Start Date & Time
Jan 9, 2023, 12:00 AM
Due Date & Time
Jan 13, 2023, 11:59 PM
Status
Active
Assessment Description
Discuss how geopolitical and phenomenological place influence the context of a population or community assessment and intervention. Describe how the nursing process is utilized to assist in identifying health issues (local or global in nature) and in creating an appropriate intervention, including screenings, referrals, resources and spiritual support for the community or population. Describe how community resources can aid in the implementation process of an intervention. How could the Christian worldview influence one's perspective of human value and dignity in an intervention?
Benchmark - Policy Brief
Start Date & Time
Jan 9, 2023, 12:00 AM
Due Date & Time
Jan 15, 2023, 11:59 PM
Status
Active
Rubric
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Assessment Traits
Benchmark
Requires Lopeswrite
Assessment Description
The purpose of this assignment is to discuss the impact of an environmental public health issue and make recommendations for policy change.
Research public health issues located on the American Public Health Association (APHA) website, found in the topic Resources. Select 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.
Based on the public health issue selected, in 750-1,000 words address the following:
Describe the public 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 issue supported by resources.
Discuss how the public health issue is addressed by the current policies.
Include what changes you would propose to the existing policies. Describe what steps are required to initiate policy change.
Identify the necessary stakeholders required to initiate policy change (government officials, administrator) and explain the importance of their role, such as budgeting or funding.
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.
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. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Course Resources if you need assistance
Topic 2 DQ 1
Start Date & Time
Jan 16, 2023, 12:00 AM
Due Date & Time
Jan 18, 2023, 11:59 PM
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
What are social determinants of health? Explain how social determinants of health contribute to the development of disease. Describe the fundamental idea that the communicable disease chain model is designed to represent. Evaluate the steps a nurse can take to break the link within the communicable disease chain.
Resources within your text covering international/global health, and the websites in the topic Resources, will assist you in answering this discussion question.
Topic 2 DQ 2
Start Date & Time
Jan 16, 2023, 12:00 AM
Due Date & Time
Jan 20, 2023, 11:59 PM
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
Select a global health issue affecting the international health community. Briefly describe the global health issue and its impact on the larger public health care systems (i.e., continents, regions, countries, states, and health departments). Discuss how health care delivery systems work collaboratively to address global health concerns and some of the stakeholders that work on these issues.
Resources within your text covering international/global health, and the websites in the topic Resources, will assist you in answering this discussion question.
Epidemiology Paper
Start Date & Time
Jan 16, 2023, 12:00 AM
Due Date & Time
Jan 22, 2023, 11:59 PM
Status
Upcoming
Rubric
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Assessment Traits
Requires Lopeswrite
Assessment Description
The purpose of this assignment is to discuss concepts of epidemiology and apply nursing theories and research to a communicable disease. Refer to "Communicable Disease Chain," "Chain of Infection," and the CDC websites, all located in the topic Resources, for assistance when completing this assignment.
Choose a communicable disease topic from the resources mentioned above or you may select one from the list below:
Chickenpox
Tuberculosis
Influenza
Mononucleosis
Hepatitis B
HIV
Ebola
Measles
Polio
E. coli
Salmonella
Listeria
Hepatitis A
SARS-CoV-2
Monkeypox
Dengue
Botulism
Norovirus
Write a paper (1,000-1,500 words) in which you apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing to research a communicable disease. Refer to "Communicable Disease Chain," "Chain of Infection," and the CDC websites, located in the topic Resources, for assistance when completing this assignment.
Describe the chosen communicable disease, including causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment, and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence).
Explain why this is a reportable disease. Provide details about reporting criteria.
Describe the social determinants of health and how those factors contribute to the development of the chosen communicable 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.
Identify any special considerations or notifications for the epidemiologic triangle (community, schools, or general population).
Explain the importance of demographic data to community health.
Describe the role of the community health nurse in primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention through tasks such as case finding, reporting, data collection, analysis, and follow-up. Provide an example of how Christian worldview can be integrated by a community health nurse when working with a population impacted by the communicable disease selected.
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 (i.e., professional health organizations like CDC, WHO, OSHA, DHS) is required.
Topic 3 DQ 1
Start Date & Time
Jan 23, 2023, 12:00 AM
Due Date & Time
Jan 25, 2023, 11:59 PM
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
Compare vulnerable populations. Describe an example of one of these groups in the United States or from another country. Explain why the population is designated as "vulnerable." Include the number of individuals belonging to this group and the specific challenges or issues involved. Discuss why these populations are unable to advocate for themselves, the ethical issues that must be considered when working with these groups, and how nursing advocacy would be beneficial.
Topic 3 DQ 2
Start Date & Time
Jan 23, 2023, 12:00 AM
Due Date & Time
Jan 27, 2023, 11:59 PM
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
How does the community health nurse recognize bias, stereotypes, and implicit bias within the community? How should the nurse address these concepts to ensure health promotion activities are culturally competent? Propose strategies that you can employ to reduce cultural dissonance and bias to deliver culturally competent care. Include an evidence-based article that address the cultural issue. Cite and reference the article in APA format.
Benchmark - Community Teaching Plan
Start Date & Time
Jan 23, 2023, 12:00 AM
Due Date & Time
Jan 29, 2023, 11:59 PM
Status
Upcoming
Rubric
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Assessment Traits
Benchmark
Requires Lopeswrite
Assessment Description
The purpose of this assignment is to plan and develop an outline for your community teaching plan and gain feedback from a community health representative in your local community. The teaching plan developed in this assignment will be used to develop your Community Teaching Presentation due in Topic 5. Complete the following:
Identify the demographic that you would like to give your presentation to and then select a community site where that demographic can be found.
Complete the "Community Teaching Acknowledgement Form," found in your topic Resources. This form requires a handwritten signature from the appropriate representative selected, allowing permission for you to teach your selected topic at that site.
Complete the "Community Teaching" template resource, found in your topic Resources. This form will help you organize your teaching plan and create an outline for the written assignment due in Topic 5.
Review the plan with the representative that signed the "Community Teaching Acknowledgment Form" and request feedback (strengths and opportunities for improvement). The feedback received will be used to refine the teaching plan in Topic 5.
Please note: For this assignment you will submit two attachments: the "Community Teaching Acknowledgement Form" and the "Community Teaching Plan" proposal. Be sure to review "Submitting Assignments," found in the topic Resources, for tips on submitting multiple files in one dropbox.
The "Community Teaching Experience Approval" form is a clinical document that is necessary to meet clinical requirements for this course. Therefore, the acknowledgement form should be submitted with the provider's hand-written signature. A typed, electronic signature will not be accepted.
You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
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. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Course Resources if you need assistance.
Topic 4 DQ 1
Start Date & Time
Jan 30, 2023, 12:00 AM
Due Date & Time
Feb 1, 2023, 11:59 PM
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
Research the delivery, finance, management, and sustainability methods of the U.S. health care system. Evaluate the effectiveness of one or more of these areas on quality patient care and health outcomes. Propose a potential health care reform solution to improve effectiveness in the area you evaluated and predict the expected effect. Describe the effect of health care reform on the U.S. health care system and its respective stakeholders. Support your post with a peer-reviewed journal article.
Topic 4 DQ 2
Start Date & Time
Jan 30, 2023, 12:00 AM
Due Date & Time
Feb 3, 2023, 11:59 PM
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
The Affordable Care Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama in March 2010. Many of the provisions of the law directly affect health care providers. Review the following topic Resources:
"About the Affordable Care Act"
"Health Care Transformation: The Affordable Care Act and More"
What are the most important elements of the Affordable Care Act in relation to community and public health? What is the role of the nurse in implementing this law?
Topic 5 DQ 1
Start Date & Time
Feb 6, 2023, 12:00 AM
Due Date & Time
Feb 8, 2023, 11:59 PM
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
What spiritual considerations surrounding a disaster can arise for individuals, communities, and health care providers? Explain your answer in the context of a natural or human caused disaster. How can a community health nurse apply the Christian worldview to the care of the individual, community, self, and colleagues during disaster management?
Topic 5 DQ 2
Start Date & Time
Feb 6, 2023, 12:00 AM
Due Date & Time
Feb 10, 2023, 11:59 PM
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
Watch the "Diary of Medical Mission Trip" videos dealing with the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti in 2010. Reflect on this natural disaster by answering the following questions:
Propose one example of a nursing intervention related to the disaster from each of the following levels: primary prevention, secondary prevention, and tertiary prevention. Provide innovative examples that have not been discussed by previous students.
Under which phase of the disaster do the three proposed interventions fall? Explain why you chose that phase.
What people or agencies would you work with in facilitating the proposed interventions and why?
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