NR518 Population Health & Epidemiology in Nursing Practice
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
Apply foundational concepts, models, and evidence-based approaches to facilitate nursing care of diverse populations (POs 1, 2, 5)
Use epidemiological principles to determine population health risk and disparity (PO 5)
Module Outcomes
Apply population health principles, theories, and frameworks to advanced nursing practice roles. (CO 1)
Explore the concept of population health and its implications for advanced nursing practice. (CO 1)
Assess the determinants of health that impact individuals and populations. (CO 3, 6)
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
Apply foundational concepts, models, and evidence-based approaches to facilitate nursing care of diverse populations (POs 1, 2, 5)
Use epidemiological principles to determine population health risk and disparity (PO 5)
Module Outcomes
Apply population health principles, theories, and frameworks to advanced nursing practice roles. (CO 1)
Explore the concept of population health and its implications for advanced nursing practice. (CO 1)
Assess the determinants of health that impact individuals and populations. (CO 3, 6)
NR518 Population Health & Epidemiology in Nursing Practice
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 2: Investigate initiatives and regulations to promote population health and their related ethical and legal considerations (POs 4, 5)
CO 3: Use epidemiological principles to determine population health risk and disparity (PO 5)
Module Objectives
Discuss advanced nursing practice roles to address primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention. (COs 2, 3)
Apply epidemiological principles to assessment of population health. (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 2: Investigate initiatives and regulations to promote population health and their related ethical and legal considerations (POs 4, 5)
CO 3: Use epidemiological principles to determine population health risk and disparity (PO 5)
Module Objectives
Discuss advanced nursing practice roles to address primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention. (COs 2, 3)
Apply epidemiological principles to assessment of population health. (CO 3)
NR518 Population Health & Epidemiology in Nursing Practice
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: 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)
Module Objectives
Explore strategies to conduct a holistic assessment of population health. (CO 1)
Analyze assessment findings to determine health-related risks, needs, and resources for a selected population. (CO 1, 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: 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)
Module Objectives
Explore strategies to conduct a holistic assessment of population health. (CO 1)Analyze assessment findings to determine health-related risks, needs, and resources for a selected population. (CO 1, 3)
NR518 Population Health & Epidemiology in Nursing Practice
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 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)
Module Objectives
Appraise a vulnerable population to determine relative health risks and disparities, and the factors influencing these issues. (CO 3)
Examine health-related disparities as indicators of accessible, available, and affordable quality health care. (CO 3)
Analyze health indicators to determine correlation between health risks and national initiatives to address vulnerability. (CO 3, 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 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)
Module Objectives
Appraise a vulnerable population to determine relative health risks and disparities, and the factors influencing these issues. (CO 3)
Examine health-related disparities as indicators of accessible, available, and affordable quality health care. (CO 3)
Analyze health indicators to determine correlation between health risks and national initiatives to address vulnerability. (CO 3, 4)
NR518 Population Health & Epidemiology in Nursing Practice
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 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)
Module Objectives
Analyze population-focused roles and interventions which address primary-, secondary- and tertiary- levels of prevention. (CO 2, 6)
Determine the competencies necessary to plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based, population-focused interventions for health promotion and disease prevention. (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.
Course 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)
Module Objectives
Analyze population-focused roles and interventions which address primary-, secondary- and tertiary- levels of prevention. (CO 2, 6)
Determine the competencies necessary to plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based, population-focused interventions for health promotion and disease prevention. (CO 4)
NR518 Population Health & Epidemiology in Nursing Practice
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 4: Articulate advanced nursing practice roles and competencies to support population health (PO 3, 4)
Module Objectives
Explore environmental variables which impact the health of populations. (CO 4)
Discuss the importance of interprofessional collaborative practice to promote environmental health. (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.
Course Outcomes
CO 4: Articulate advanced nursing practice roles and competencies to support population health (PO 3, 4)
Module Objectives
Explore environmental variables which impact the health of populations. (CO 4)
Discuss the importance of interprofessional collaborative practice to promote environmental health. (CO 4)
NR518 Population Health & Epidemiology in Nursing Practice
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 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)
Module Objectives
Examine health policies and variables that shape population health. (CO 2, 5)
Recognize the role of interprofessional collaboration and systems- level leadership to promote population health. (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.
Course 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)
Module Objectives
Examine health policies and variables that shape population health. (CO 2, 5)
Recognize the role of interprofessional collaboration and systems- level leadership to promote population health. (CO 4)
NR518 Population Health & Epidemiology in Nursing Practice
Module 1 Discussion
Collaboration Café
Assess the social determinants of health in your community and respond to the following.
Provide a succinct summary of your findings.
What are the population health risks, gaps, or disparities that are evident, and how might they impact health?
What are the implications for advanced nursing practice?
As you respond to one peer in the Collaboration Café, consider how your findings are similar and different from those of your classmates.
NR518 Population Health & Epidemiology in Nursing Practice
Module 2 Discussion
Investigate epidemiological data to learn about the leading causes of morbidity and mortality within your region, and respond to the following.
Select one of the leading causes of morbidity or mortality, and explain how one model can be applied to better understand the epidemiology of the selected disease (e.g., web of causation model or epidemiological triangle model).
Describe examples of primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention that are used to address the selected disease.
As you respond to one peer in the Collaboration Café, consider how your findings are similar and different. What variables might influence those similarities and differences?
NR518 Population Health & Epidemiology in Nursing Practice
Module 6 Discussion
Review the phases of the disaster management process and the disaster nursing competencies, and respond to the following.
Briefly describe one disaster case scenario and explain the impact on environmental and population health in the community or region affected.
How might the MSN-prepared nurse be involved during the disaster management process?
What are two priority competencies for the MSN-prepared nurse in this situation? Explain the impact of those competencies on the disaster management process.
NR518 Population Health & Epidemiology in Nursing Practice
Module 8 Discussion
Select one app, software system, or other use of technology that promotes population health, and respond to the following.
Describe the selected app, software, or technology that you selected and explain the levels of prevention that are addressed through the system.
To what extent does the app, software, or technology consider variation in individuals' levels of health literacy? What measures are in to address ethical considerations?
How might this app, software, or technology be used to assess, plan for, implement, or evaluate population health strategies?
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.)
*PLEASE NOTE: According to the current edition of the APA manual, a running head is no longer an APA requirement. Please disregard the reference a running head requirement in the below video and transcript.
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)
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, pagination, subheadings, body of paper, citation of sources, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the most current 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 most current edition of the APA Manual.
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 1
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.)
*PLEASE NOTE: According to the current edition of the APA manual, a running head is no longer an APA requirement. Please disregard the reference a running head requirement in the below video and transcript.
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)
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 2
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.)
*PLEASE NOTE: According to the current edition of the APA manual, a running head is no longer an APA requirement. Please disregard the reference a running head requirement in the below video and transcript.
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)
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, pagination, subheadings, body of paper, citation of sources, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the most current 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 most current edition of the APA Manual.
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.)
*PLEASE NOTE: According to the current edition of the APA manual, a running head is no longer an APA requirement. Please disregard the reference a running head requirement in the below video and transcript.
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)
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, pagination, subheadings, body of paper, citation of sources, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the most current 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 most current edition of the APA Manual.
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.
*PLEASE NOTE: According to the current edition of the APA manual, a running head is no longer an APA requirement. Please disregard the reference a running head requirement in the below video and transcript.
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)
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 most current edition of the APA Manual.
First person should not be used for this scholarly assignment.
Citation and referencing of sources must be congruent with guidelines noted in the most current edition of the APA Manual.
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.).
