Case 8.

Instructions

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student with an opportunity to reflect on selected RN-BSN competencies acquired through the Nursing Community (NUR4636) course.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

1. The students will be able to recognize the different levels of prevention and apply them in the community.

1. This course will enable the student to place in practice methods of health prevention, promotion and restoration in the communities.

1. The students will be able to educate the communities about the different ways to prevent illness and promote health.

1. The student will understand the different tools available to put in place and in the hands of the communities in order to keep them healthy.

General Instructions

1-The length of the reflection is to be within 4 pages excluding title page and reference pages.

2- APA format is required with both a title page and reference page.

Assignment Topics

Reflect on the Nursing Community course readings, discussion threads, and applications you have completed across this course and write a reflective essay regarding the extent to which you feel you are now prepared to: (PLEASE CHOOSE 4 COMPETENCIES TO WRITE YOUR ESSAY)

1-Explore the impact of sociocultural, economic, legal, and political factors influencing healthcare delivery and practice.

2-Discuss the implications of healthcare policy on issues of access, equity, affordability, and social justice in healthcare delivery.

3-Use clinical judgment and decision-making skills in appropriate, timely nursing care during disaster, mass casualty, and other emergency situations.

4-Advocate for social justice, including a commitment to the health of vulnerable populations and the elimination of health disparities.

5-Use information and communication technologies in preventive care.

6-Assess health/illness beliefs, values, attitudes, and practices of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations.

7-Conduct a health history, including environmental exposure and a family history that recognizes genetic risks, to identify current and future health problems.

8-Use an ethical framework to evaluate the impact of social policies on health care, especially for vulnerable populations.

Assignment Components:

1-Title Page.

2-Introduction.

3-Course Reflection.

4-Conclusions.

5-References Page