Public and community health nursing involves working with vulnerablepopulations as equal partners with a focus on primary prevention andhealth promotion. Nurses should incorporate evidence-based nursingpractices that demonstrate an awareness of ethnic identities, cultures,and sociocultural practices of local clientele. In this assignment, youwill design healthcare education for individuals, families, andcommunities from a vulnerable population of your choice.undefined
Public health has increasingly become more focused onthe care of vulnerable populations. Select a vulnerable population from thelist below. For this presentation, use at least 6 references. Each referencemust be current, no older than 5 years.
My topic is child abuse
RUBRIC:
Introduction: A. Clearly states population chosenB. Describes the vulnerable populationC. States the current population demographicsD. Discusses background of the problem, and its effect on public healthE. Discussion includes information about the population in the United States generally, and the state specifically.F. Reference material is current, properly used and cited.
Cultural, Psychosocial and Socioeconomic Concerns:A. Discusses the cultural background of the selected population and anyrelevant history pertaining to the population.B. Discusses the psychosocial concerns and/or norms of the population.C. Discusses the economic concerns of the population including, but notlimited to, income levels, educational levels and occupation.D. Reference material is current, properly used and cited.
Health concerns: A. Discusses specific health concerns of the population.B. Information on specific risk factors for target population is presented concisely and accurately.C. Information discussed is current, within the last 5 years.D. Discusses prevention and control of health concerns and risk factors (primary, secondary and tertiary).E. References are current, properly used and cited.
Role of public health nurse: A. Discusses the role of the public health nurse in caring forvulnerable populations.B. States the core functions of public health and applies it to the careof the specific population.C. Three local agencies/facilities delivering services to the targetpopulation are identified and accessibility is described. Servicesrendered are fully described.D. Additional resources needed in the community are identified.E. References are current, properly used and cited.
Part B: Civic knowledge and Engagement: A. Find a current event happening in the Vulnerable Population/CommunityB. Briefly and in your own words, summarize content of eventC. How does this event affect the Vulnerable Population/Community where the event is occurring?D. What are your thoughts regarding what can/should/or could be done to address the issue?E. How can we go upstream and prevent/decrease this issue from happening.
Organization: A. The presentation is directed toward the appropriate audience, and the tone is appropriate to content and assignment.B. The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.C. The conclusion is logical, and reviews major points.D. Transitions between sections aid in maintaining the flow of thought.E. The content is comprehensive and accurate.
