
PART 2 Based on your response to Reflection: Part 1, state one insight that you gained regarding the concepts in this module. Connect learning achieved to a minimum of one course outcome addressed during this module.
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Describe the relationship between globalization, health status, and healthcare delivery. (POs 3 and 5)
CO 2: Analyze the diverse variables that shape global health and their impact on health disparity worldwide. (PO 5)
CO 3: Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective. (PO 5)
CO 4: Consider professional opportunities to serve, advocate for, and contribute to the advancement of global health. (POs 3, 4, and 5)
Module Objectives
Examine the global burden of infectious disease. (CO 2)
Analyze strategies to address infectious disease and optimize global health outcomes. (CO 3)
NR561 Addressing Global Health Disparities
MODULE 5 REFLECTION
PART 1 Review the course outcomes and consider the module objectives. What do you hope to learn during this module of study?
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Describe the relationship between globalization, health status, and healthcare delivery. (POs 3 and 5)
CO 2: Analyze the diverse variables that shape global health and their impact on health disparity worldwide. (PO 5)
CO 3: Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective. (PO 5)
CO 4: Consider professional opportunities to serve, advocate for, and contribute to the advancement of global health. (POs 3, 4, and 5)
Module Objective
Explore non-communicable factors influencing global health. (CO 2)
PART 2 Based on your response to Reflection: Part 1, state one insight that you gained regarding the concepts in this module. Connect learning achieved to a minimum of one course outcome addressed during this module.
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Describe the relationship between globalization, health status, and healthcare delivery. (POs 3 and 5)
CO 2: Analyze the diverse variables that shape global health and their impact on health disparity worldwide. (PO 5)
CO 3: Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective. (PO 5)
CO 4: Consider professional opportunities to serve, advocate for, and contribute to the advancement of global health. (POs 3, 4, and 5)
Module Objective
Explore non-communicable factors influencing global health. (CO 2)
NR561 Addressing Global Health Disparities
MODULE 6 REFLECTION
PART 1 Review the course outcomes and consider the module objectives. What do you hope to learn during this module of study?
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Describe the relationship between globalization, health status, and healthcare delivery. (POs 3 and 5)
CO 2: Analyze the diverse variables that shape global health and their impact on health disparity worldwide. (PO 5)
CO 3: Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective. (PO 5)
CO 4: Consider professional opportunities to serve, advocate for, and contribute to the advancement of global health. (POs 3, 4, and 5)
Module Objectives
Consider the impact of initiatives to promote global health security and protection. (COs 1 and 3)
Analyze global health interventions designed to reduce disparity and optimize health outcomes. (CO 3)
PART 2 Based on your response to Reflection: Part 1, state one insight that you gained regarding the concepts in this module. Connect learning achieved to a minimum of one course outcome addressed during this module.
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Describe the relationship between globalization, health status, and healthcare delivery. (POs 3 and 5)
CO 2: Analyze the diverse variables that shape global health and their impact on health disparity worldwide. (PO 5)
CO 3: Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective. (PO 5)
CO 4: Consider professional opportunities to serve, advocate for, and contribute to the advancement of global health. (POs 3, 4, and 5)
Module Objectives
Consider the impact of initiatives to promote global health security and protection. (COs 1 and 3)
Analyze global health interventions designed to reduce disparity and optimize health outcomes. (CO 3)
NR561 Addressing Global Health Disparities
MODULE 7 REFLECTION
PART 1 Review the course outcomes and consider the module objectives. What do you hope to learn during this module of study?
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Describe the relationship between globalization, health status, and healthcare delivery. (POs 3 and 5)
CO 2: Analyze the diverse variables that shape global health and their impact on health disparity worldwide. (PO 5)
CO 3: Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective. (PO 5)
CO 4: Consider professional opportunities to serve, advocate for, and contribute to the advancement of global health. (POs 3, 4, and 5)
Module Objectives
Reflect upon the congruence between nursing professional values and the tenets of global health. (CO 4)
Distinguish nursing competencies that promote global health and collaborative practice. (COs 3 and 4)
Discuss opportunities to reduce disparity and support global health outcomes through advanced nursing practice. (CO 3)
PART 2 Based on your response to Reflection: Part 1, state one insight that you gained regarding the concepts in this module. Connect learning achieved to a minimum of one course outcome addressed during this module.
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Describe the relationship between globalization, health status, and healthcare delivery. (POs 3 and 5)
CO 2: Analyze the diverse variables that shape global health and their impact on health disparity worldwide. (PO 5)
CO 3: Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective. (PO 5)
CO 4: Consider professional opportunities to serve, advocate for, and contribute to the advancement of global health. (POs 3, 4, and 5)
Module Objectives
Reflect upon the congruence between nursing professional values and the tenets of global health. (CO 4)
Distinguish nursing competencies that promote global health and collaborative practice. (COs 3 and 4)
Discuss opportunities to reduce disparity and support global health outcomes through advanced nursing practice. (CO 3)
NR561 Addressing Global Health Disparities
MODULE 8 REFLECTION
PART 1 Review the course outcomes and consider the module objectives. What do you hope to learn during this module of study?
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Describe the relationship between globalization, health status, and healthcare delivery. (POs 3 and 5)
CO 2: Analyze the diverse variables that shape global health and their impact on health disparity worldwide. (PO 5)
CO 3: Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective. (PO 5)
CO 4: Consider professional opportunities to serve, advocate for, and contribute to the advancement of global health. (POs 3, 4, and 5)
Module Objectives
Reflect upon learning regarding global health and professional growth achieved through the course. (CO 4)
Recognize opportunities to promote global health that align with individual values and professional goals. (CO 4)
PART 2 Based on your response to Reflection: Part 1, state one insight that you gained regarding the concepts in this module. Connect learning achieved to a minimum of one course outcome addressed during this module.
CO 1: Describe the relationship between globalization, health status, and healthcare delivery. (POs 3 and 5)
CO 2: Analyze the diverse variables that shape global health and their impact on health disparity worldwide. (PO 5)
CO 3: Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective. (PO 5)
CO 4: Consider professional opportunities to serve, advocate for, and contribute to the advancement of global health. (POs 3, 4, and 5)
Module Objectives
Reflect upon learning regarding global health and professional growth achieved through the course. (CO 4)
Recognize opportunities to promote global health that align with individual values and professional goals. (CO 4)
NR561 Addressing Global Health Disparities
MODULE 2 DISCUSSION
Health and human rights are closely connected and serve as a cornerstone for global health initiatives. Reflect upon a situation where human rights were disregarded, and health disparity was present. Respond to the following:
Describe the situation and explain how human rights were impacted.
How were individual health and global health influenced by this situation?
Discuss additional variables that contributed to health disparity in this situation, such as cultural, social, economic, or educational determinants.
How might international stakeholders collaborate to support vulnerable groups and support health equity?
NR561 Addressing Global Health Disparities
MODULE 4 DISCUSSION
Prevention and control of infectious disease is foundational for global public health practice. With emerging technology to monitor and track cases, collaborative efforts to reduce risk, contain, and institute protection against disease have been greatly strengthened.
Reflect upon a recent infectious outbreak, review the facts surrounding the outbreak, and respond to the following:
Describe the outbreak, circumstances surrounding the outbreak, and the impact on health.
In what ways were technology and collaborative practice used to address the outbreak?
How might the prevention and control of infectious disease or an infectious outbreak be similar and different between low income and high income countries?
What recommendation would you make to further strengthen the prevention and control of infectious disease from a global health perspective?
NR561 Addressing Global Health Disparities
MODULE 5 DISCUSSION
Efforts to promote global health require interprofessional, intersectortal, and international collaboration. As you prepare for this module's Collaboration Café, select an interprofessional, intersectoral, or international colleague to interview. Ask your interviewee:
How is global health viewed within your profession?
Within your professional practice or global region, what global health concerns are of highest priority? What efforts are underway to address that issue? From your perspective, how might interprofessional, intersectoral, and international colleagues collaborate to address non-communicable health concerns worldwide?
After conducting your interview, share your findings in the Collaboration Café, and compare/contrast the insights gained with information shared by your classmates. How are the findings similar and different, and why?
NR561 Addressing Global Health Disparities
MODULE 8 DISCUSSION
In years past, some perceived global health to be primarily focused on the support of impoverished people across the globe and prevention and control of infectious disease across international borders.
Considering the new information gained through the NR 561 course, how would you describe the concept of global health, and how does it align with your core values?
In what ways can you contribute to global health through your current practice?
How do you envision impacting global health in your future MSN role?
NR561 Addressing Global Health Disparities
MODULE 1 ASSIGNMENT
Global Health Issue
PURPOSE
Global health is influenced by a number of factors, including access to resources, globalization and an increasingly mobile society. Across the world, the health of individuals and populations share common concerns as a result of this interconnectedness. The United Nations established Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to target key determinants of health to reduce global health disparity and promote health equity for all.
The purpose of this assignment is to investigate a global health issue and examine the SDG that informs strategies surrounding the selected issue. Factors that influence the issue will be analyzed, and efforts aimed to address the issue will be examined locally and globally. Implications for advanced nursing practice will be identified.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes:
• CO 1: Describe the relationship between globalization, health status, and healthcare delivery (PO 3, 5)
• CO 2: Analyze the diverse variables that shape global health and their impact on health disparity worldwide (PO 5)
• CO 3: Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective (PO 5)
• CO 4: Consider professional opportunities to serve, advocate for, and contribute to the advancement of global health (PO 3, 4, 5)
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Review the SDGs and the health issues addressed through this initiative. Select one SDG of interest and consider the variables that influence this issue. Consider how efforts to address this SDG are evident in your region and globally, along with implications for the MSN-prepared nurse.
In a 3 to 5- page paper, address the elements below. Use a minimum of 4 peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within 5 years, to support your work. See rubric for specific, required content criteria within each section of the paper:
1. Provide an introduction to the paper.
2. Describe a selected global health issue, the factors that influence that health issue, and the impact of globalization on this health issue.Explainone SDG that targets the issue.
3. Discuss at least one local initiative and one global initiative to address this health issue. Explain how the local and global initiatives are similar and different, and how they align with the identified SDG to promote global health.
4. Describe opportunities for the MSN-prepared nurse to support the local and global initiatives identified. Propose one additional nursing strategy to address this issue and explain the intended impact of the proposed strategy on global health.
5. Provide a conclusion to the paper.
NR561 Addressing Global Health Disparities
MODULE 3 ASSIGNMENT
Impact of Climate Change Assignment
PURPOSE
Environmental variables have the power to impact the global health and healthcare delivery in a significant manner. From safe water and food sources to impoverished living conditions, factors within the environment can either support physical well-being, or contribute to poor health and disparity.
One such factor is the far-reaching impact of climate change on global health. Climate changes are resulting in overall global warming, as well as increased natural disasters worldwide that directly influence health in a myriad of ways. The purpose of this assignment is to examine issues related to climate change and discuss their effect on global health and the health of individuals.Emerging efforts to address the issue will be examined. Finally, solutions will be proposed to prepare and advocate forimproved health outcomessurrounding the issue.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes:
• CO 2: Analyze the diverse variables that shape global health and their impact on health disparity worldwide (PO 5)
• CO 3: Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective (PO 5)
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Investigate the far-reaching impact of climate change, and select one issue that is impacting global health as a result of climate change. Read about emerging efforts to address the selected climate change issue, and consider additional solutions to prepare for its impact and to advocate for improved outcomes.
In a 2- to 4- page paper, address the elements below. Use a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within 5 years, to support your work. See rubric for specific, required content criteria within each section of the paper:
1. Provide an introduction to the paper.
2. Identify and describe one issue that is impacting global health as a result of climate change. Explain how this issue influences global health and the health of individuals. Describe current efforts to address this climate change-related health concern.
3. Propose one strategyat the local level to prepare for or address the impact of this issueand explain the resources that would be needed. Discuss how the strategy would impact the health of individuals locally, as well as global health.
4. Provide a summary to the paper.
NR561 Addressing Global Health Disparities
MODULE 6 ASSIGNMENT
Health Disparities Assignment
PURPOSE
Global health disparities are the result of many influencing factors, from limited socioeconomic resources, access to healthcare delivery, and technology to environmental risks and cultural practices. The goals of global health interventions are to reduce disparities that exist and to assure health protection and security for all people in an equitable manner. The purpose of this assignment is to explore disparities that currently exist, factors contributing to those disparities, and their impact on health outcomes. Implications for nursing and action stepsto reduce disparity will be investigated.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes:
• CO 1: Describe the relationship between globalization, health status, and healthcare delivery (PO 3, 5)
• CO 3: Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective (PO 5)
SUGGESTED DUE DATE
This assignment has a suggested due date of Sunday 11:59 pm MT at the end of Module6.
Final due date is Sunday 11:59 pm MT at the end of Module 7.
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 200 POINTS
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Select one low- or middle-income country, and investigate the health disparities experienced by people living in that region. Identify one disparity as the topic for this assignment, and investigate that disparity to learn more about the contributing factors and the impact of the disparity on the health of people living in that region. Consider how this issue is similar to and different in a high income country of your choosing, and investigate interventions to reduce the disparity.
In a 10 - 14 slide PowerPointpresentation, address the following elements. Include a minimum of 4 scholarly sources, current within 5 years, to support your work. See rubric for specific, required content criteria within each section of the presentation:
1. Provide an introduction to the presentation.
2. Provide an overview of the selected health disparity, the factors that contribute to the disparity, and the overall impact of the disparity on the health and well-being of people in that region.
3. Describe how this issue is similar and different in a selected high income country, and explain the reasons for those similarities and differences.
4. Discuss at least two interventions to reduce the disparity, and explain how international healthcollaboration can promote health equity.
5. Provide a conclusion to the presentation.
NR561 Addressing Global Health Disparities
MODULE 7 ASSIGNMENT
Application to Practice
PURPOSE
Whether practicing at the local level or involved with health initiatives that encompass a national or global approach, nurses are equipped with competencies to promote the health of individuals and populations. Through key roles involving education, leadership, collaboration, and advocacy, MSN-prepared nurses are positioned to engage with others to reduce health disparity and facilitate social justice and health equity for all people. The purpose of this assignment is to reflect upon individual strengths and opportunities to advance global health through current practice. Future opportunities to shape global health through advanced nursing practice will be explored.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes:
• CO 3: Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective (PO 5)
• CO 4: Consider professional opportunities to serve, advocate for, and contribute to the advancement of global health (PO 3, 4, 5)
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Because this assignment is reflective in nature, take time to consider and reflect upon the following:
• Your core values and how they align with the principles of global health
• The different ways that nurses contribute to global health through routine practice, caring for individuals, families, and groups
• Competencies essential for practice in the global health arena, and your areas of strength
• Current and future practice opportunities to support global health
After thoughtful reflection, create a 2- to 4- page reflective essay. Use a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within 5 years, to support your work. See rubric for specific, required content criteria within each section of the paper:
1. Provide an introduction to the reflective essay.
2. Explain how your core professional values are congruent with the guiding principles of global health. Describe two personal strengths and explain how they align with the competencies essential for global health practice. Discuss how these two strengths can facilitate interprofessional collaborative practice.
3. Discuss how you can use the strengths and competencies you identified to impact global health through advanced nursing practice. Explain one specific example that you plan to put into action, and describe how your efforts would contribute to health equity.
4. Provide a conclusion to the reflective essay.
