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 poster board or 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.
· Pregnant Teenagers
· Migrant Farm workers
· Homeless persons
· Persons in poverty
· Substance abusers
· Individuals with mental illness
· Persons living with HIV/AIDS
· Victims of abuse/violence
· Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender populations
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.