GC NRS427 All Assignments Latest 2016 December

GC NRS427 Week 2 Benchmark Assignment Latest 2016 DecemberDetails: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….municable Disease SelectionChoose one communicable disease from the following list:ChickenpoxTuberculosisInfluenzaMononucleosisHepatitis BHIVEpidemiology Paper RequirementsInclude the following in your assignment:Description of the communicable disease (causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment) and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence).Describe the 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. (The textbook describes each element of the epidemiologic triangle).Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collecting, data analysis, and follow-up).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 Assignment Latest 2016 DecemberDetails:This is a Collaborative Learning Community assignment.The instructor will assign you to a CLC group.This assignment consists of both an interview and a PowerPoint (PPT) presentation.Assessment/InterviewSelect 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.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 GuidelinesInterviews 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….pile key findings from the interview, including the interview questions used, and submit with the group presentation.PowerPoint PresentationWithin 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: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.Summary of community assessment.Summary of interview with community health/public health provider.A conclusion summarizing your key findings and a discussion of your impressions of the general health of the community.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.Functional Health Patterns Community Assessment GuideFunctional Health Pattern (FHP) Template Directions:This FHP template is to be used for organizing community assessment data in preparation for completion of your collaborative learning community (CLC) assignment. Address every bulleted statement in each section with data or rationale for deferral. You may also add additional bullet points if applicable to your community.Value/Belief Pattern· Predominant ethnic and cultural groups along with beliefs related to health.· Predominant spiritual beliefs in the community that may influence health.· Availability of spiritual resources within or near the community (churches/chapels, synagogues, chaplains, Bible studies, sacraments, self-help groups, support groups, etc.).· Do the community members value health promotion measures? What is the evidence that they do or do not (e.g., involvement in education, fundraising events, etc.)?· What does the community value? How is this evident?· On what do the community members spend their money? Are funds adequate?Health Perception/Management· Predominant health problems: Compare at least one health problem to a credible statistic (CDC, county, or state).· Immunization rates (age appropriate).· Appropriate death rates and causes, if applicable.· Prevention programs (dental, fire, fitness, safety, etc.): Does the community think these are sufficient?· Available health professionals, health resources within the community, and usage.· Common referrals to outside agencies.Nutrition/Metabolic· Indicators of nutrient deficiencies.· Obesity rates or percentages: Compare to CDC statistics.· Affordability of food/available discounts or food programs and usage (e.g., WIC, food boxes, soup kitchens, meals-on-wheels, food stamps, senior discounts, employee discounts, etc.).· Availability of water (e.g., number and quality of drinking fountains).· Fast food and junk food accessibility (vending machines).· Evidence of healthy food consumption or unhealthy food consumption (trash, long lines, observations, etc.).· Provisions for special diets, if applicable.· For schools (in addition to above):o Nutritional content of food in cafeteria and vending machines: Compare to ARS 15-242/The Arizona Nutrition Standards (or other state standards based on residence)o Amount of free or reduced lunchElimination (Environmental Health Concerns)· Common air contaminants’ impact on the community.· Noise.· Waste disposal.· Pest control: Is the community notified of pesticides usage?· Hygiene practices (laundry services, hand washing, etc.).· Bathrooms: Number of bathrooms; inspect for cleanliness, supplies, if possible.· Universal precaution practices of health providers, teachers, members (if applicable).· Temperature controls (e.g., within buildings, outside shade structures).· Safety (committee, security guards, crossing guards, badges, locked campuses).Activity/Exercise· Community fitness programs (gym discounts, P.E., recess, sports, access to YMCA, etc.).· Recreational facilities and usage (gym, playgrounds, bike paths, hiking trails, courts, pools, etc.).· Safety programs (rules and regulations, safety training, incentives, athletic trainers, etc.).· Injury statistics or most common injuries.· Evidence of sedentary leisure activities (amount of time watching TV, videos, and computer).· Means of transportation.Sleep/Rest· Sleep routines/hours of your community: Compare with sleep hour standards (from National Institutes of Health [NIH]).· Indicators of general “restedness” and energy levels.· Factors affecting sleep:o Shift work prevalence of community memberso Environment (noise, lights, crowding, etc.)o Consumption of caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and drugso Homework/Extracurricular activitieso Health issuesCognitive/Perceptual· Primary language: Is this a communication barrier?· Educational levels: For geopolitical communities, use .census.gov/”>http://www.census.gov and compare the city in which your community belongs with the national statistics.· Opportunities/Programs:o Educational offerings (in-services, continuing education, GED, etc.)o Educational mandates (yearly in-services, continuing education, English learners, etc.)o Special education programs (e.g., learning disabled, emotionally disabled, physically disabled, and gifted)· Library or computer/Internet resources and usage.· Funding resources (tuition reimbursement, scholarships, etc.).Self-Perception/Self-Concept· Age levels.· Programs and activities related to community building (strengthening the community).· Community history.· Pride indicators: Self-esteem or caring behaviors.· Published description (pamphlets, Web sites, etc.).Role/Relationship· Interaction of community members (e.g., friendliness, openness, bullying, prejudices, etc.).· Vulnerable populations:o Why are they vulnerable?o How does this impact health?· Power groups (church council, student council, administration, PTA, and gangs):o How do they hold power?o Positive or negative influence on community?· Harassment policies/discrimination policies.· Relationship with broader community:o Policeo Fire/EMS (response time)o Other (food drives, blood drives, missions, etc.)Sexuality/Reproductive· Relationships and behavior among community members.· Educational offerings/programs (e.g., growth and development, STD/AIDS education, contraception, abstinence, etc.).· Access to birth control.· Birth rates, abortions, and miscarriages (if applicable).· Access to maternal child health programs and services (crisis pregnancy center, support groups, prenatal care, maternity leave, etc.).Coping/Stress· Delinquency/violence issues.· Crime issues/indicators.· Poverty issues/indicators.· CPS or APS abuse referrals: Compare with previous years.· Drug abuse rates, alcohol use, and abuse: Compare with previous years.· Stressors.· Stress management resources (e.g., hotlines, support groups, etc.).· Prevalent mental health issues/concerns:o How does the community deal with mental health issueso Mental health professionals within community and usage· Disaster planning:o Past disasterso Drills (what, how often)o Planning committee (members, roles)o Policieso Crisis intervention planProvider Interview Acknowledgement FormStudent Name: __________________Section & Faculty Name:_________________________________Date of Interview: ________________Provider InformationProvider Name :LastFirstM.I.Credentials:Title:(i.e. MS, RN, etc.)Organization:Phone Number:E-mail Address:Interview AcknowledgementI _______________________acknowledge that I was interviewed by _____________________on the(Provider Name) (Student Name)date listed above.The organization / agency does not endorse the university or the student however, the student learning experience is considered appropriate for educational purposes.______________________________ _________________Provider Signature Date SignedNOTE:Acknowledgement form is to be returned to the student for electronic submission to the faculty member.GC NRS427 Week 5 Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal Assignment Latest 2016 DecemberDetails:Note: This is an individual assignment. Applying what you have learned thus far, develop a community teaching proposal designed to address the needs of your community.Select one of the following as the focus for the teaching plan:Primary Prevention/Health PromotionSecondary Prevention/Screenings for a Vulnerable PopulationBioterrorism/DisasterEnvironmental IssuesComplete the “Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal.” This will help you organize your plan and create an outline for the written assignment.After completing the teaching proposal, review the teaching plan with a community health and public health provider in your local community.Request feedback (strengths and opportunities for improvement) from the provider….plete the “Community Teaching Experience” form.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….munity Teaching Work Plan ProposalDirections: Develop an educational series proposal for your community using one of the following four topics:1) Bioterrorism/Disaster2) Environmental Issues3) Primary Prevention/Health Promotion4) Secondary Prevention/Screenings for a Vulnerable PopulationPlanning Before Teaching:Name and Credentials of Teacher:Estimated Time Teaching Will Last:Location of Teaching:Supplies, Material, Equipment Needed:Estimated Cost:Community and Target Aggregate:Topic:Epidemiological Rationale for Topic (statistics related to topic):Nursing Diagnosis:Readiness for Learning: Identify the factors that would indicate the readiness to learn for the target aggregate. Include emotional and experiential readiness to learn.Learning Theory to Be Utilized:Explain how the theory will be applied.Goal: Healthy People 2020 (HP2020) objective(s) utilized as the goal for the teaching. Include the appropriate objective number and rationale for using the selected HP2020 objective (use at least one objective from one of the 24 focus areas). If an HP2020 objective does not support your teaching, explain how your teaching applies to one of the two overarching HP2020 goals.How Does This HP2020 Objective Relate to Alma Ata’s Health for All Global Initiatives (See page 116 in the textbook)?Develop Behavioral Objectives (Including Domains), Content, and Strategies/Methods:Behavioral Objective and DomainExample – Third-grade students will name one healthy food choice in each of the five food groups by the end of the presentation. (Cognitive Domain)Content (be specific)Example – The Food Pyramid has five food groups which are….Healthy foods from each group are….Unhealthy foods containing a lot of sugar or fat are….Strategies/Methods(label and describe)Example – Interactive poster presentation of the Food Pyramid. After an explanation of the poster and each food category, allow students to place pictures of foods on the correct spot on the pyramid. Also, have the class analyze what a child had for lunch by putting names of foods on the poster and discussing what food group still needs to be eaten throughout day.1.1.1.2.2.2.3.3.3.4.4.4.Creativity: How was creativity applied in the teaching methods/strategies?Planned Evaluation of Objectives (Outcome Evaluation): Describe what you will measure for each objective and how.1)2)3)4)Planned Evaluation of Goal: Describe how and when you could evaluate the overall effectiveness of your teaching plan.Planned Evaluation of Lesson and Teacher (Process Evaluation):Barriers: What are potential barriers that may arise during teaching and how will those be handled?Communication: How will you begin your presentation (hook them in)? How will you end your presentation (go out with a bang)? What nonverbal communication techniques will you employ?GC NRS427 Week 5 Teaching Experience Paper Assignment Latest 2016 DecemberDetails: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 planEpidemiological rationale for topicEvaluation of teaching experienceCommunity response to teachingAreas of strengths and areas of improvementPrepare 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 5 Community Presentation Assignment Latest 2016 DecemberDetails: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:PowerPoint presentation – no more than 30 minutesPamphlet presentation – 1 to 2 pagesPoster presentationAppropriate community settings include:Public health clinicCommunity health centerLong-term care facilityTransitional care facilityHome health centerUniversity/School health centerChurch communityAdult/Child care centerBefore 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.