This GCU 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.
NRS 427VN Week/Topic 1 DQ 1
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.
NRS 427VN Week/Topic 1 DQ 2
Discuss how geopolitical and phenomenological place influence the context of a population or community assessment an..
NRS 427VN Topic 2 Assignment - Epidemiology Paper
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:
• Influenza
Assignment Solution:
Introduction to Communicable Disease
Infectious diseases are among the significant challenges experienced in the U.S. and t..
NRS 427VN Topic 2 Assignment - Epidemiology Paper
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:
• Tuberculosis (TB)
Assignment Solution:
Introduction to TB
About 33% in our existence's people is considered to have been tainted with tuberculosis (TB), ..
NRS 427VN Week/Topic 2 DQ 1
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. ( 3 Responses )
NRS 427VN Week/Topic 2 DQ 2
Select a global health issue affecting the international health community. Briefly describe the globa..
NRS 427VN Topic 3 Assignment - Benchmark - Community Teaching Plan: Community Teaching Work Plan – Proposal
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 ..
NRS 427VN Topic 3 Assignment - Benchmark - Community Teaching Plan: Community Teaching Work Plan – Proposal
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 ..
NRS 427VN Week/Topic 3 DQ 1
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 beneficia..
Topic 1: High Air Population Levels
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 t..
Topic 3: Environment Change and Increasing Mental Health Issue
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, a..
Topic 2: Lead: A Major Exposure Risk
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 ..
NRS 427VN Week/Topic 4 DQ 1
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..
NRS 427VN
Week/Topic 5 DQ 1
What spiritual considerations surrounding a disaster can arise for individuals, communities, and health care providers? Explain your answer in the context of a natural or manmade disaster. How can a community health nurse assist in the spiritual care of the individual, community, self, and colleagues?
NRS 427VN
Week/Topic 5 DQ 2
Watch the “Diary of Medical Mission Trip” videos dealing with the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti in 2010. ..