NRS427 Full Class All Weeks Discussions and Assignments
NRS427 Week 1 DQ 1 & DQ 2
dq 1
What is your idea of a
healthy community? Provide specific examples. What do healthy communities have
in common? How would you provide care for a community if your idea of a healthy
community does not match your community’s definition of a healthy community?
dq 2
Consider the different
communities to which you belong:
1.
1. What is the
geopolitical community in you live? Why is it geopolitical?
2.
2. What is a
phenomenological community to which you belong? Why is it a phenomenological
community?
3.
3. What would some
challenges and benefits be for community health nurses in providing care for
different communities? For similar communities? For the same community? What
are some possible solutions to the challenges?
GC NRS427 Week 2 Dq 1 & Dq 2
dq 1
What are social determinants of health? How do social determinants of health contribute to the development of illness? What is a communicable disease chain? Are there steps that a nurse can take to break a link within the communicable disease chain? Give a specific example.
What are social determinants of health? How do social determinants of health contribute to the development of illness? What is a communicable disease chain? Are there steps that a nurse can take to break a link within the communicable disease chain? Give a specific example.
Readings within your
text covering international/global health and the following websites will
assist you in answering these questions:
U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Global Health website: http://www.cdc.gov/cogh/index.htm
U.S. Department of
Health & Human Services (HHS) Global Health website:
http://www.globalhealth.gov/index.html
Families USA – Why
Global Health Matters—Here and Abroad website: http://www.familiesusa.org/
World Health Organization
(WHO) website: http://www.who.int
dq 2
Select a global health
issue impacting the international health community. Briefly describe the global
health issue and its impact on the larger health care system (i.e., continents,
regions, countries, states, and health departments). How can health care
delivery systems work collaboratively to address global health concerns?
Readings within your
text covering international/global health and the following websites will
assist you in answering these questions:
U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Global Health website:
http://www.cdc.gov/cogh/index.htm
U.S. Department of
Health & Human Services (HHS) Global Health website:
http://www.globalhealth.gov/index.html
Families USA – Why
Global Health Matters—Here and Abroad website: http://www.familiesusa.org/
World Health
Organization (WHO) website: http://www.who.int
GC NRS427 Week 3 Dq 1 & Dq 2
dq 1
What is the difference
between a group “at risk” for poor health and a group considered a “vulnerable”
population? Provide an example of a group at risk and a group considered a
vulnerable population.
1.
1. Explain why members
of these groups cannot advocate for themselves or why advocating for these
groups would be beneficial.
2.
2. What would you
advocate for?
dq 2
How can community
health nurses apply the strategies of cultural competence to their practice?
Provide at least one example from each of the following four strategies:
cultural preservation, cultural accommodation, cultural repatterning, and
cultural brokering. What is a possible barrier to applying the strategy/example
chosen? Use an example that is different than the postings of other students.
GC NRS427 Week 4 Dq 1 & Dq 2
dq 1
What is your
evaluation of the effectiveness of the U.S. health care system in the context
of delivery, finance, management, and/or sustainability? What are the issues
that prompted a need for health care reform? Support your answer with a
credible data reference. Do not use a reference already used by another
student.
dq 2
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 online resources:
Key Features of the
Affordable Care Act: http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/facts/timeline/index.html
Health Care
Transformation: the Affordable Care Act and More:
http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/Policy-Advocacy/HealthSystemReform/AffordableCareAct.pdf
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?
GC NRS427 Week 5 Dq 1 & Dq 2
dq 1
Throughout this
course, you have viewed 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 a previous student.
Under which phase of
the disaster do the three proposed interventions fall? Explain why you chose
that phase.
With what people or
agencies would you work in facilitating the proposed interventions and why?
Link to the “Diary of
Medical Mission Trip” videos:
http://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/courseMaterialPages/nrs427v_nrs427v.php
dq 2
What spiritual issues
surrounding a disaster can arise for individuals, communities, and health care
providers? Explain your answer in the context of a natural or manmade disaster.
How can a community health nurse assist in the spiritual care of the
individual, community, self, and colleagues?
GC NRS427 week 2 Benchmark Assignment Epidemiology Paper
Details:
This is a benchmark
assignment.
In a written paper of
1,200-1,500 words, apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a
communicable disease.
Communicable Disease Selection
Choose one
communicable disease from the following list:
1.
1. Chickenpox
2.
2. Tuberculosis
3.
3. Influenza
4.
4. Mononucleosis
5.
5. Hepatitis B
6.
6. HIV
Epidemiology Paper Requirements
Include the following
in your assignment:
1.
1. Description of the
communicable disease (causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications,
treatment) and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence,
and prevalence).
2.
2. Describe the
determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the
development of this disease.
3.
3. 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. (The textbook describes each element of the epidemiologic
triangle).
4.
4. Explain the role of
the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collecting, data
analysis, and follow-up).
5.
5. Identify at least
one national agency or organization that addresses the communicable disease
chosen and describe how the organization(s) contributes to resolving or
reducing the impact of disease.
A minimum of three
references is required.
Refer to “Communicable
Disease Chain” and “Chain of Infection” for assistance completing this
assignment.
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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the
Student Success Center.
GC NRS427 week 4 CLC – Community Assessment and Analysis
Presentation
Details:
This is a
Collaborative Learning Community assignment.
The instructor will
assign you to a CLC group.
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. It is important that the community selected be one in which a CLC
group member currently resides. Students residing in the chosen community
should be assigned to perform the physical assessment of the community.
1.
1. Perform a direct
assessment of a community of interest using the “Functional Health Patterns
Community Assessment Guide.”
2.
2. 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. Complete the “Provider Interview
Acknowledgement Form” and submit with the group presentation.
Develop one set of
interview questions to gather information about the role of the provider in the
community and the health issues faced by the chosen community.
Compile key findings
from the interview, including the interview questions used, and submit with the
group presentation.
PowerPoint Presentation
Within your group,
create a PowerPoint presentation of 15-20 slides (slide count does not include
title and reference slide) describing the chosen community interest.
Include the following
in your presentation:
1.
1. Description of
community and community boundaries: the people and the geographic,
geopolitical, financial, ethnic, and phenomenological features of the community
as well as types of social interactions, common goals and interests, barriers,
and challenges.
2.
2. Summary of
community assessment.
3.
3. Summary of
interview with community health/public health provider.
4.
4. A conclusion
summarizing your key findings and a discussion of your impressions of the
general health of the community.
In addition to
submitting this assignment in the LoudCloud dropbox, email a copy of your
submission to RNBSNclientcare@gcu.edu.
APA format is required
for essays only. Solid academic writing is always expected. For all assignment
delivery options, 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 Turnitin.
When submitting this
assignment, include the interview questions, the interview findings, completed
“Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form,” and the community assessment PPT
presentation.
GC NRS427 week 5 Community Teaching Plan: Community Teaching
Work Plan Proposal
Details:
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. Applying what you have learned thus far, develop a
community teaching proposal designed to address the needs of yourcommunity.
Select one of the
following as the focus for the teaching plan:
1.
1. Primary
Prevention/Health Promotion
2.
2. Secondary
Prevention/Screenings for a Vulnerable Population
3.
3.
Bioterrorism/Disaster
4.
4. Environmental
Issues
Complete the
“Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal.” This will help you organize your plan
and create an outline for the written assignment.
1.
1. After completing
the teaching proposal, review the teaching plan with a community health and
public health provider in your local community.
2.
2. Request feedback
(strengths and opportunities for improvement) from the provider.
3.
3. Complete the
“Community Teaching Experience” form.
In addition to
submitting this assignment in the LoudCloud dropbox, email a copy of your
submission to RNBSNclientcare@gcu.edu.
APA format is required
for essays only. Solid academic writing is always expected. For all assignment
delivery options, 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 Turnitin.
GC NRS427 week 5 Community Teaching Plan: Community Presentation
Details:
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. Based on the feedback offered by the provider, identify
the best approach for teaching. Prepare a presentation to accompany the
teaching plan and present the information to your community. Select one of the
following options for delivery of the presentation:
1.
1. PowerPoint
presentation – no more than 30 minutes
2.
2. Pamphlet
presentation – 1 to 2 pages
3.
3. Poster presentation
Appropriate community
settings include:
·
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
In addition to
submitting this assignment in the LoudCloud dropbox, email a copy of your
submission to RNBSNclientcare@gcu.edu.
Before presenting
information to the community, seek approval from an agency administrator or
representative.
Upon receiving
approval from the agency, include the “Community Teaching Experience Form” as
part of your assignment submission.
APA format is required
for essays only. Solid academic writing is always expected. For all assignment
delivery options, 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.
You are not required
to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
GC NRS427 week 5 Community Teaching Plan: Teaching Experience
Paper
Details:
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:
1.
1. Summary of teaching
plan
2.
2. Epidemiological
rationale for topic
3.
3. Evaluation of
teaching experience
4.
4. Community response
to teaching
5.
5. Areas of strengths
and areas of improvement
In addition to
submitting this assignment in the LoudCloud dropbox, email a copy of your
submission to RNBSNclientcare@gcu.edu.
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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the
Student Success Center.
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