Community Teaching Plan: Teaching Experience

Community Teaching Plan: Teaching Experience

Nurses play a valuable role in restoring people’s health. Interacting with people and identifying community health problems characterize routine work for community health nurses. In response, community health nurses should help people live healthily through health education, connecting people to resources, and diagnosing and treating diseases, among other interventions. Community teaching provides a unique opportunity for nurses to create an informed populace. It helps people understand their health problems better, ask questions about their health statuses and risks, and collaborate with health care professionals to adopt appropriate interventions. The purpose of this paper is to describe my teaching experience with teenagers vulnerable to internet addiction.

Summary of the Teaching Plan

The primary purpose of teaching is to impart knowledge. It usually responds to a health care challenge that can be addressed by fixing a knowledge gap. The teaching focused on teenagers at risk of internet addiction due to increased use of smartphones and access to the internet. Besides chronic diseases, mental disorders, addiction, and substance abuse are typical in Broward County (Cleveland Clinic, 2019). As a result, the community teaching concentrated on an issue hampering the overall County’s health and requiring an immediate, practical response. It was conducted at the community health center’s programs hall.

Nurses should have specific, measurable, and attainable objectives when teaching people. The main objective was to enable the participants to identify the risks associated with internet addiction or uncontrolled smartphone usage. The central focus was lifestyle diseases, whose main cause is sedentary living associated with physical inactivity among internet addicts (Woessner et al., 2021). The other objective was to enhance the participants’ knowledge regarding the types of addictions associated with uncontrolled internet exposure/smartphone use. Learning areas included cybersex addiction, compulsive information-seeking and online gaming addiction. The third goal was to ensure that the participants were adequately informed about the interventions necessary to cope with addiction and available resources.

To achieve the desired objectives, the teaching session included five broad areas. The first area involved defining internet addiction as the compulsive need to spend a lot of time on the internet or using smartphones. The second area was the signs of addiction. This section was included since most young people are unaware of addiction signs and when to seek help. The third area was the types of internet addiction to enable participants to understand the risk factors. The fourth area was the effects from a health dimension, primarily lifestyle diseases and mental disorders. The fifth section was on the interventions necessary to promote positive behavior change to avoid internet addiction.

Health care professionals also utilize different learning theories in activities involving knowledge enhancement. The most appropriate theories for health education are behavior change theories. As a result, I was guided by the transtheoretical model of change principles. According to the transtheoretical model, behavior change occurs through five stages: pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance (Hercelinskyj & Alexander, 2019). Before the learning commences, the participants were viewed to be in the pre-contemplation stage due to unawareness or low awareness of the problem. After the learning exercise, the teenagers were expected to move to the contemplation stage, where people are aware of a problem and committed to taking action. Preparation combines intention and behavioral criteria, such as creating internet use guides. Action means modifying one’s behavior. In this group, avoiding increased internet usage and gaming during sleeping hours is a suitable example. It is a phase that requires considerable time and energy commitment. Maintenance involves preventing relapse, which can be achieved through therapy or joining support groups.

Activities varied to ensure that participants enjoyed the session and participated actively. The first activity included focus group discussions on how to avoid addiction. It was important to know whether this vulnerable group uses any strategy to stay offline. The second activity was demonstrating the most effective strategies from standard practice and research. It was a mini-lecture conducted simultaneously with a presentation. The third activity was to guide the group to download, install, and run the Freedom app. It is among the apps used to block distractions, particularly social media. There was also a question-answer session to clarify unclear areas and assess knowledge acquisition.

Epidemiological Rationale for Topic

Global statistics demonstrate internet addiction as a growing problem, increasing young people’s risk of obesity and other lifestyle diseases. Frequent internet usage increases the risk of being overweight or obese by 47% (Graber, 2019; Aghasi et al., 2020). Young people are at a higher risk of internet addiction than older populations. From 2000 to 2020, the risk of addiction had increased from 1.5% to 6% (Citlik-Saritas et al., 2020). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the prevalence of obesity among teens (12-19) years is 21.2% (CDC, 2021). With internet usage expected to increase over time, the risk of lifestyle diseases among teens is expected to increase progressively.

Any rise in the proportion of people with mental disorders or chronic diseases increases health costs proportionately. Currently, obesity management costs up to $260 billion annually in the United States (Cawley et al., 2021). Besides the rising health costs, chronic diseases are associated with increased hospital visits. They increase health care professionals’ workload and reduce the overall productivity of the community. Since young people are at a very productive age, preventing them from such risks should be a priority for the government, community stakeholders, and health care professionals.

Evaluation of the Teaching Experience

The most effective way to evaluate an education session is from the teacher and learner dimensions. From the teacher’s point of view, the teaching experience offered me an exciting opportunity to interact with a vulnerable group in the community. It also allowed me to share knowledge and skills regarding disease prevention and management. Above all, it allowed me to explore a prevalent health problem risking the overall health of people in Broward County. The proposed interventions will be pivotal in preventing internet addiction, reducing the rate of lifestyle diseases, and ensuring that young people’s overall health stays at optimal levels.

The teaching experience was also successful from a learner’s point of view. Across communities and societies, the quality of people’s health depends on their knowledge. For the same reason, education is a leading social determinant of health. An educated populace makes informed decisions regarding preventive health measures, healthy living, and using community resources for health promotion. The participants gained valuable knowledge regarding signs, effects, and interventions for internet addiction/uncontrolled smartphone usage. The knowledge gained will empower them to make rational decisions regarding individual, family, and community health.

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Community Response to Teaching

As earlier mentioned, the primary objective of community teaching was to impart knowledge. Participants were expected to learn and commit themselves to apply the knowledge gained in everyday life. Overall, the response was positive, and several indicators can be used as reference points. Participants were very active throughout the session and asked different questions regarding the connection between smartphone use, internet addiction, and health and well-being. Activity level through focus groups was also encouraging. The other indicator was their commitment to utilizing app blockers and timers to control social media use, which is their leading exposure to internet addiction. Above all, they committed to sharing the knowledge with friends and family members to improve the community’s health and well-being.

Areas of Strengths and Areas of Improvement

Areas of Strengths

The strengths of a teaching session help to achieve the desired objectives. One of the key strengths of the experience was the diversity of the teaching methods. Although the pamphlet was the primary teaching tool, focus group discussions, lecture, and a short presentation were utilized interchangeably. From an educational dimension, mixing teaching methods increases student engagement (Camerino et al., 2019). It also improves comprehension of the content since different learners capture content differently. The other key strength was varying learning content. The topic was explored broadly. More importantly, knowledge was assessed through a question-answer session, and a follow-up education is expected after three months to evaluate behavior change.

Areas of Improvement

Despite the above strengths, several areas require improvement. Broadly, the session was somewhat teacher-centered since I planned what the participants would learn. Teacher-centeredness affects outcomes adversely due to a high possibility of boredom. The second area where improvement is necessary is evaluation strategies. The evaluation was primarily through a short question-answer session. There should be some practical activities and student demonstrations for such programs in the future. Learning materials should be plenty too.

Overall Observation

In community teaching, nurses should be ready to meet people with varying expectations, attitudes, and beliefs. They should select the content wisely to avoid sensitive discussions that make participants uncomfortable. Barriers should be expected and response strategies identified in advance. For instance, I expected uncooperative students. In response, we set rules to follow during the lesson and punishment strategies outlined in case of violation. The rules effectively controlled the session. Nurses should also expect people with varying comprehension levels. As a result, they must be highly flexible and mix learning strategies as the students’ learning levels obligate.

Conclusion

The community teaching exercise focused on preventing lifestyle diseases, primarily obesity, by controlling internet usage among teens. Internet addiction is a prevalent health problem whose rates keep soaring due to increased exposure to the internet. Seeking to create an informed populace, the teens learned about the signs and health-related dangers of internet addiction and its control. It was a successful session overall intended to help young people make more rational choices regarding their physical, mental, and emotional health than before. Preventing lifestyle diseases is critical to the health, well-being, and productivity of people in Broward County and the broader American populace.

 

 

References

Aghasi, M., Matinfar, A., Golzarand, M., Salari-Moghaddam, A., & Ebrahimpour-Koujan, S. (2020). Internet use in relation to overweight and obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cross-sectional studies. Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.), 11(2), 349–356. https://doi.org/10.1093/advances/nmz073

Camerino, O., Valero-Valenzuela, A., Prat, Q., Manzano Sánchez, D., & Castañer, M. (2019). Optimizing education: a mixed methods approach oriented to Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR). Frontiers in psychology, 10, 1439. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01439

Cawley, J., Biener, A., Meyerhoefer, C., Ding, Y., Zvenyach, T., Smolarz, B. G., & Ramasamy, A. (2021). Direct medical costs of obesity in the United States and the most populous states. Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy, 27(3), 354-366. https://doi.org/10.18553/jmcp.2021.20410

CDC. (2021). Childhood obesity facts. https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html#:~:text=For%20children%20and%20adolescents%20aged,to%2019%2Dyear%2Dolds.

Citlik-Saritas, S., Cevik, S., & Ozden, G. (2020). The relationship between internet addiction and obesity in nursing students. International Journal of Caring Sciences, 13(2), 1280. http://www.internationaljournalofcaringsciences.org/docs/52_1_saritas_original_13_2.pdf

Cleveland Clinic. (2019). Community health needs assessment 2019. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/-/scassets/files/org/about/community-reports/chna/2019/2019-florida-chna.pdf?la=en

Grabber, E. (2019). Internet use and obesity. American Society for Nutrition. https://nutrition.org/internet-use-and-obesity/

Hercelinskyj, G. J., & Alexander, L. (2019). Mental health nursing: Applying theory to practice. Cengage AU.

Woessner, M. N., Tacey, A., Levinger-Limor, A., Parker, A. G., Levinger, P., & Levinger, I. (2021). The evolution of technology and physical inactivity: the good, the bad, and the way forward. Frontiers in Public Health, 9, 672. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.655491

 

Concepts in Community and Public Health
NRS-428VN

3 Credits

Course Description
This course focuses on the community as a large system of people of varying cultures, spiritual values, geographic norms, and economic conditions, all influenced by social-legal-political variables that impact individual and community health. Particular attention is paid to vulnerable subgroups in the community. Emphasis is placed on critical analysis, using epidemiological data and functional health pattern assessments to plan and intervene in areas of health promotion and disease prevention.
Class Materials
Class Resources
Jackson County Healthy Communities Coalition
Explore the Jackson County Health Department (JCHCC) website. In addition, explore the relevant public health site for your own county or state.

http://www.jchdonline.org/index.php/planning-and-statistics/healthy-communities-coalition
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Explore the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website.

https://www.hhs.gov/
Maricopa County Public Health
Explore the Maricopa County Public Health website. In addition, explore the relevant public health site for your own county or state.

http://www.maricopa.gov/3849/Public-Health
California Department of Public Health
Explore the California Department of Public Health website. In addition, explore the relevant public health site for your own county or state.

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/
American Public Health Association
Explore the American Public Health Association (APHA) website.

https://www.apha.org/
California Department of Aging
Explore the California Department of Aging website. In addition, explore the relevant public health website for your own county or state.

https://www.aging.ca.gov/
LopesWrite
Refer to the LopesWrite webpage for guidance regarding assignments requiring submission to LopesWrite.

https://support.gcu.edu/hc/en-us/articles/201277380-LopesWrite
World Health Organization
Explore the World Health Organization (WHO) website.

http://www.who.int/en/
Medical Reserve Corps
Explore the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) website.

https://mrc.hhs.gov/HomePage
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Explore the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

https://www.cdc.gov/
Community and Public Health: The Future of Health Care
Community and Public Health: The Future of Health Care

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2018/community-and-public-health_the-future-of-health-care_1e.php
Topic 1: Community/Public Health Nursing
Feb 28-Mar 6, 2022
Max Points:
48
Objectives:

Examine the role of the community/public health nurse.
Evaluate the role of community stakeholders as client and community partners.
Discuss the aspects of health promotion in nursing care of populations.
Explain the importance of community resources to planning an intervention.
Assessments
Class Introductions
Start Date
Feb 28, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Mar 2, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
0
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
Take a moment to explore your new classroom and introduce yourself to your fellow classmates. What are you excited about learning? What do you think will be most challenging?
Topic 1 DQ 1
Start Date
Feb 28, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Mar 2, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
8
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
Explain the role of the community health nurse in partnership with community stakeholders for population health promotion. Explain why it is important to appraise community resources (nonprofit, spiritual/religious, etc.) as part of a community assessment and why these resources are important in population health promotion.

Topic 1 DQ 2
Start Date
Feb 28, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Mar 4, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
8
Status
Upcoming
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 and referrals, for the community or population.

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Topic 1 Participation
Start Date
Feb 28, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Mar 6, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
32
Status
Active
Assessment Description
There is no description for this assessment.

Resources
American Public Health Association

Explore the American Public Health Association (APHA) website.

https://www.apha.org/
Community and Public Health: The Future of Health Care

Read Chapter 1 in Community and Public Health: The Future of Health Care.

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2018/community-and-public-health_the-future-of-health-care_1e.php
Jackson County Healthy Communities Coalition

Explore the Jackson County Health Department (JCHCC) website. In addition, explore the relevant public health site for your own county or… Read More
http://www.jchdonline.org/index.php/planning-and-statistics/healthy-communities-coalition
California Department of Public Health

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https://www.cdph.ca.gov/
Optional: Meanings of Knowledge and Identity in Public Health Nursing in a Time of Transition: Interpretations of Public Health Nurses’ Narratives

For additional information, the following is recommended:

“Meanings of Knowledge and Identity in Public Health Nursing in a Tim… Read More
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All the Gear in the CDC’s Disease Detectives Use in the Field

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Maricopa County Public Health

Explore the Maricopa County Public Health website. In addition, explore the relevant public health site for your own county or state.

http://www.maricopa.gov/3849/Public-Health
Topic 2: Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases
Mar 7-13, 2022
Max Points:
173
Objectives:

Apply the principles of epidemiology to community health nursing.
Explain the value of demographic data in community health.
Apply the epidemiology triangle to a communicable disease occurring at a global level.
Evaluate the communicable disease chain model.
Discuss the impact of global health issues on public health systems.
Explain how social determinants of health contribute to the development of disease.
Assessments
Topic 2 DQ 1
Start Date
Mar 7, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Mar 9, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
8
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. Give an example of 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 materials, will assist you in answering this discussion question.

Topic 2 DQ 2
Start Date
Mar 7, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Mar 11, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
8
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 materials, will assist you in answering this discussion question.

Epidemiology Paper
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Start Date
Mar 7, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Mar 13, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
125
Rubric
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Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
Write a paper (2,000-2,500 words) in which you apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease. Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain,” “Chain of Infection,” and the CDC website for assistance when completing this assignment.

Communicable Disease Selection

Chickenpox
Tuberculosis
Influenza
Mononucleosis
Hepatitis B
HIV
Ebola
Measles
Polio
Influenza
Epidemiology Paper Requirements

Describe the chosen communicable disease, including causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment, and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence). Is this a reportable disease? If so, provide details about reporting time, whom to report to, etc.
Describe the social 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. Are there any special considerations or notifications for the community, schools, or general population?
Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collection, data analysis, and follow-up) and why demographic data are necessary to the health of the community.
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 is required.

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.

Attachments
NRS-428VN-RS2-CommunicableDiseaseChain.doc
Topic 2 Participation
Start Date
Mar 7, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Mar 13, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
32
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
There is no description for this assessment.

Resources
Communicable Disease Chain

Refer to the “Communicable Disease Chain” as needed to complete your assignment.

NRS-428VN-RS2-CommunicableDiseaseChain.doc
Families USA

Explore the Families USA website.

Home

Chain of Infection

Use the media piece “Chain of Infection” to assist you in completing your Topic 2 assignment.

http://lc.gcumedia.com/nsg403c/chain-of-infection/chain-of-infection-v1.1.html
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Explore the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website.

https://www.hhs.gov/
World Health Organization

Explore the World Health Organization (WHO) website.

http://www.who.int/en/
Community and Public Health: The Future of Health Care

Read Chapter 2 in Community and Public Health: The Future of Health Care.

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2018/community-and-public-health_the-future-of-health-care_1e.php
2017 National Notifiable Conditions (Historical)

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Explore the 2017 National Notifiable Conditions (Historical) page of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

https://wwwn.cdc.gov/nndss/conditions/notifiable/2017/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Explore the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

https://www.cdc.gov/
Social Determinants of Health

Read “Social Determinants of Health,” from the Healthy People 2030 website.

https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/social-determinants-health
Topic 3: Tools for Community Health Nursing Practice
Mar 14-20, 2022
Max Points:
148
Objectives:

Propose a health promotion plan for a community or population.
Compare vulnerable populations in terms of contributing factors that make them at risk or vulnerable.
Apply strategies to achieve cultural competence in community health promotion.
Examine the role of the nurse as an advocate for vulnerable populations.
Assessments
Topic 3 DQ 1
Start Date
Mar 14, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Mar 16, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
8
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
Mar 14, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Mar 18, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
8
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: Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal
Benchmark
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Start Date
Mar 14, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Mar 20, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
100
Rubric
View Rubric
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
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: The teaching plan proposal developed in this assignment will be used to develop your Community Teaching Plan: Community Presentation due in Topic 5. You are strongly encouraged to begin working on your presentation once you have received and submitted this proposal.

Select one of the following as the focus for the teaching plan:

Primary Prevention/Health Promotion
Secondary Prevention/Screenings for a Vulnerable Population
Bioterrorism/Disaster
Environmental Issues
Use the “Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal” resource to complete this assignment. This will help you organize your plan and create an outline for the written assignment.

After completing the teaching proposal, review the teaching plan proposal with a community health and public health provider in your local community.
Request feedback (strengths and opportunities for improvement) from the provider.
Complete the “Community Teaching Experience” form with the provider. You will submit this form in Topic 5.
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.

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.

Benchmark Information

Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The benchmark assesses the following competency:

4.2 Communicate therapeutically with patients.

Attachments
NRS-428VN-RS3-CommunityTeachingWorkPlanProposal.docx
Topic 3 Participation
Start Date
Mar 14, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Mar 20, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
32
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
There is no description for this assessment.

Resources
Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal

Use the “Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal” resource to complete the Community Teaching Plan: Community Teaching Work Plan Pr… Read More
NRS-428VN-RS3-CommunityTeachingWorkPlanProposal.docx
From Health for All to Universal Health Coverage: Alma Ata is Still Relevant

Read “From Health for All to Universal Health Coverage: Alma Ata is Still Relevant,” from BioMed Central (2018), located… Read More
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6029383/
Community and Public Health: The Future of Health Care

Read Chapter 3 in Community and Public Health: The Future of Health Care.

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2018/community-and-public-health_the-future-of-health-care_1e.php
Climate Change

Explore the Climate Change page of the American Public Health Association (APHA) website.

https://www.apha.org/topics-and-issues/climate-change
The Lessons of Alma-Ata

Read “The Lessons of Alma-Ata,” from Global Health NOW (2018) located on the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public He… Read More
https://www.globalhealthnow.org/2018-09/lessons-alma-ata
Ten Things to Know About Health

Read “Ten Things to Know About Health,” from the PBS documentary series, Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick?… Read More
http://www.unnaturalcauses.org/assets/uploads/file/10things.pdf
Topic 4: Policy and Environmental Issues
Mar 21-27, 2022
Max Points:
318
Objectives:

Apply screening and referral principles to nursing care of populations.
Examine the role of public health in addressing environmental issues.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the U.S. health care system.
Examine how policy in the U.S. health care delivery system affects specific populations.
Examine the effects of health care reform on the U.S. health care system and its stakeholders.
Assessments
Topic 4 DQ 1
Start Date
Mar 21, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Mar 23, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
8
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
Mar 21, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Mar 25, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
8
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 materials:

“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?

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Benchmark – Policy Brief
Benchmark
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Start Date
Mar 21, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Mar 27, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
120
Rubric
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Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
Research public health issues on the “Climate Change” or “Topics and Issues” pages of the American Public Health Association (APHA) website. Investigate 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.

Write a 750-1,000-word policy brief that summarizes the issue, explains the effect on the population, and proposes a solution to the issue.

Follow this outline when writing the policy brief:

Describe the policy 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 issues supported by resources.
Create a problem statement.
Provide suggestions for addressing the health issue caused by the current policy. Describe what steps are required to initiate policy change. Include necessary stakeholders (government officials, administrator) and budget or funding considerations, if applicable.
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.

Benchmark Information

Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The benchmark assesses the following competencies:

1.4 Participate in health care policy development to influence nursing practice and health care.

Community Assessment and Analysis Presentation
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Start Date
Mar 21, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Mar 27, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
125
Rubric
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Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
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 in your region. Perform a 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 Guidelines

Interviews can take place in-person, by phone, or by Skype.

Develop interview questions to gather information about the role of the provider in the community and the health issues faced by the chosen community.

Complete the “Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form” prior to conducting the interview. Submit this document separately in its respective drop box.

Compile key findings from the interview, including the interview questions used, and submit these with the presentation.

PowerPoint Presentation

Create a PowerPoint presentation of 15-20 slides (slide count does not include title and references 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, educational level; ethnic and phenomenological features of the community, as well as types of social interactions; common goals and interests; and barriers, and challenges, including any identified social determinates of health.
Summary of community assessment: (a) funding sources and (b) partnerships.
Summary of interview with community health/public health provider.
Identification of an issue that is lacking or an opportunity for health promotion.
A conclusion summarizing your key findings and a discussion of your impressions of the general health of the community.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA format ting 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 required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Course Resources if you need assistance.

Attachments
NRS-428VN-RS4-ProviderInterviewAcknowledgementForm.doc
NRS-428VN-RS4-FunctionalHealthPatternsCommAssessment.doc
Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form
Start Date
Mar 21, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Mar 27, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
25
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
Use this form as directed in the Community Assessment and Analysis Presentation.

Complete and submit the “Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form” prior to conducting your interview for the Community Assessment and Analysis Presentation assignment.

Topic 4 Participation
Start Date
Mar 21, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Mar 27, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
32
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
There is no description for this assessment.

Resources
Functional Health Patterns Community Assessment Guide

Use the “Functional Health Patterns Community Assessment Guide” resource to complete the Community Assessment and Analysis Presen… Read More
NRS-428VN-RS4-FunctionalHealthPatternsCommAssessment.doc
Climate Change

Explore the Climate Change page of the American Public Health Association (APHA) website.

https://www.apha.org/topics-and-issues/climate-change
About the Affordable Care Act

Study “About the Affordable Care Act,” from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services website.

http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/facts/timeline/index.html
Health Care Transformation: The Affordable Care Act and More

Read “Health Care Transformation: The Affordable Care Act and More” (2014), located on the American Nurse Association website…. Read More
https://www.nursingworld.org/~4afc9b/globalassets/practiceandpolicy/health-policy/healthcare-reform-document.pdf
Topics and Issues

Explore the Topics and Issues page of the American Public Health Association (APHA) website.

https://www.apha.org/topics-and-issues
2020 County Health Rankings: State Reports

Explore the 2020 County Health Rankings: State Reports website. This resource may be used for the Community Assessment and Community Teac… Read More
https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/
Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form

Use the “Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form,” as directed in the Community Assessment and Analysis Presentation.

NRS-428VN-RS4-ProviderInterviewAcknowledgementForm.doc
Policy Briefs and Summaries

Read “Policy Briefs and Summaries,” located on the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies website.

https://www.euro.who.int/en/about-us/partners/observatory-old/publications/policy-briefs-and-summaries
Community and Public Health: The Future of Health Care

Read Chapter 4 in Community and Public Health: The Future of Health Care.

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2018/community-and-public-health_the-future-of-health-care_1e.php
EPHO1: Surveillance of Population Health and Wellbeing

Read “EPHO1: Surveillance of Population Health and Wellbeing,” by the World Health Organization (WHO), located on the WHO website… Read More
http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/Health-systems/public-health-services/policy/the-10-essential-public-health-operations/epho1-surveillance-of-population-health-and-wellbeing
Topic 5: Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management
Mar 28-Apr 3, 2022
Max Points:
313

Participation Requirements
Participating in classroom discussion is paramount to the learning experience. Participating in the weekly discussions allows students and instructors to share experiences, investigate complicated subject matter, share expertise, and examine the content from new perspectives. The qualitative participation requirements are: Follow-up responses to classmates’ initial answers or responses that integrate course theories with a practical application of the subject, offering a personal observation or experience, or referencing real-world examples, current events, or presenting current research on the topic. Classroom interaction demonstrating deeper or broader thoughts beyond rephrasing what the textbook has presented on the topic. Responses encouraging further discussion and ongoing dialogue with other students and the instructor in the class. Asking additional, relevant questions about the week’s topic. Communications that are presented in a professional and supportive manner, and with respectful tone. Participation can be earned only by posting substantive, quality messages to fellow classmates and the instructor in the main forum of the classroom. Certain courses may have alternative participation requirements. Students are encouraged to review the course syllabus and consult with the faculty member prior to the course start.
The participation expectations in this class are:

Number of Required Substantive Posts Each Day: 2
Number of Required Days: 3