Academic engagement through active participation in instructional activities related to the course objectives is paramount to your success in this course and future courses.  Through interaction with your instructor and classmates, you will explore the course material and be provided with the best opportunity for objective and competency mastery.  To begin this class, review the course objectives for each Topic, and then answer the following questions as this will help guide your instructor for course instruction NRS-425-Health Promotion and Population Health.

1. Which weekly objectives do you have prior knowledge of and to what extent?
2. Which weekly objectives do you have no prior knowledge of?
3. What course-related topics would you like to discuss with your instructor and classmates?  What questions or concerns do you have about this course?

Identify the social determinants of health (SDOH) that affect families and communities. Describe the impact of health disparities and SDOH on care outcomes. Explain the role of the community health nurse in addressing these SDOH. Describe how the community health nurse can advocate for practices to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 7.2, 9.2

Develop a nursing intervention for community health goals (local or global in nature) using the nursing process to address any health issue. Select and describe one community resource that can aid in the implementation process of the intervention. Identify two ethical principles to protect the health and safety of diverse populations when implementing the proposed nursing intervention NRS-425-Health Promotion and Population Health.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 3.1

Selection, Research, and Assessment

Throughout this course, students will be working on the Community Teaching Project. The project will include a community teaching presentation given during Topic 5. The audience for the presentation will be community members, rather than the staff at the community agency chosen or in-patient residents.

The Community Teaching Project has indirect care experience requirements. The “Indirect Care Experience Hours” form, located in Topic 1 resources, will be used to document the indirect care experience hours completed in the Community Teaching Project and presentation. As progress is made on the Community Teaching Project, update this form indicating the date(s) each section is completed. This form will be submitted in Topic 5.

In this topic, students will be selecting, researching, and assessing a nonprofit community setting in their community using one of the following four topics:

• Primary prevention/health promotion
• Secondary prevention/screening for a vulnerable population
• Disaster planning
• Environmental issues
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The following are considered appropriate nonprofit community organization settings:

• Public health clinic
• Community health center
• University/school health center
• Religious community (i.e., local church)
• Community center (i.e., YMCA)
• Adult/childcare center
• Youth development organization (i.e., 4-H, scout troops, Boys and Girls Clubs, etc.)
• Senior centers
• Food pantries (St. Mary’s Food bank, St. Vincent De Paul, etc.)
• Community shelters (i.e., women’s shelter, women and children’s shelter, or homeless shelters)

Review the objectives and measures describes on the “Healthy People 2030” website, listed in the Topic 1 Resources, to assist in selecting a topic for the project.

For this assignment, use a minimum of two sources to complete the “Community Teaching Project: Part 1” template.

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 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 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

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

RN-BSN

2.3: Integrate assessment skills in practice.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 2.3

After reviewing “Cultural Humility Is a Nursing Clinical Competency” and the “Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit, 2nd Edition,” located in the topic Resources, choose an ethnic minority group and explore health disparities for the chosen group. Describe how to integrate the components of health literacy and cultural considerations into a health promotion teaching plan for one health disparity identified in the research and how health literacy supports overall health promotion.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 2.2, 3.2, 9.2, 9.3, and 10.2

Consider how culture, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, education, employment, support networks, and environment or neighborhood impact health promotion practices. Analyze to what extent access and quality of health care can affect health promotion. Provide examples from your community.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

Community Assessment

Using the community site selected in the Topic 1 assignment, perform an assessment of the community (town/city/county) using the “Explore Health Rankings” and “Environmental Justice Dashboard” resources from the topic Resources.

The community assessment will include secondary sources (credible websites) and a physical appraisal (i.e., windshield survey) of the community.

The Community Teaching Project has indirect care experience requirements. The “Indirect Care Experience Hours” form, found in the Topic 1 Resources, will be used to document the indirect care experience hours completed in the Community Teaching Project and presentation. As progress is made on the Community Teaching Project, update this form indicating the date(s) each section is completed. This form will be submitted in Topic 5.

For this assignment, complete the “Community Teaching Project – Part 2” template, including two citations.

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 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 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

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

RN-BSN

3.1: Manage population health.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 2.4, 3.1, and 4.2

Teaching Plan Development

Students will continue to work on the Community Teaching Project. The Project will be developed throughout this course and include a community teaching presentation being completed in Topic 5.

The Community Teaching Project has indirect care experience requirements. The “Indirect Care Experience Hours” form, found in the Topic 1 Resources, will be used to document the indirect care experience hours completed in the Community Teaching Project and presentation. As progress is made on the Community Teaching Project, update this form indicating the date(s) each section is completed. This form will be submitted in Topic 5.

For this assignment, cite a minimum of three sources to complete the “Community Teaching Project – Part 3” template. Please review and incorporate the feedback provided from the “Community Teaching Project – Part 1” template in Topic 1.

Students who fail to complete the Topic 2 “Benchmark – Community Teaching Project – Part 3” assignment with a score of 76% or higher will be required to complete remediation. Please see additional directions in the “Topic 2 – Indirect Care Experience Remediation” assignment and document.

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 formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center NRS-425-Health Promotion and Population Health.

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

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

RN-BSN

2.2: Communicate effectively with individuals.

3.3: Consider the socioeconomic impact of the delivery of health care.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 3.3, and 3.5

To receive a passing grade in the NRS-425 course, students must complete all deliverables associated with indirect care experience hours and successfully complete remediation (if necessary).

Assignments associated with demonstrating competency related to indirect care experience hours required to pass NRS-425 are submitted throughout the course. Individualized remediation plans are a system of support to help students improve in the areas identified requiring improvement when performance is assessed against the learning objectives of the course.

Students who earned a 76% or higher on the Topic 2 “Benchmark – Community Teaching Project – Part 3” assignment do not need to complete this assignment.

Students who fail to complete the Topic 2 “Benchmark – Community Teaching Project – Part 3” assignment with a score of 76% or higher will be required to complete a remediation plan with their faculty, using the “Topic 2: Indirect Care Experience Remediation” form, and submit the plan in addition to the necessary remediation activities by the end of Topic 3. Students who must remediate but fail to do so will not receive a passing grade in the course.

Please note: The completion of remediation demonstrates competency related to indirect care experience hours; however, completion of remediation will not change the grade for the Topic 2 “Benchmark – Community Teaching Project – Part 3” assignment.

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 formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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.

Identify potential ethical and spiritual considerations and cultural practices that could arise for individuals, communities, and health care providers in the event of a manmade disaster. Describe the significance of a community health nurse’s role in integrating Christian worldview in caring for individuals, community, self, and colleagues during disaster management. Identify one resource available to support self-care management for individuals.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 1.2, 2.1, and 2.8

Describe the impact of climate change on a disaster that could affect your community. Describe the health and safety hazards that would be present in this type of disaster. Based on your assessment, discuss how you would advise community members to prepare for this disaster. Describe one policy that could be implemented to mitigate risk for nurses working during a disaster.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 3.6 and 5.3

Interview of Community Representative

Students will continue to develop their Community Teaching Project. As a reminder, the Community Teaching Project presentation will be completed in Topic 5.

The Community Teaching Project has indirect care experience requirements. The “Indirect Care Experience Hours” form, found in the Topic 1 Resources, will be used to document the indirect care experience hours completed in the Community Teaching Project and Presentation. As progress is made on the Community Teaching Project, update this form indicating the date(s) each section is completed. This form will be submitted in Topic 5.

In this assignment, students will interview the representative of the nonprofit organization selected for the Community Teaching Project in Topic 1. During the interview, students will review their teaching plan to obtain feedback from the representative. Interviews can take place in person, by phone, or via video conference (i.e., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.) NRS-425-Health Promotion and Population Health.

Then, in a 250-500-word paper, provide a summary of the interview with the representative addressing the following items:

• Describe the representative’s role within the nonprofit organization. What is the role of this nonprofit organization?
• How does this organization address the issues faced by this community?
• Discuss the feedback (strengths and opportunities for improvement) received from the representative after reviewing the teaching plan.
• Explain how you communicated with the interviewee in a manner that facilitates a partnership approach to quality delivery.

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

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

RN-BSN

3.2: Engage in effective partnerships.

6.1: Communicate in a manner that facilitates a partnership approach to quality care delivery.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 2.9, 3.2, 6.1, 6.3 and 6.4

Presentation Development

The purpose of this assignment is to develop a presentation of the topic chosen for the identified community based on the Community Teaching Project.

The Community Teaching Project has indirect care experience requirements. The “Indirect Care Experience Hours” form, found in the Topic 1 Resources, will be used to document the indirect care experience hours completed in the Community Teaching Project and Presentation. As progress is made on the Community Teaching Project, update this form indicating the date(s) each section is completed. This form will be submitted in Topic 5.

Prepare a presentation using the “Community Teaching Project” templates that were completed previously in this course along with the information from the interview with the community representative.

Students will give this presentation to the selected community in Topic 5. Reach out to the selected representative to confirm the date and time to present the selected topic to the community. 

Select one of the following options to prepare the applicable presentation:

• PowerPoint presentation (no more than 30 minutes)
• Pamphlet presentation (one to two pages)
• Poster presentation
• Infographic

For this assignment, upload the presentation deliverable created (i.e., PowerPoint presentation, pamphlet, picture of the poster presentation, etc.).

Students who fail to complete the Topic 4 “Community Teaching Project – Part 5” assignment with a score of 76% or higher will be required to complete remediation. Please see additional directions in the “Topic 4- Indirect Care Experience Remediation” form.

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 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 LopesWrite.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.8, and 6.1

Please have the representative of the nonprofit organization sign the “Community Teaching Project – Interview Acknowledgment Form” following the interview. This form is to demonstrate that the interview with the representative was completed.

The “Community Teaching Project – Interview Acknowledgment Form” is a clinical document that is necessary to meet clinical requirements for this course. Therefore, this form must be submitted with the representative’s handwritten signature. A typed, electronic signature will not be accepted.

You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

To receive a passing grade in the NRS-425 course, students must complete all deliverables associated with indirect care experience hours and successfully complete remediation (if necessary).

Assignments associated with demonstrating competency related to indirect care experience hours required to pass NRS-425 are submitted throughout the course. Individualized remediation plans are a system of support to help students improve in the areas identified requiring improvement when performance is assessed against the learning objectives of the course.

If students earned a 76% or higher on the Topic 4 “Benchmark – Community Teaching Project – Part 5” assignment, they do not need to complete this assignment.

Students who fail to complete the Topic 4 “Benchmark – Community Teaching Project – Part 5” assignment with a score of 76% or higher will be required to complete a remediation plan with their faculty, using the “Topic 4: Indirect Care Experience Remediation” form, and submit the plan in addition to the necessary remediation activities by the end of Topic 5. Students who must remediate and fail to do so will not receive a passing grade in the course.

Please note: The completion of remediation demonstrates competency related to indirect care experience hours; however, completion of remediation will not change the grade for the Topic 4 “Benchmark – Community Teaching Project – Part 5” assignment.

While APA style is not required for the body of this NRS-425-Health Promotion and Population Health assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and 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 required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Course Resources if you need assistance.