Devry NR443 (all discussions and all assignments) Entire Course
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Nies, M. A., & McEwen, M. (2015). Community/Public health nursing: Promoting the health of populations(6th ed.).<br />
St. Louis, MO: Saunders/Elsevier<br />
<strong>Devry</strong> <strong>NR443</strong> week 2 DQ 2<br />
Demographic <strong>and</strong> Epidemiological Assessment (graded)<br />
For this post, you will collect assessment data about your city or county. This post will include information about<br />
demographics (general characteristics) <strong>and</strong> epidemiological data (disease or health behavior rates) of your<br />
community. This data collection will help with two sections of your Week 4 Milestone 2 assignment.<br />
1. Demographic data: Go online to the U.S. Census Bureau at http://quickfacts.census.gov/. Obtain information<br />
about the demographic characteristics of the population for your city or county of residence. You may have to look at<br />
county data if your city is not listed. Collect a range of demographic data about age, ethnicity, poverty levels, housing,<br />
<strong>and</strong> education.<br />
2. Epidemiological data: Go to your city or county health department website (search the Internet) or County<br />
Health Rankings (http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/) to discuss epidemiological data about your area. Identify<br />
several priority health concerns for your area.<br />
Here is a helpful tip sheet about the<br />
<strong>Devry</strong> <strong>NR443</strong> week 3<br />
DQ 1<br />
Caring for Vulnerable Populations (graded)<br />
This week, you are learning about many different vulnerable populations. Choose one vulnerable population.<br />
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Briefly describe this vulnerable population.<br />
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Discuss several risk factors that may impact health outcomes for this group.<br />
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Describe two priorities for community health nurses working with this population.<br />
DQ 2<br />
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Assuring Resources for the Vulnerable (graded)<br />
Review the Week 3 Case Study that may be found in Doc Sharing.<br />
Assurance is one of the three core functions of public health. Find a resource in your community (other than WIC)<br />
that could assist Mary during her pregnancy. Start by searching the Internet for your local health department’s<br />
website. What services do they provide for pregnant women or those with mental health concerns? What about your<br />
local welfare office? Do they provide prenatal or mental health services? Are there any service organizations, crisis<br />
pregnancy centers, or churches providing help for pregnant women or those experiencing mental health concerns?<br />
Briefly describe the types of services that you found.<br />
Choose one agency <strong>and</strong> assess this agency in terms of the 4 As. Is it accessible, acceptable, affordable, or<br />
available for Mary or other pregnant women that you case-manage?<br />
<strong>Devry</strong> <strong>NR443</strong> week 4<br />
DQ 1<br />
Concerns for the School Nurse (graded)<br />
As the school nurse role evolves, there are increasingly more health concerns for the school nurse. Does the locale<br />
make a difference in the problems, or are health problems in children <strong>and</strong> adolescents universal? In some inner-city<br />
areas, violence is a prevalent issue. What do you think are the biggest problems in your areas?
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