Chamberlain College Of Nursing 443 Community Health N 347030
Chamberlain College Of Nursingnr443 Community Health Nursingguidelin
Chamberlain College Of Nursingnr443 Community Health Nursingguidelin
Chamberlain College of Nursing NR443 Community Health Nursing Guidelines for Caring for Populations Milestone 2: Assessment and Diagnosis Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an opportunity to utilize community assessment strategies, uncover a community health problem, and identify the components of one community health nursing problem related to the community dynamics. Course Outcomes This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes. CO2: Assess the health needs of individuals, families, aggregates, and communities using demographic and epidemiological data to identify population health risks. (PO 4) CO6: Utilize a systems-based and collaborative approach to address factors that influence the health of a community and population health problems. (PO 2) Due Date Submit to the appropriate basket in the Dropbox by 11:59 p.m. MT Sunday of Week 4. Points: 225 points Directions Watch the Milestone 2 tutorial by clicking this link. This tutorial is also available on Course Project page under Course Home as well as Week 4 Assignments page. This paper is expected to be no more than four pages in length (not including the title page and reference list). Below are the requirements for successful completion of this paper.
Paper For Above instruction
Analyze and describe a community by conducting a comprehensive assessment, including demographic and epidemiological data, a windshield survey, and a problem diagnosis. Identify a priority community health problem related to community dynamics, supported by scholarly evidence, and summarize the major factors contributing to this issue.
Introduction
This section should introduce your community, highlight interesting facts, and state the purpose of your paper. The introduction should engage the reader and briefly outline what will be covered in the assessment and diagnosis process.
Community Overview
Identify the community you are assessing by name and location, providing a general description that reflects the community's character without including statistics. Include details about the residential area, the community's environment, and any unique features that define it. Make sure this description reflects the area where you live or work, enough to answer subsequent questions.
Demographic Data
Gather demographic information from U.S. Census Bureau reports, including population size, age distribution, racial/ethnic composition, socioeconomic status, and other relevant data. Compare this information to state and national data, highlighting significant similarities or differences. Summarize this data in no more than two paragraphs, providing a clear picture of your community’s demographic profile.
Epidemiological Data
Compile epidemiological data such as disease prevalence, morbidity and mortality rates, using sources like city or county health reports, CDC data, and County Health Rankings. Describe the prevalent health issues in your community, and compare these to state and national figures. Summarize in two paragraphs to identify key health concerns that may constitute community health priorities.
Windshield Survey
Summarize your initial observations from the windshield survey, focusing on aspects related to the identified health problem. Include details about community infrastructure, accessibility to healthcare, safety, and environmental factors. Discuss how these observations support or relate to the community health issue you are analyzing.
Problem Diagnosis
Using your assessment data, identify one community health nursing problem that is a priority concern. Link this problem to a specific Healthy People 2020 objective. Explain why this issue is significant in your community, considering contributing factors and contextual influences. Support your rationale with information from at least two scholarly journal articles; avoid discussing interventions at this stage.
Summary
Provide a concise summary of your community assessment findings and your diagnosis. Highlight the main health problem identified and the significant contributing factors. Keep this summary to about two paragraphs, emphasizing the importance of addressing this community health issue.
References
Include a list of all scholarly sources cited within your paper, formatted according to APA guidelines.