Course Media: Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012).Family, Community and Population-Based Care.Baltimore: Author.

• “Community and Population-Based Nursing Care: The Past, Present, and Future” featuring Dr. Louise Fitzpatrick and Ms. Joan Marren

Readings

Course Text: Stanhope, M., & Lancaster, J. (2008).Public health nursing: Population-centered health care in the community. Philadelphia: Mosby Elsevier.

• Chapter 1, “Population-Focused Practice: The Foundation of Specialization in Public Health Nursing”
• Chapter 2, “History of Public Health and Public and Community Health Nursing”

• Chapter 9, “Population-Based Public Health Nursing Practice: The Intervention Wheel”

Students will also be assignedoneof the following chapters from “Part 7: Nurse Roles and Functions in the Community” in the course textbook:

• Chapter 39, “The Advanced Practice Nurse in the Community”
• Chapter 40, “The Nurse Leader in the Community”
• Chapter 41, “The Nurse in Home Health and Hospice”
• Chapter 42, “The Nurse in the Schools”
• Chapter 43, “The Nurse in Occupational Health”
• Chapter 45, “The Nurse in the Faith Community”
• Chapter 46, “Public Health Nursing at Local, State, and National Levels”

Optional Resources are listed in the Week 1 Learning Resources area.

This week, your Instructor assigned you a chapter in the course textbook that discussed the role of the public health nurse in a specific setting. Based on your assigned chapter and bearing in mind the primary prevention focus of the community/public health nurse, respond to the following:

• What differentiates the role of the community and public health nurse from other health professionals?
• What skills and knowledge are necessary for the type of decision making inherent in population-focused nursing practice?
• How do these skills differ from those required in the institutional setting?

Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature.

Post your response to this Discussion byDay 3. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 1 Discussion area for details.

Using Chapter 2 in the course textbook, your assigned reading on the role of the nurse in a specific public health setting, and reviewing this week’s media presentation, address the following in a 2- to 3-page paper:

Trace the history of the public health nurse including the contributions made by Lillian Wald and the Henry Street Settlement. Also, summarize the role of the nurse in the practice setting assigned. Include the following in your summary:

• Explain how the core functions of community/public health nursing and the standards of practice are met with that specific role.
• Describe the population served by the nurse in this role.
• Which interventions might the nurse in this role utilize?
• Explain the level of practice used in this practice setting (primary/secondary/tertiary).
• Describe an ethical dilemma that might be encountered in this nursing role.

Use the Application Rubric in the Course Info area on the left navigation bar to develop this paper.

Due byDay 7.

• Introduce yourself to your team members. Where do you work?
• Briefly describe the community where you live.
• For the purpose of the Population-Based Nursing Care Project, choose a population group that interests you. Describe what the members of your chosen group have in common? For example, do they share some important features in their lives?
• What are some health problems or issues that you can think of that may affect the population that you are interested in?.

Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 6 Practicum Discussion area for details.

Course Media:Family, Community, and Population-Based Care

• “Epidemiology in Community Health Nursing” featuring Dr. David Jacobs, Ms. Joan Marren, and Dr. Fernando Guerra

Readings

Course Text:Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community

• Chapter 6, “Application of Ethics in the Community”
• Chapter 12, “Epidemiology” (pp. 243–266; 272–274)
• Chapter 17, “Promoting Healthy Communities Using Multi-level Participatory Strategies”
• Chapter 14, “Communicable and Infectious Disease Risks”

Articles

• Fayram E. S., & Anderko, L. (2009). Applied epidemiology for public health and community-based nurses.Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 40(8), 361–366.

Web Sites

• Center for Disease Control
  http://www.cdc.gov

Optional Resources are listed in the Week 2 Learning Resources area.

Using the Epidemiologic Triangle concept, consider the relationship among causal agents, susceptible persons, and environmental factors. Then, respond to the following:

• As a BSN-prepared community health nurse, what steps should Debbie take next?
• How might information systems be used to support Debbie’s efforts?

Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature.

Post your response to this Discussion byDay 3. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 2 Discussion area for details.

This week, your instructor has assigned you to begin collecting health data about a health problem or issue that affects your population group. Examples of health data include epidemiological information related to health conditions, reproductive outcomes, causes of death, and quality of life. Important information to include is socioeconomic data (poverty levels) and the presence or lack of health insurance in your population. Read more about epidemiology in your textbook.

There are a variety of sources to collect health data – at the local, state, and national level. Access and review the professional literature to support your case. If data is not available to support your heath issue for a local group, use state or national data. Read more about health data collection in your textbook.

• What are some health problems within your population group?
• Is there a priority health problem that stands out to you?
• What population-related health problem do you want to focus on for this project?
• Identify one or more websites that you found to be useful. Please post the sites/s in the Course Webliography.

Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 2 Practicum Discussion area for details.

Course Media:Family, Community, and Population-Based Care

• “Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response in Community Health Nursing” featuring Ms. Joan Marren, Dr. George DiFerdinando, and Dr. Fernando Guerra

Readings

Course Text:Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community

• Chapter 23, “Public Health Nursing and the Disaster Management Cycle”
• Chapter 24, “Public Health Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation”
• Chapter 13, “Infectious Disease Prevention and Control”

Articles

• O’Boyle, C., Robertson, C., & Secor-Turner, M. (2006). Public health emergencies: nurses’ recommendations for effective actions.AAOHN Journal, 54(8), 347–353.

• Richard, J., & Grimes, D. (2008). Bioterrorism: Class A agents and their potential presentations in immunocompromised patients.Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 12(2), 295-302.

• Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management. (2007). Guidelines for child–friendly disaster management and response [Fact sheet]. Retrieved fromhttp://www.cridlac.org/digitalizacion/pdf/eng/doc16978/doc16978.htm

Optional Resources are listed in the Week 3 Learning Resources area.

• The disaster
• How the professional nurse would use clinical judgment and decision-making skills to provide appropriate nursing care
• Other health care professionals that may be involved in a response
• Suggest strategies for improving your community’s response to your identified disaster

Due byDay 7.

Please address the following:

• Think about the three levels of prevention and how they relate to your population group’s health problem.
• Provide three examples of health interventions, one for each level of prevention, that are appropriate actions to take regarding your population’s problem.

Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 3 Practicum Discussion area for details.

Course Media:Family, Community, and Population-Based Care

• “Assessing the Community” featuring Dr. Fernando Guerra, Ms. Joan Marren, Dr. Rachel Smith, and Dr. Barbara Sattler

Readings

Course Text:Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community

• Chapter 7, “Cultural Diversity in the Community”
• Chapter 16, “Using Health Education and Groups to Promote Health”
• Chapter 18, “Community as Client: Assessment and Analysis”

Articles

• Douglas, M., Uhl Pierce, J., Rosenkoetter, M., Clark Callister, L., Hattar-Pllara, M., Lauderdale, J. et al. (2009). Standards of practice for culturally competent nursing care: A request for comments.Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 20(3), 257–2 69.

• Running, A., Martin, K., & Tolle, L. W. (2007). An innovative model for conducting a participatory community health assessment.Journal of Community Health Nursing, 24(4) 203- 213.

Web Sites

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  http://www.osha.gov

Optional Resources are listed in the Week 4 Learning Resources area.

• What major ethnic or religious groups are present in your community whose culture is different from your own?
• Discuss your assumptions about this group.
• How might a nurse’s positive or negative assumptions influence the care provided, and thus health outcomes?

Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature.

Post your response to this Discussion byDay 3. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 4 Discussion area for details.

• Demographics
• Vital statistics
• Environmental issues
• Occupational health hazards
• Vulnerable populations
• Resources available in the community
• Other pertinent information about the community

Due byDay 7ofWeek 5.

• Services provided by others health care providers
• Lack of services
• Cultural/ beliefs of community
• Health/illness beliefs
• Values, attitudes, health behaviors and practices

Course Media:Family, Community and Population-Based Care

• “The Influence of the Family and Culture on Health” featuring Ms. Joan Marren, Dr. Rachel Smith, and Ms. Christina Lee

Readings

Course Text:Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community

• Chapter 27, “Family Development and Family Nursing Assessment”
• Chapter 28, “Family Health Risks”
• Chapter 29, “Child and Adolescent Health”

Articles

• Benzein, E. G., Hagberg, M., & Saveman, B. (2008). ‘Being appropriately unusual’: A challenge for nurses in health-promoting conversations with families.Nursing Inquiry, 15(2), 106–1 15.

• Stewart, L., Chapple, J., Hughes, A. R., Poustie, V., & Reilly, J. J. (2008). The use of behavioral change techniques in the treatment of pediatric obesity: qualitative evaluation of parental perspectives on treatment.Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 21(5), 464–473.

Optional Resources are listed in the Week 5 Learning Resources area.

• How might the family’s culture and genetic history influence your communication and approach in addressing their health risks?
• How would you build trust with the family before and during the visit?

Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature.

Post your response to this Discussion byDay 3. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 5 Discussion area for details.

Due byDay 7. See the Week 4 Application area for complete instructions.

• In week 3 and 4, you identified strategies/interventions related to a population group’s heath problem, and categorized them according to the levels and prevention and intervention. Describe whether those interventions are ” evidenced based.” Why or why not?

• Share at least two strategies/prevention related to your population and it’s health problem that you feel confident are evidenced-based. Why do you think that? Think in terms of research outcomes.

• Identify one evidenced-based behavior change technique to promote or manage illness among your population group.

Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 5 Practicum Discussion area for details.

Course Media:Family, Community and Population-Based Care

• “Vulnerable Populations” featuring Dr. Daniel Herman, Dr. Peater Beilenson, Ms. Joan Marren, and Dr. Rachel Smith

Readings

Course Text:Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community

• Chapter 32, “Vulnerability and Vulnerable Populations: An Overview”
• Chapter 33, “Poverty and Homelessness”
• Chapter 36, “Mental Health Issues”
• Chapter 37, “Alchohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Problems”

Articles

• Abrams, S. (2008). Disparity and responsibility.Public Health Nursing, 25(5), 387–388.
• Chaikin, J. (2008). Children of Darfur: A vulnerable population.International Journal of Nursing Practice, 14(1), 74–77.
• Paul, I. M., Lehman, E. B., Suliman, A. K., & Hillemeier, M. M. (2008). Perinatal disparities for black mothers and their newborns.Maternal & Child Health Journal, 12(4), 452–4 60.
• Slaughter, S., Cole, D., Jennings, E., & Reimer, M. (2007). Consent and assent to participate in research from people with dementia.Nursing Ethics, 14(1), 27–40.

WebsiteNational Healthcare Disparities Report, 2008
http://www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/nhdr08/nhdr08errata.pdf

Optional Resources are listed in the Week 6 Learning Resources area.

• What is the community health nurse’s role in advocating for social justice for vulnerable populations and in eliminating health disparities?
• How do you see community health care and the role of the community health nurse changing in the future?

Post your response to this Discussion byDay 3. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings, one in each Discussion thread, byDay 7. See the Week 6 Discussion area for details.

Practicum Assignment: Summary of Practicum ActivitiesCreate a PowerPoint presentation that summarizes your practicum activities. Include a minimum of 6 slides (10 maximum) and the following information:

• Location
• Population you are working with and key health issues
• Other members of the health care team or professionals you are collaborating with
• Outline or summary of your practicum experience emphasizing health promotion and prevention activities and interventions
• Ethical issues you are encountering
• Reflection statement that imparts how your view of community/public health nursing and population-based care was impacted by the practicum experience

Post your PowerPoint presentation to the Summary of Practicum Activities Discussion byDay 5. View at least two of your colleagues’ presentations and provide specific feedback on their projects byDay 7. See the Week 6 Discussion area for details.

This week create a PowerPoint presentation that summarizes your Population-Based Nursing Care Plan Project. (See rubric in Course Info)

Instructions:

• Post your PowerPoint presentation byday 5of this week.
• Review all of your team members’ presentations.
• Respond byDay 7to at leasttwoof your colleagues’ postings:

Please respond to the following:

• Describe a potential evaluation plan.
• Now that you have completed the project what is your role in advancing population-based care in your community?
• In your current practice and as a health leader in your community how will you collaborate with other healthcare providers to promote the health of your community?

Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature.

Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues’ postings byDay 7. See the Week 6 Practicum Discussion area for details..