NR518 Population Health & Epidemiology in Nursing Practice
Module 3 Assignment
Population Health Assessment
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to analyze empirical data and assessment findings to appraise population health within a selected geographic community. Students will synthesize insights garnered through population assessment findings, social determinants of health, and morbidity and mortality statistics for the selected population to identify health risks and problems that are present. Strategies to promote population health at the community and societal levels will be proposed.
A printed version of these assignment guidelines as well as a video overview are available below.
NR518 Module 3 Population Health Assignment Guidelines and Rubric (Links to an external site.)
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes.
CO 1: Apply foundational concepts, models, and evidence-based approaches to facilitate nursing care of diverse populations (PO 1, 2, 5)
CO 3: Use epidemiological principles to determine population health risk and disparity (PO 5)
Suggested Due Date
This assignment has a suggested due date of Sunday, 11:59 p .m. MT at the end of Module 3.
Final due date is Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Module 7.
Total Points Possible: 200 Points
Assignment Overview
Assess the population health for a selected community. Statistics from valid, reliable sources such as legitimate population health-focused organizations, governmental agencies, local and state health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Census Bureau are appropriate sources to validate assessment findings.
Do not include websites where the accuracy and reliability of data are questionable (e.g., do not rely upon .com websites).
Create a 3–5 page paper to address the elements listed below.
Include a minimum of four scholarly sources, current within 5 years, to support your work.
See the rubric for specific, required content criteria within each section of the paper.
Provide an introduction to the paper.
Synthesize information gathered in order to summarize the findings of your population health assessment, including the following.
Demographic "snapshot" of the population (distribution of age, sex, ethnicity, marital status, household type)
Leading morbidity and mortality findings
Concise findings regarding assessment of key social determinants impacting population health in the community (health and healthcare, social and community context, education, economic stability, neighborhood and built environment).
Provide an analysis of your assessment findings and describe key supports and barriers to health that were identified within the region.
Identify one priority population health risk or disparity that was identified through the assessment. Include evidence from the population assessment to validate the noted concern. Recommend one population-focused solution to address this concern.
Provide a conclusion to the paper.
Assignment Instructions
Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
Sources older than 5 years may not be used without the permission of the class instructor.
Title page, running head, pagination, subheadings, body of paper, citation of sources, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the APA Manual (6th edition).
No more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) may be used in this assignment.
First person should not be used within this assignment.
Please note: If you do not receive a proficient rating in any major content category, you can re-submit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a better grade. You have one additional opportunity to revise after the initial submission in order to make improvements. The initial submission must be a complete paper; rough drafts will not be graded. All revisions must be submitted no later than Sunday of Module 7 at 11:59 p.m. MT (You cannot revise your graduate-level writing style for a higher grade in that category.).
NR518 Population Health & Epidemiology in Nursing Practice
Module 4 Assignment
Part I: Vulnerable Population Concept Map and Summary
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to analyze a vulnerable population within a selected community to identify health risks and disparities. Variables influencing the risk and disparity experienced by members of the vulnerable group will be identified, and correlation with national directives to address population health issues will be determined. A concept map will be created to portray the relationships between these elements. Implications for advanced nursing practice and opportunities to advocate for the health of the vulnerable population will be presented.
A printed version of these assignment guidelines as well as a video overview are available below.
Please note, this assignment has two separate parts, the concept map and the written paper.
NR518 Module 4 Vulnerable Populations Assignment Guidelines and Rubric (Links to an external site.)
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes:
CO 3: Use epidemiological principles to determine population health risk and disparity (PO 5)
CO 4: Articulate advanced nursing practice roles and competencies to support population health (PO 3, 4)
Suggested Due Date
This assignment has a suggested due date of Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Module 4.
The final due date is Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Module 7.
Total Points Possible: 150 Points
Assignment Overview
Identify one vulnerable population within a selected community. Explore current literature and related data to better understand the variables that place this population at risk for health concerns and health disparities. Analyze national health directives (such as Healthy People or another national initiative) to determine correlation with needs/risks/disparities of the vulnerable population.
Part 1: Concept Map
Identify the following elements to include in the concept map.
Vulnerable population
Variables (risk factors) that place the identified population at risk (minimum of three)
Minimum of one health risk or disparity for which the population is at risk
2. Create a concept map?that portrays each element and the relationships between the vulnerable population, variables placing the population at risk, and the identified health risk or disparity for which the population is susceptible. The concept map must be your own, original work.
Assignment Instructions
Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
Part I: Concept Map—create and submit a concept map as a pdf or a Microsoft Word document.
Concept map may be either:
neatly drawn by hand and submitted as a pdf; or
created using Microsoft Word.
Concept map must be clear and legible.
Concept map must be the student's original work.
Concept map must include the student's name and date.
NR518 Population Health & Epidemiology in Nursing Practice
Module 4 Assignment
Part II: Vulnerable Population Concept Map and Summary
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to analyze a vulnerable population within a selected community to identify health risks and disparities. Variables influencing the risk and disparity experienced by members of the vulnerable group will be identified, and correlation with national directives to address population health issues will be determined. A concept map will be created to portray the relationships between these elements. Implications for advanced nursing practice and opportunities to advocate for the health of the vulnerable population will be presented.
A printed version of these assignment guidelines as well as a video overview are available below.
Please note, there are two parts to this assignment, a concept map and written paper. Part II will be submitted below.
NR518 Module 4 Vulnerable Populations Assignment Guidelines and Rubric (Links to an external site.)
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes:
CO 3: Use epidemiological principles to determine population health risk and disparity (PO 5)
CO 4: Articulate advanced nursing practice roles and competencies to support population health (PO 3, 4)
Suggested Due Date
This assignment has a suggested due date of Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Module 4.
The final due date is Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Module 7.
Total Points Possible: 150 Points
Assignment Overview
Identify one vulnerable population within a selected community. Explore current literature and related data to better understand the variables that place this population at risk for health concerns and health disparities. Analyze national health directives (such as Healthy People or another national initiative) to determine correlation with needs/risks/disparities of the vulnerable population.
Part 2: Summary Paper
In a 1–3 page paper, address the elements listed below. Include a minimum of four scholarly sources, current within 5 years, to support your work. See the rubric for specific, required content criteria within each section of the paper.
Provide an introduction to the paper.
Include a succinct description of the vulnerable population identified, a minimum of three variables that place the population at risk, and the identified health risk(s) or disparity that the population is at risk of experiencing. Explain how the concept map portrays the relationships between each element:
Vulnerable population
Variables that place the vulnerable population at risk (minimum of three)
Health risks and disparities for which the population is at risk (minimum of one)
Identify one national population health goal or objective that relates to the identified risk or disparity (such as Healthy People or another national initiative). Propose one strategy for advanced nursing practice to collaborate at the local, state, or national level to advocate for the health of the vulnerable population and advance the Healthy People goal or objective that is identified.
Provide a conclusion to the paper.
Assignment Instructions
Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
Part 2: Summary Paper—using Microsoft Word, create the written paper for this assignment.
Sources older than 5 years may not be used without the permission of the class instructor.
Title page, running head, pagination, subheadings, body of paper, citation of sources, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the APA Manual (6th edition).
No more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) may be used in this assignment.
First person should not be used within this assignment.
Please note: If you do not receive a proficient rating in any major content category, you can re-submit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a better grade. You have one additional opportunity to revise after the initial submission in order to make improvements. The initial submission must be a complete paper; rough drafts will not be graded. All revisions must be submitted no later than Sunday of Module 7 at 11:59 p.m. (You cannot revise your graduate-level writing style for a higher grade in that category.).
NR518 Population Health & Epidemiology in Nursing Practice
Module 5 Assignment
Critique of Population Health Intervention
Purpose
Population-level interventions include strategies aimed at the promotion of health and prevention of disease that target a specific group of people. Population-focused interventions can be designed to reach at-risk populations, reducing health risks and disparities. However, population-focused interventions may also be effective in reaching geographic populations. The purpose of this assignment is to identify and critique an existing population health intervention within a selected community. The impact of the intervention will be discussed, and a recommendation for enhancement will be proposed.
A printed version of these assignment guidelines as well as a video overview are available below.
NR518 Module 5 Critique of Population Health Intervention Assignment Guidelines and Rubric (Links to an external site.)
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes.
CO 2: Investigate initiatives and regulations to promote population health and their related ethical and legal considerations (PO 4, 5)
CO 4: Articulate advanced nursing practice roles and competencies to support population health (PO 3, 4)
Suggested Due Date
This assignment has a suggested due date of Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Module 5.
The final due date is Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Module 7.
Total Points Possible: 150 Points
Assignment Overview
Consider the population-focused interventions that are present within a selected community. Identify one specific population health intervention and investigate that intervention to determine accessibility, levels of prevention, and social determinants of health that are addressed. Identify one gap that is present and propose one recommendation to enhance population health outcomes.
In a 2–4 page paper, address the elements listed below. Include a minimum of 3 scholarly sources, current within 5 years, to support your work. See the rubric for specific, required content criteria within each section of the paper.
Provide an introduction to the paper.
Present a succinct synopsis of the population health intervention that was selected, and the specific population health risks and disparities that are addressed through that intervention.
Describe the accessibility, levels of prevention, and social determinants of health that are addressed through the identified strategy.
Consider one gap that is present and include one recommendation for change to enhance health outcomes.
Provide a conclusion to the paper.
Assignment Instructions
Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
Sources older than 5 years may not be used without the permission of the class instructor.
Title page, running head, pagination, subheadings, body of paper, citation of sources, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the APA Manual (6th edition).
No more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) may be used in this assignment.
First person may not be used in the assignment.
Please note: If you do not receive a proficient rating in any major content category, you can re-submit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a better grade. You have one additional opportunity to revise after the initial submission in order to make improvements. The initial submission must be a complete paper; rough drafts will not be graded. All revisions must be submitted no later than Sunday of Week 7 at 11:59 p.m. MT (You cannot revise your graduate-level writing style for a higher grade in that category.).
NR518 Population Health & Epidemiology in Nursing Practice
Module 7 Assignment
Health Policy Analysis
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to assess one current health policy pertaining to a health risk or disparity. Alignment of the health policy with national population health initiatives will be appraised. Students will develop one recommendation to reduce health risk or disparity and to promote health outcomes. Finally, opportunities to enhance population health through interprofessional collaborative practice will be examined.
A printed version of these assignment guidelines as well as a video overview are available below.
NR518 Module 7 Health Policy Analysis Assignment Guidelines and Rubric (Links to an external site.)
ePortfolio: This assignment will also be a part of your ePortfolio. Students are encouraged to follow the guidelines for creating the ePortfolio by clicking "ePortfolio" on the course home page.
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes.
CO 2: Investigate initiatives and regulations to promote population health and their related ethical and legal considerations (PO 4, 5)
CO 4: Articulate advanced nursing practice roles and competencies to support population health (PO 3, 4)
Suggested Due Date
This assignment has a due date of Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Module 7.
Total Points Possible: 200 Points
Assignment Overview
Select one health policy that addresses a population health risk or disparity. Policies to consider may be at the unit, organizational, community, local, or state level.
Determine the purpose and intended impact of the policy. Assess the congruence of the policy with current national population health goals and objectives (such as the Healthy People initiative, or another national initiative). Based upon your analysis, consider recommendations to further address the health risk or disparity, as well as interprofessional opportunities to enhance health outcomes.
In a 10–14 slide PowerPoint presentation, address the elements listed below. Include a minimum of four scholarly sources, current within 5 years, to support your work. See the rubric for specific, required content criteria within each section of the presentation.
Provide an introduction to the presentation.
Describe one health policy that relates to an identified health risk or disparity. Summarize the intended impact of the policy on the risk or disparity and discuss ethical implications regarding the policy.
Examine the policy within the context of a national population health initiative and determine the degree to which the policy is congruent with that national population health goal and/or objective. Explain your findings.
Propose one strategy to further address the health risk or disparity and discuss opportunities for interprofessional collaborative practice related to your recommendation.
Provide a conclusion to the presentation.
Assignment Instructions
Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create the presentation.
Each slide (excluding title and reference slides) must include detailed speaker notes.
The purpose of the speaker notes is to expand upon the idea and document facts and information about the bulleted information points on the slide.
Formal, scholarly writing style with complete sentence and paragraph structure should be used to create the speaker notes.
Scholarly literature support should be integrated within the speaker notes.
Speaker notes assure that all assignment expectations and key points are covered.
Within the speaker notes, the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the APA Manual (6th edition).
First person should not be used for this scholarly assignment.
Citation and referencing of sources must be congruent with guidelines noted in the APA Manual (6th edition).
Slides are professional in appearance with visually balanced text, font is appropriate for audience reading, bulleted points are succinct, and there is visually appealing contrast between the background and font utilized. Correct spelling and appropriate use of graphics/images are evident.
Sources older than 5 years may not be used without the permission of the class instructor.
Please note: If you do not receive a proficient rating in any major content category, you can resubmit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a better grade. You have one additional opportunity to revise after the initial submission in order to make improvements. The initial submission must be a complete paper; rough drafts will not be graded. All revisions must be submitted no later than Sunday of Week 7 at 11:59 p.m. MT (You cannot revise your graduate-level writing style for a higher grade in that category.).
