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Public and community health nursing involves working with vulnerable populations as equal partners with a focus on primary prevention and health promotion. Nurses should incorporate evidence-based nursing practices that demonstrate an awareness of ethnic identities, cultures, and sociocultural practices of local clientele. In this assignment, you will design healthcare education for individuals, families, and communities from a vulnerable population of your choice.

The objectives of this assignment are to:

· Research a current event in public and community health.

· Increase your understanding of a particular area of public and community health.

· Critically evaluate current processes that support a vulnerable population or community, and increases its ability to be healthy.

This assignment requires critical thinking to develop a reasoned, supported opinion of your target population’s vulnerabilities. You should explore your existing attitudes, thoughts, and intrinsic beliefs regarding the health issues of this population.

You will present your findings to the class via PowerPoint presentation during Weeks three through six. Be sure you encourage class participation and interaction during the presentation. Review the rubric for additional details.

Below are some examples of vulnerable populations. You may pick one from the list below or choose a different population with approval of instructor. For this presentation, use at least six references. Each reference must be current, no older than five years.

· Victims of abuse/violence

Please use the rubric as a guide for your presentations.

Please submit a copy of your presentation with the rubric attached. Otherwise, it will not be graded.

N340-VulnerablePopulationsPresentationRubricReview3.pdf

Course: NURS 340 RUBRIC: Vulnerable Populations Presentation

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As nurses in the community, it is important to incorporate evidence-based nursing practices that will

demonstrate ethnic identity, cultural awareness strategies, and sociocultural practices of clients in the

community. Public/community health nursing involves working with various Vulnerable Populations as equal

partners with a focus on primary prevention and health promotion.

This assignment includes designing healthcare education for individuals, families, and communities about your

vulnerable population. The overall purpose of this assignment is to 1) increase your ability to research current

event in public/community health, 2) increase your understanding of a particular area of public/community

health, and 3) critically evaluate what is being done to support this population/community to increase their

ability to be healthy event affecting the population/community. First presentation will be week 3.

You will present your findings to class in a Powerpoint presentation to the class with class participation. The

assignment includes is a reasoned opinion of the vulnerabilities of the population and an exploration of your

attitude, thoughts, and beliefs of their health issues. Utilize critical thinking!

Course: NURS 340 RUBRIC: Vulnerable Populations Presentation

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Criteria Exceeds or Meets Expectations Does Not Meet Expectations

Part A PowerPoint Introduction 76 - 100 %

A. Clearly states population chosen B. Describes the vulnerable population C. States the current population demographics D. Discusses background of the problem, and its effect on public health E. Discussion includes information about the population in the United States generally, and the state specifically.

0 - 75 %

Cultural, Psychosocial and Socioeconomic Concerns

76 - 100 % A. Discusses the cultural background of the selected population and any relevant 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 not limited to, income levels, educational levels and occupation. D. Reference material is current, properly used and cited.

0 - 75 %

Specific Health Concerns

76 - 100 % 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.

0 - 75 %

Role of the Public Health Nurse

76 - 100 % A. Discusses the role of the public health nurse in caring for vulnerable populations. B. States the core functions of public health and applies it to the care of the specific population. C. Three local agencies/facilities delivering services to the target population are identified and accessibility is described. Services rendered are fully described. D. Additional resources needed in the community are identified. E. References are current, properly used and cited.

0 - 75 %

Part B Power Point Presentation or APA Format Paper

Civic knowledge and engagement

76 – 100 % A. Find a current event happening in the

Vulnerable Population/Community

Course: NURS 340 RUBRIC: Vulnerable Populations Presentation

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B. Briefly and in your own words, summarize content of event and present your findings

C. 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.

Presentation 76 - 100 % A. Maintains eye contact and keeps the audience interested; presents information without reading B. Keeps audience interested and/or allows opportunity for interaction C. Keeps voice clear, audible and understandable. D. Professional appearance E. Method of Delivery: Use of visual aids is appropriate

0 - 75 %

Organization and Development

76 - 100 % A. The presentation is directed toward the appropriate audience, and the tone is appropriate to content and assignment. B. The conclusion is logical, and reviews major points. C. Transitions between sections aid in maintaining the flow of thought. D. The content is comprehensive and accurate. E. Reference material is current, properly used and cited F. PowerPoint is not crowded or too wordy.

0 - 75 %