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.