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Application of Health Literacy & Motivational Interviewing Concepts to Promote Wellness

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 Application of Health Literacy & Motivational Interviewing Concepts to Promote WellnessHealth literacy is not simply the ability to read health information. The National Institutes of Health defines health literacy as the ability to read, comprehend, and analyze information; decode instructions, symbols, charts, and diagrams; weigh risks and benefits; and ultimately make decisions and take action.After the reading the following HRSA guideline https://www.hrsa.gov/advisorycommittees/bhpradvisory/actpcmd/Reports/twelfthreport.pdfDiscuss how shared decision making , motivational interviewing, and best practices of models of care can improve the health literacy of a especial popualtion ( children ,elderly, veterans). Application of Health Literacy & Motivational Interviewing Concepts to Promote Wellness.

Nursing (NURS) Course Codes -Nursing Essay assignment papers- The George Washington University

Explanation of Course Numbers

Courses in the 1000s are primarily introductory undergraduate courses

Those in the 2000s to 4000s are upper-division undergraduate courses that can also be taken for graduate credit with permission and additional work

Those in the 6000s and 8000s are for master’s, doctoral, and professional-level students

The 6000s are open to advanced undergraduate students with approval of the instructor and the dean or advising office

NURS 3101. Ethical Foundations of Nursing. 3 Credits.

Theories and principles related to common ethical and moral dilemmas faced by nursing professionals in their clinical practice. Methods of analyzing and resolving moral dilemmas using clinical decision making frameworks; methods for increasing awareness by examining and understanding the impact of the nurse’s own value system.

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NURS 3102. Nutrition for Health Professionals. 3 Credits.

Fundamentals of human nutrition and their scientific foundations. Nutritional requirements related to changing individual and family needs; food choices, health behaviors, food safety, prevention of chronic disease, and nutrition-related public health in the United States and globally. Nursing (NURS) Course Codes -Nursing Essay assignment papers- The George Washington University.

NURS 3103. Human Anatomy and Physiology I. 4 Credits.

Designed for students entering the allied health professions. Fundamental structures and functions as they relate to the human body, including homeostasis, anatomical language and body organization, tissues and histology, integumentary; and skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems. Requires a basic background in introductory cell/molecular biology; an equivalent course with a minimum grade of C may be substituted for the prerequisite. Prerequisites: 
BISC 1115
 and 1125.

NURS 3104. Human Anatomy and Physiology II. 4 Credits.

Continuation of 
NURS 3103
. Fundamental structures and functions as they relate to the human body, including homeostasis, anatomical language and body organization, tissues and histology; and cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Requires a basic background in introductory cell/molecular biology. Prerequisite: 
NURS 3103
. Nursing (NURS) Course Codes -Nursing Essay assignment papers- The George Washington University.

NURS 3110W. Transition into the Nursing Profession. 2 Credits.

Values and characteristics of the nursing profession in the context of history and current legal, regulatory, and ethical contexts. Includes a significant engagement in writing as a form of critical inquiry and scholarly expression to satisfy the WID requirement.

NURS 3111. Foundations of Health Assessment. 3 Credits.

Development of the knowledge and skills necessary for conducting comprehensive and need-specific health assessments for individuals in the context of their family and community. Nursing (NURS) Course Codes -Nursing Essay assignment papers- The George Washington University.

NURS 3112. Adult and Aging Acute and Chronic Illness. 3 Credits.

The values, knowledge and competencies at the foundation of safe, evidence-based, professional holistic nursing care of adults with common medical and surgical needs.

NURS 3113. Clinical and Nursing Skills Lab: Adult Medical-Surgical 1. 8 Credits.

Introduction and application of values, knowledge, skills and competencies through critical thinking and effective communication to provide safe, evidence-based, professional and holistic nursing care of adults with common medical and surgical needs. Corequisites: NURSE 3110W, 
NURS 3111
 and 
NURS 3118
.

NURS 3114. Advanced Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing. 3 Credits.

Safe, evidence-based, professional, and holistic nursing care related to the management of clients with advanced medical and surgical needs in a hospital environment. Prerequisites: 
NURS 3110W
, 
NURS 3111
, 
NURS 3112
, 
NURS 3113
 and 
NURS 3118
. Nursing (NURS) Course Codes -Nursing Essay assignment papers- The George Washington University.

NURS 3115. Adult Medical-Surgical 2 Lab. 4 Credits.

Laboratory skills training for developing safe, evidence-based, professional, and holistic nursing care related to the management of clients with advanced medical and surgical needs. Prerequisites: 
NURS 3110W
, 
NURS 3111
, 
NURS 3112
, 
NURS 3113
 and 
NURS 3118
.

NURS 3116. Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. 3 Credits.

Theoretical principles, concepts, and skills applicable to the provision of safe and effective nursing interventions to clients across the lifespan who are experiencing psychiatric and mental health conditions. Prerequisites: 
NURS 3110W
, 
NURS 3111
, 
NURS 3112
, 
NURS 3113
 and 
NURS 3118
.

NURS 3117. Maternity and Women’s Health Care. 3 Credits.

Nursing interventions used in health promotion, risk reduction, clinical decision making and management of women’s health issues, perinatal care of mothers and infants, gynecological health, and men’s reproductive health.

NURS 3118. Pharmacology I. 2 Credits.

The nursing process and patient teaching related to the basic principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics, medication calculations, drug-drug interactions, contraindications/precautions, and adverse effects. Nursing (NURS) Course Codes -Nursing Essay assignment papers- The George Washington University.

NURS 3119. Pathophysiology. 3 Credits.

Pathophysiology and diagnostic assessments of common disease conditions affecting individuals across the lifespan.

NURS 4099. Variable Topics. 1-6 Credits.

Assigned topics determined by the School of Nursing. Restricted to students with prior permission of the undergraduate division of the School of Nursing.

NURS 4109. Introduction to Perioperative Nursing. 3 Credits.

The role of and fundamental knowledge, skills, and competencies needed by the perioperative nurse.

NURS 4116. NPCR 5: Children & Families. 3 Credits.

NURS 4117. NPCR 6:Epidemiology&CommHealth. 3 Credits.

NURS 4118. Pharmacology II. 1 Credit.

Principles of pharmacology and mechanisms of action of drug prototypes used in clinical practice. Prerequisites: 
NURS 3110W
, 
NURS 3111
, 
NURS 3112
, 
NURS 3118
 and 
NURS 3119
.

NURS 4119. PatientSafety&HlthCareQuality. 3 Credits.

NURS 4120. Capstone:Transition to Practice. 6 Credits.

Preparation for the transition from nursing student to graduate nurse. Students critically analyze, synthesize, and apply knowledge, skills, theories, and concepts learned in the program in a precepted clinical area of special interest. Focuses in part on preparation for the National Council Licensure Examination–RN (NCLEX–RN) with emphasis on test-taking strategies, problem solving, critical thinking, and computer assisted instruction; comprehensive assessment/readiness test and secure predictor tests for the NCLEX-RN are administered at the end of the program. Prerequisites: NURS 3110, 
NURS 3111
, 
NURS 3113
, 
NURS 3114
, 
NURS 3115
, 
NURS 3116
, 
NURS 3117
, 
NURS 3118
, 
NURS 4116
, 
NURS 4119
, NURS 6201, 
NURS 6203
 and 
NURS 6204
. Nursing (NURS) Course Codes -Nursing Essay assignment papers- The George Washington University.

NURS 4121. Nursing Advancement Portfolio. 0-15 Credits.

Review of a student’s professional portfolio. Based on the results of the review, 0 to 15 credits are awarded and count toward requirements for the bachelor’s degree. In lieu of tuition, a $500 portfolio evaluation fee is charged for this course.

NURS 4417. Community and Public Health Nursing. 3 Credits.

Introduction to the roles and responsibilities of nurses in community and population-based health. Restricted to students in the RN to BSN program.

NURS 6181. Creativity and Innovation in Health Care. 3 Credits.

The theoretical conceptualizations and practical applications to promote creativity and innovation in generating ideas, identifying opportunities, and solving problems.

NURS 6202. Concepts in Population Health. 3 Credits.

Graduate-level nurses integrate and synthesize concepts associated with quality, health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic health problems with communities, the general population, and specific population groups. Issues related to culturally diverse and vulnerable populations.

NURS 6203. Nursing Leadership. 3 Credits.

Evidence-based leadership skills as a core competency in nursing to improve quality in patient care and strengthen nursing as a profession. Emphasis on theories of leadership, personal leadership, skill building, team-building techniques, change, conflict resolution, motivation, and communication skills.

NURS 6204. Health Information and Technology. 3 Credits.

Key issues and concepts related to the use of technology and information management to support the provision of high quality health care and outcomes.

NURS 6205. HealthPolicy,Quality,Political. 3 Credits.

The health policy process and analysis relevant to the three main thrusts of policy: cost, quality and access. Political, social, economic, and population factors that influence this process. Comparisons to health systems in other countries as appropriate. Quality science and informatics in the context of interdisciplinary, coordinated, and ethical health care delivery.

NURS 6207. Evidence-Based Practice for Health Care Researchers. 3 Credits.

The methodological issues of health care research. Appraisal and synthesis of research results and evidence-based methods. Identification and use of appropriate inquiry methodologies; ethical implications of research and translational scholarship. Nursing (NURS) Course Codes -Nursing Essay assignment papers- The George Washington University.

NURS 6208. Biostatistics for Health Care Research. 3 Credits.

Introduction to the basic ideas and modeling approaches used in biostatistics through the use of health care research data. Descriptive and inferential statistics; identification of appropriate statistical procedures and estimation of appropriate sample size. Application of univariate, bivariate, and multivariate statistical procedures. Nursing (NURS) Course Codes -Nursing Essay assignment papers- The George Washington University.

NURS 6209. Transitional Care. 3 Credits.

Transitional care planning and implementation, including pertinent health care policy, transitional care models, inter-professional collaboration, quality outcomes, multifaceted interventions, and the patient engagement dynamics that influence patient-centered care transitions in the current health care environment. Recommended background: BSN.

NURS 6210. Building a Quality Culture. 3 Credits.

NURS 6211. Health Care Quality Landscape. 3 Credits.

NURS 6212. Quality Improvement Science. 3 Credits.

NURS 6213. Health Care Quality Analysis. 3 Credits.

NURS 6214. Patient Safety Systems. 3 Credits.

NURS 6220. Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology. 3 Credits.

System-focused advanced physiology and pathophysiology for analysis of health deviations across the life span. Interpretation of changes in normal function that result in symptoms indicative of illness. This systematic assessment is foundational to clinical decision making and management of health deviations.

NURS 6222. Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning. 4 Credits.

Nurse Practitioner and nurse-midwifery students will acquire the knowledge, skills and clinical foundation for advanced health assessment and diagnostic reasoning in the ambulatory health care setting. This course is a prerequisite to all other clinical courses and includes a fifteen-week online didactic course, a 75-hour clinical practicum and a three day, on-campus skills training session. Nursing (NURS) Course Codes -Nursing Essay assignment papers- The George Washington University.

NURS 6224. Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner 1, Practice Introduction. 4 Credits.

Theoretical and practical foundations of common primary care conditions in the adult patient. Assessment, diagnosis, and management of culturally diverse adults. Advanced decision making and clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, health promotion and disease prevention. Concurrent clinical practicum in a primary care setting under the supervision of preceptors and faculty. Prerequisites: 
NURS 6220
, 
NURS 6222
, 
NURS 6234
.

NURS 6225. Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner 2, Adolescent & Adult. 8 Credits.

Theoretical and practical foundations of primary care of culturally diverse adolescents, adults, and older adults with chronic health problems. Synthesis and integration of advanced decision-making skills, including diagnostic reasoning and clinical judgment, health assessment, health promotion, technology, and evidence-based practice. Concurrent clinical practicum in which students manage patients in a primary care setting under the supervision of preceptors and faculty. A two- to three-day on-campus session is required. Prerequisites: 
NURS 6224
.

NURS 6226. Primary Care of the Family. 5 Credits.

The theoretical and practical foundations of family primary care.

NURS 6227. Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum. 1-7 Credits.

Clinical course for family nurse practitioner students nationally certified in another APRN population; common acute and chronic problems across the lifespan; advanced clinical decision making, health assessment, health promotion, anticipatory guidance, diagnosis and management of common illnesses, and assessment of families from culturally diverse backgrounds. Current enrollment in or successful completion of a graduate clinical course or the permission of the Program Director is required for registration. Nursing (NURS) Course Codes -Nursing Essay assignment papers- The George Washington University.

NURS 6228. Advanced Family Primary Care. 5 Credits.

Seminar and clinical practicum focusing on the integration of the family nurse practitioner role through the application of family theory and evidenced-based practice in primary care settings.

NURS 6229. Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner III: Adult, Older/Frail. 8 Credits.

Theoretical and evidence-based practice foundations for assessment and management of patients across the aging continuum. The physiologic, psychological, socioeconomic, emotional, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of the older adult in relationship to self, family, care-givers, and the health-care system are emphasized. Concurrent clinical practicum in which the student manages patients across the older-age spectrum under the supervision of preceptors and faculty. An on-campus visit is required in which students participate in a Standardized Patient final examination test-out. Prerequisite: 
NURS 6225
.

NURS 6230. Family Nurse Practitioner 1, Lifespan Primary Care/Diagnosis/Management. 4 Credits.

First clinically based course for family nurse practitioner students. Didactic and clinical experiences in primary care, focusing on prevention and common/chronic health problems across the lifespan. Prerequisites: 
NURS 6220
 Advanced Pathophysiology, 
NURS 6222
 Advanced Health Assessment, 
NURS 6234
 Advanced Pharmacology.

NURS 6231. Family Nurse Practitioner II: Lifespan Primary Care/Diagnosis/Management. 8 Credits.

Second clinically based course for family nurse practitioner students. Didactic and clinical experiences in family nurse practitioner care, focusing on prevention and common/chronic health problems across the lifespan. Prerequisites: 
NURS 6220
, 
NURS 6222
, 
NURS 6230
 and 
NURS 6234
.

NURS 6232. Family Nurse Practitioner 3, Professional Issues/Diagnosis/Management. 8 Credits.

Third course for family nurse practitioner students. Didactic and clinical experiences in primary care, focusing on prevention and common/chronic health problems across the lifespan. Consideration of professional issues for FNPs: Role development, certification, ethical issues in practice, inter-professional collaboration, and health care reimbursement issues are discussed and related to current clinical experiences. Prerequisites: 
NURS 6220
 Advanced Pathophysiology, 
NURS 6222
 Advanced Health Assessment, 
NURS 6234
 Pharmacology, 
NURS 6230
 FNP I, 
NURS 6231
 FNP 2.

NURS 6233. Genetics for Health Care Providers. 3 Credits.

Basic scientific principles of genetics and their clinical applications.

NURS 6234. Advanced Pharm for Nursing. 3 Credits.

This course will cover an introduction to pharmacotherapeutics as it primarily applied to Advanced practice Nurses in Primary Care settins. The course will briefly review key pathophysiologic points, and then will discuss the pharmocotherapeutic interventions that may be considered in the treatment of disease. The course will begin with a general introduction to the foundations for professional practice and the concepts of pharmacoeconomics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenetics will be introduced. Issues surrounding community practices in pharmacotherapeutics will be explored. The course will then focus on pharmacological interventions in the spectrum of disease states seen in primary care practices involving the Nervous system, Immune System, Cardiovascular system, Hematologic system, Genitourinary system, Gastrointestinal system, Respiratory system, Endocrine system, Sensory systems, and the Skin. Nursing (NURS) Course Codes -Nursing Essay assignment papers- The George Washington University.

NURS 6235. Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 1: Introduction to Practice. 4 Credits.

The second clinical practicum course for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner students. The scientific underpinnings and practical management of complex acute and chronic conditions across a spectrum of care delivery situations from subacute rehabilitation, to urgent care, emergency department, hospital-based care, and critical care; advanced decision making and clinical judgment in the application of evidence-based practice, health promotion, and disease prevention; acute and chronic conditions most commonly encountered across the spectrum of care delivery settings; theoretical, academic, and political elements involved in the evolution of the AGACNP role. In the required clinical practicum students manage patients’ acute, chronic, and critical conditions under the supervision of preceptors and faculty. Recommended background: prior completion of 
NURS 6220
, 
NURS 6234
 and 
NURS 6222
.

NURS 6236. Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 2: Complex and Acute Illness. 8 Credits.

The second clinical practicum course for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner students. Management of complex, acute stable and unstable conditions experienced by a variety of age groups from adolescents to middle-aged adults, to the elderly; application of advanced assessment techniques and technology for the diagnosis and management of patients. Both clinical and simulation experiences provide students with opportunities to provide advanced evidence-based interventions. Prerequisites: 
NURS 6235
. Recommended background: prior completion of 
NURS 6220
, 
NURS 6234
 and 
NURS 6222
. Nursing (NURS) Course Codes -Nursing Essay assignment papers- The George Washington University.

NURS 6237. Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 3: Complex and Chronic Disease Mgt Adolesc/Elderly. 8 Credits.

The third clinical practicum course for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner students. The scientific underpinnings and the practical management of complex acute and chronic conditions across a spectrum of care delivery situations from subacute rehabilitation, to urgent care, emergency department, hospital-based care, and critical care; the scope of practice of the AGACNP is not setting specific; rather, it is based on the needs of patients. Special issues for adolescents and the frail elderly and evaluation of care for adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Prerequisites: 
NURS 6235
 and 
NURS 6236
. Recommended background: prior completion of 
NURS 6220
, 
NURS 6234
 and 
NURS 6222
.

NURS 6239. Bridge to Nurse Midwifery. 1 Credit.

NURS 6241. The Health Care Enterprise. 3 Credits.

Overview of general management business principles related to health care systems. Management of patient-centered care delivery; strategic health care leadership; organizational, marketing, and fiscal management principles. Same as 
HSCI 6241
. Nursing (NURS) Course Codes -Nursing Essay assignment papers- The George Washington University.

NURS 6242. Psychopharmacology. 3 Credits.

Overview of the neurobiological and psychopharmacological principles for the clinical management of psychotropic medications in the treatment of mental illnesses across the lifespan; integrates neuroanatomy, pharmacogenomics, neurophysiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, pharmacology and behavioral science. Prerequisites: 
NURS 6220
, 
NURS 6222
 and 
NURS 6234
.

NURS 6243. Addiction and Change. 3 Credits.

Principles of addiction and change with a focus on correlating how changes in behavior lead to recovery in addictions. Models of addiction and change, the neurobiology of addiction, behavior change theories and models, and treating addictions through behavioral mechanisms.

NURS 6244. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing with Families and Groups Across the Lifespan. 3 Credits.

Theoretical and conceptual models related to the developmental and functional processes within family systems, therapy groups, and psychoeducation groups; the PMHNP’s scope of practice as it relates to conducting family and group psychotherapy. Concurrent clinical practicum under preceptor and faculty supervision for a minimum of 75 hours over the course of the semester. Prerequisites: 
NURS 6242
 and 
NURS 6245
. Nursing (NURS) Course Codes -Nursing Essay assignment papers- The George Washington University.

NURS 6245. Psychiatric/Mental Health Diagnostic Assessment Across the Lifespan. 4 Credits.

Theoretical and foundational knowledge for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing mental illnesses across the lifespan. Concurrent clinical practicum under the supervision of preceptors and faculty. Students must complete a minimum of 150 clinical hours. Prerequisites: 
NURS 6220
, 
NURS 6222
 and 
NURS 6234
.

NURS 6246. Psychiatric/Mental Health Advanced Practice Nursing with Individuals Across the Lifespan. 3 Credits.

Examines, analyzes, and evaluates treatment models and evidence-based interventions for the care of individuals living with acute and chronic mental illnesses across the lifespan. Concurrent clinical practicum under the supervision of preceptors and faculty. Students must complete a minimum of 75 clinical hours. Prerequisites: 
NURS 6242
 and 
NURS 6245
.

NURS 6247. Population-based Psychiatric/Mental Health Advanced Practice Nursing Across the Lifespan. 3 Credits.

Designed to build psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner skills in a variety of clinical settings; integration of foundational knowledge from course work to provide safe and competent behavioral health care to individuals across the lifespan. Co-requisite: 
NURS 6245
. Prerequisites: 
NURS 6220
, 
NURS 6222
, 
NURS 6234
 and 
NURS 6246
.

NURS 6248. Integrated Application of Psychiatric/Mental Health Advanced Practice Nursing. 3 Credits.

Developing competency in the PMHNP role; integration of foundational knowledge from coursework to provide safe and competent behavioral health care to individuals across the lifespan. Restricted to students in the post-master’s certificate in psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner program. Prerequisites: 
NURS 6220
, 
NURS 6222
, 
NURS 6234
, 
NURS 6242
, 
NURS 6244
, 
NURS 6245
, 
NURS 6246
 and 
NURS 6247
. Nursing (NURS) Course Codes -Nursing Essay assignment papers- The George Washington University.

NURS 6249. Psychotherapeutic Treatment Modalities. 3 Credits.

Evidence-based psychotherapeutic treatment modalities used by the nurse practitioner in providing behavioral health care across the lifespan. Theoretical foundations for selecting and using psychotherapeutic interventions as part of the treatment plan. Prerequisites: 
NURS 6220
, 
NURS 6222
, 
NURS 6234
, 
NURS 6242
, 
NURS 6243
, 
NURS 6244
, 
NURS 6245
, 
NURS 6246
 and 
NURS 6247
.

NURS 6250. Family Nurse Practitioner I for Nurse Practitioners: Adult Primary Care Diagnosis Management. 2 Credits.

First theory course for family nurse practitioner students who are nationally certified in another APRN population. Focus is on prevention, screening, and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health problems across the lifespan. Corequisite: 
NURS 6227
. Prerequisite: 
NURS 6222
.

NURS 6251. Family Nurse Practitioner II for Nurse Practitioners: Lifespan Primary Care Diagnosis Management. 4 Credits.

Second theory course for family nurse practitioner students nationally certified in another APRN population; prevention, screening, and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health problems across the lifespan. Corequisite: 
NURS 6227
. Prerequisite: 
NURS 6250
.

NURS 6252. Family Nurse Practitioner III for Nurse Practitioners: Lifespan Primary Care Diagnosis Management. 4 Credits.

Third theory course for family nurse practitioner students nationally certified in another APRN population; common acute and chronic problems across the lifespan; professional issues, role development, certification, ethical issues in practice, inter-professional collaboration, and health care reimbursement issues. Corequisite: 
NURS 6227
. Prerequisite: 
NURS 6251
.

NURS 6256. Intro to Palliative Care. 3 Credits.

NURS 6258. Leadership Capstone Pract I. 3 Credits.

Nursing 6258 is the first of a two-semester capstone course designed to provide a mentored practicum that offers the opportunity to apply leadership content and refine leadership abilities in a setting and practice area mutually agreed upon by the student and course faculty.

NURS 6259. Leadership Capstone Pract II. 3 Credits.

Nursing 6259 is a continuation of 
NURS 6258
 and is designed to provide a mentored internship practicum, the opportunity to apply leadership content, and refine leadership abilities.

NURS 6260. Foundations of Coaching. 3 Credits.

Nurse coaching methodology and competencies. Leadership and therapeutic relationship skills and the theory and meta-science fundamental to each skill. Assessing readiness for change, building trust and warmth, obtaining and holding the clients agenda, visioning, awareness raising techniques, brainstorming, and goal setting.

NURS 6261. Advanced Coaching Skills. 3 Credits.

Builds on concepts introduced in 
NURS 6260
. Multidisciplinary and nursing theories foundational to nurse coaching. Advanced coaching techniques and common coaching topics and contexts such as weight loss, stress and time management, and executive coaching. Prerequisites: 
NURS 6260
.

NURS 6262. Leadership Coaching in Nursing. 3 Credits.

Theoretical foundations and evidence for leadership coaching in nursing; the different applications of coaching in nursing management. Executive coaching, team coaching, peer coaching, and personal career coaching. Application and evaluation of multiple models, competencies, and methodologies for nursing leadership coaching through learning activities and live demonstration. Creation of a complete evidence-based coaching strategy for a case study.

NURS 6272. HumanResrcDev/HlthProfPractice. 3 Credits.

NURS 6273. Health Info Quality & Outcomes. 3 Credits.

NURS 6274. Health Economics & Finance. 3 Credits.

NURS 6275. Leadership &Change/Health Care. 3 Credits.

NURS 6276. Foundations of Palliative Care. 3 Credits.

NURS 6277. Pain and Suffering. 3 Credits.

NURS 6278. PalliativeCare:Chronic Illness. 3 Credits.

NURS 6279. Palliative Care Practicum. 1-3 Credits.

Provides the advanced practice nurse with the opportunity to practice within an interdisciplinary healthcare team, integrating concepts from core courses to the holistic management of suffering, pain, and other symptoms. Nursing (NURS) Course Codes -Nursing Essay assignment papers- The George Washington University.

NURS 6280. Palliative Care Practicum II. 1-4 Credits.

NURS 6281. PC Leadership and Management. 2 Credits.

NURS 6282. Teaching and Learning in Health Care I: Foundations of Instructional Design. 3 Credits.

Principles of instructional design with an emphasis on the use of active, authentic learning and assessment methods in academic and health care delivery settings; analyzing learning needs, defining learning objectives, planning and sequencing strategies to support learner mastery, and assessing learning outcomes.

NURS 6283. Teaching and Learning in Health Care II: Learner Engagement. 3 Credits.

Theory- and evidence-based strategies and techniques to promote learner engagement, interactivity, and deep levels of learning; theories and principles of learner-centered teaching to facilitate learning in didactic and clinical settings.

NURS 6284. Teaching and Learning in Health Care III: Program and Curriculum Development. 3 Credits.

Design, development, implementation and evaluation of academic, clinical, and professional educational programs in nursing and other health professions; analysis and integration of national, professional and institutional policies, requirements, and standards to develop an outcomes-based curriculum.

NURS 6285. Overview of Health Care Policy. 3 Credits.

Federal, state, and local legislative, regulatory, electoral, and judicial structures and processes; applications to health care problem identification, policy decision making and implementation.

NURS 6286. Problem Analysis and Health Policy Formulation. 3 Credits.

Major health problems in the United States from within the framework of policy analysis; problem identification, agenda setting, policymaking, budgeting, implementation, and evaluation.

NURS 6287. Policy and Politics of Health Care Financing and Reimbursement. 3 Credits.

Perspectives on health care financing and reimbursement; the role of health professionals; direct and indirect influences of current health policies and reimbursement on cost, quality, access, and patient experience of care. Prerequisites: 
NURS 6285
 and 
NURS 6286
.

NURS 6288. Influencing Health Care Regulatory Policy. 3 Credits.

Analysis of rulemaking and regulatory processes that have an impact on health-related issues; workforce scopes of practice; public safety; and roles and influence of federal agencies and private organizations charged with implementing legislation. Prerequisites: 
NURS 6285
 and 
NURS 6286
. Nursing (NURS) Course Codes -Nursing Essay assignment papers- The George Washington University.

NURS 6289. Influencing Health Care Legislative Policy. 3 Credits.

Constituent representation and fiduciary roles and responsibilities through participation on boards and committees; preparation of briefing materials, testimony, public comments regarding proposed rules. Prerequisites: 
NURS 6285
, 
NURS 6286
 and 
NURS 6287
.

NURS 6290. Global Health for Health Care Professionals. 3 Credits.

Global health problems and issues from an interdisciplinary perspective; social determinants of health, health disparities, disease burden measurement and trends; possible policy solutions; and key ethical and human rights concerns.

NURS 6291. AdvTopics. 1-9 Credits.

NURS 6292. Teachw/Tech.inHealthProfession. 3 Credits.

NURS 6293. Health Ed.for Indiv&Community. 3 Credits.

NURS 6294. SpirtlBelief&Pract/HlthCare. 3 Credits.

NURS 6295. Health Care Quality Process. 3 Credits.

NURS 6296. Ped Health Assess & Pharm. 1 Credit.

NURS 6297. Independent Study. 1-9 Credits.

NURS 6298. NP Clinical Completion. 1-5 Credits.

NURS 8401. Org Concepts in Nursing. 3 Credits.

NURS 8402. Knowledge Managemnt in Nursing. 3 Credits.

NURS 8403. Translating Research into Prac. 3 Credits.

NURS 8404. Health Services Research and Policy for Nurses. 3 Credits.

The components, institutions, and characteristics of the U.S. health care system; using health services research to assess the impact of health policy on health system performance and nursing practice; formulation of policy-relevant research questions related to nursing; and the role of nurse leaders as change agents within the U.S. health policy environment. Nursing (NURS) Course Codes -Nursing Essay assignment papers- The George Washington University.

NURS 8405. Healthcare Quality Improvement. 3 Credits.

NURS 8406. Field Exp Adv Nursing Practice. 3 Credits.

NURS 8407. Grant Writing. 3 Credits.

NURS 8408. Topics Pharmacology. 3 Credits.

NURS 8409. Health Care Quality Practicum. 3 Credits.

Application of quality improvement processes and patient safety theories, models, methods, and tools in health care settings to conceive and execute a quality improvement (QI) project in an organizational setting. The final deliverable is a comprehensive QI project report.

NURS 8410. Executive Presence I. 2 Credits.

NURS 8411. Executive Presence II. 2 Credits.

This is a continuation of Executive Presence I. In this course, the student will examine power shifts in leadership, revisit change as a stimulus for innovation, participate in an interactive session for individuals who can practice communicating their practicum proposals and receiving friendly feedback and constructive input from their peers, and re-evaluate the leadership development plan designed in Executive Presence I.

NURS 8412. HC Finance for Nurse Leaders. 3 Credits.

NURS 8413. Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Advanced Role Immersion. 3 Credits.

Students develop and integrate bedside with systems and population level competencies; role development, leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, systems management, and evidenced-based practice are discussed and applied to concurrent clinical experiences; independent practice skills in the context of interdisciplinary teams. Prerequisites: 
NURS 6235
, 
NURS 6236
and 
NURS 6237
. Recommended background: prior enrollment in 
NURS 6220
, 
NURS 6234
 and 
NURS 6222
. Nursing (NURS) Course Codes -Nursing Essay assignment papers- The George Washington University.

NURS 8414. DNP Residency. 3 Credits.

NURS 8416. Entrepreneurship for Nurse Leaders. 3 Credits.

Concepts and methods of the entrepreneurial process for the nursing professional; the initial step of identifying and exploring an issue through pitching a final product.

NURS 8498. Research Project Proposal. 3 Credits.

NURS 8499. Clinical Research Project. 3 Credits. Nursing (NURS) Course Codes -Nursing Essay assignment papers- The George Washington University.

NURS 6208 FINAL PROJECT AND GUIDELINES ESSAY ASSIGNMENT PAPER

 
Part I (5 points)

A NP researcher randomly sampled 100 women aged 50-65 years and measured their minutes of exercise in the past week, BMI, and depression. Depression was measured using a Likert type scale consisting of 20 items. The summation score ranged from 20 to 100 and the higher the score, the higher the level of depression.  The correlation coefficients (Pearson’s rs) are summarized in the following table. For the analyses, statistical significant level was set at α=0.05.

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Table 1: correlation among minutes of exercise, BMI and depression

 

Exercise in past week (minutes)

BMI

BMI

-0.20

 

Depression score

-0.30 (P<0.05) 0.21   Write a research and null hypotheses regarding the relationship between exercise and depression. Based on the test statistics in table 1, what is you conclusion regarding your research hypothesis? (Hint: discuss both the magnitude and direction of the relationship). What proportion of variance is shared by minutes of exercise and depression among women 50-65 years of age? NURS 6208 Final Project and Guidelines Essay Assignment Paper For the relationship between minutes of exercise and BMI, what was the estimated power of the statistical test? (Using the power table on page 202, table 9.1, Polit 2010). What was the risk that a type II error was committed? If -0.20 is a good estimation of population correction, what sample size would be needed to achieve power of 0.80 at α=0.05?   PART II. (5 points)   Using the “N6208 Final Project Data”, select two variables with nominal or ordinal level measurements, and perform the descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage).  [Please select only dichotomous variables from the following list: worknow, poverty, smoker, PoorHealth] . Then perform the bi-variate descriptive statistics using crosstabulation. Hand calculate the ARs, ARR, RR, and OR. Perform a chi-square analysis. Write a report with the following sections: NURS 6208 Final Project and Guidelines Essay Assignment Paper. Introduction : Including the variables, measurement levels, one bivariate research question, and one hypothesis [ for example, the event of adverse risk (using your variable name here, for instance, alcohol usage) will be higher/or lower in the risk exposed group (i.e., marijuana use) compare to the non-exposed group (non-users of marijuana)] . Method : Include sample description (sample size, eligibility criteria) and statistical methods used for data analysis. (The sample information can be found in “Polit Dataset Description” in SPSS Data Sets folder). NURS 6208 Final Project and Guidelines Essay Assignment Paper. Results : Include frequencies and percentages for the two variables, crosstabulation results, risk indexes (ARs, ARR, RR, and OR), and chi-square test results. Include a summary table for the results and write your interpretation (Attach SPSS outputs). Discussion : Write a report including summary and interpretation of the findings reported in the previous sections relative to the research questions you posed. NURS 6208 Final Project and Guidelines Essay Assignment Paper.   Part III. (10 points)   Run a one-way ANOVA using the dataset “N6208 Final Project Data”. The Dataset contains 1000 cases from the original PolitDatasetA. Two variables will be used for this analysis: Satisfaction and Houseproblem . The variable Houseproblem is created using the variable housprob , a summary index of eight variables about current housing problems for the women in this sample—for example, whether or not they had their utilities cut off, had vermin in the household, had unreliable hear, and so forth.  The variable housprob is a count of the total number of times the women said “yes” to these eight questions.  The variable housprob is recoded into Houseproblem based on number of housing problems. The coding for Houseproblem is: 1=no housing problems, 2=one housing problem, and 3= two or more housing problems. NURS 6208 Final Project and Guidelines Essay Assignment Paper. Satisfaction measures the overall satisfaction with material sell-being. This variable is a summated rating scale variable for women’s responses to their degree of satisfaction with four aspects of their material sell-being—their housing, food, furniture, and clothing for themselves and their children. Each item was coded from 1 (very dissatisfied) to 4 (very satisfied), so the overall score for the four items could range from a low of 4 (4 X 1) to 16 (4 X 4). Higher score indicates greater satisfaction. This scale has an internal consistency Cronbach’s alpha of 0.90. The content validity and construct validity have been established in previous research. For this analysis, use the variable Houseproblem as the independent (group) variable and variable Satisfaction as the outcome variable. To run the one-way ANOVA, click Analyze → Compare Means → Oneway.  In the opening dialogue box, move Satisfaction into the Dependent List and Houseproblem into the slot for Factor. Click the Options pushbutton, and click Descriptives and Homogeneity of Variance, then continue. Next, click the Post Hoc pushbutton and select LSD.  Click continue, then OK, and answer these questions: What are the mean levels of satisfaction in the three groups? Report the mean, SD, minimum, maximum and sample size in a table. Write a research question. Write the research hypothesis and the null hypothesis. What was the value of the F statistic? What were the degrees of freedom? What was the probability level for the F statistic? Can the null hypothesis be rejected? According to the LSD test, were any group means significantly different from any others? If yes, which ones? NURS 6208 Final Project and Guidelines Essay Assignment Paper. Write a paragraph summarizing the results. Attach the relevant SPSS printouts. NURS 6208 Final Project and Guidelines Essay Assignment Paper.   Evaluative Criteria FINAL project Criteria 4 3 2 1 Clarity of research questions and variables         Accurate description of methods         Thoroughness and accuracy of results         Accuracy of interpretations         Overall quality: logic, grammar, APA format.         Total Score         Legend: 1=inaccurate, all information is wrong or did not provide an answer to the question 2=some information is wrong 3=most information is accurate 4=all information is accurate with high quality on all aspects. NURS 6208 Final Project and Guidelines Essay Assignment Paper.

Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare

Define and discuss the differences between licensure, certification, and accreditation as they relate to health care facilities.

Discuss the ethical or legal requirements and responsibilities that a health care organization has in ensuring its facility is licensed, certified, and accredited. When discussing licensure requirements, ensure that you research requirements based on the state in which you reside.

Define and discuss the differences between the licensure and certification as they relate to healthcare providers or professionals.

Discuss the ethical or legal requirements and responsibilities that a health care organization has in ensuring its staff members are licensed and certified. Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare.

Research and discuss an accrediting body that will provide accreditation to the facility you are proposing. Ensure that you provide a history of the organization, what types of facilities they accredit, and how the organization has impacted the quality of health care in the United States.

Note:
 You must include a minimum of 3 scholarly references. Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare

Medical Technology Essay

The use of health information technology (HIT) has increased dramatically over the past decade, resulting in the federal government enacting several pieces of legislation such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009. Continuing to build on your proposal for a healthcare facility from Weeks 1 and 2, you are assigned to research and discuss the following:

Discuss the financial and health benefits that can be realized by implementing an electronic health record (EHR).

Research and explain the estimated cost of implementing an EHR and the estimated cost of managing an EHR over the long run. Medical Technology Essay.

Discuss current security concerns surrounding HIT and the EHR.

Discuss how electronic health records can be used for decision-making and problem-solving.

Choose 1 piece of federal legislation (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH Act, Meaningful Use), and discuss the requirements that legislation imposes on the use of HIT and the EHR.

Note:
 You must use at least 4 scholarly references. Medical Technology Essay.

Leadership Nursing Paper

Assignment Instructions

You have been offered the opportunity to apply for a leadership position in your organization. As a part of the application process, your potential employer uses the National Center for Healthcare Leadership’s (NCHL) competency model of leadership development (NCHL, 2016), which includes a 360-degree evaluation. The evaluation is an assessment that includes anonymous, confidential feedback from those around you, such as your peers, supervisor, direct reports, stakeholders, as well as a self-assessment on behavior (relational), technical and operational skills, and strategic ability. As a part of this 360-degree evaluation, you will complete the self-assessment component. This information will be shared with the interview committee for the position, so it is important that you demonstrate your knowledge and experience in each of the areas outlined below. Leadership Nursing Paper.

To complete this Leadership Nursing Paper assignment, you will need to:

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Identify and analyze at least one leadership theory or style (Transformational)  that you believe best aligns with your own thoughts of what leadership means. Use that theory or style (or theories or styles) to analyze your strengths and weaknesses.

Evaluate the leadership characteristics you already possess. Then, identify at least two additional leadership characteristics you would like to develop. Explain how these characteristics will allow you to guide, educate, inform, and influence others to manage change in the field of health care.

Evaluate how your leadership attributes will serve to help you build and maintain collaborative relationships across disciplines within your community.

Identify the main principles of ethical leadership in health care, citing your sources, and evaluate how you can best apply them given your leadership style. Where do you have room to grow in this area? How can you prepare yourself to do so? Leadership Nursing Paper

Analyze how you, as a health care leader, can address diversity and inclusion. Explain why these factors are important and how they contribute to effective leadership in health care. Give an example you have experienced or read about. Cite your sources.

Summarize how the concepts and information you have gained from this course and from your own research will guide your continued leadership development and how you will apply them in practice. Leadership Nursing Paper.

Be clear and concise in your writing. Express your main points, arguments, and conclusions coherently.

Use correct grammar and mechanics. Be sure to support your claims, arguments, and conclusions with credible evidence from scholarly sources.

Cite your sources appropriately. Use correct APA formatting for all in-text citations and references.

Include a title page, abstract, and reference page. An APA style paper template and associated tutorial, linked in the assignment Resources, are provided to help you in writing and formatting your Leadership Nursing Paper. Format your work per these documents. Leadership Nursing Paper.

Submission Requirements

Your Leadership Nursing Paper should meet the following requirements:

Written communication:
 Write coherently to support central ideas, in appropriate format, and with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Length of paper:
 6–8 typed, double-spaced pages, excluding the title page, abstract, and reference page.

References:
 At least five different resources (peer-reviewed journals or sources, assigned unit readings, et cetera) to support your statements.

APA formatting:
 Follow current APA guidelines for style and formatting, as well as for citing your resources in the body of your paper and on the Reference page.

Included a properly formatted title page, abstract, and reference page.

The APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOCX] and the associated APA Style Paper Template [DOCX] are linked in Resources to help you in writing and formatting your Leadership Nursing Paper. Format your work per these documents.

Font and font size
: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Reference

National Center for Healthcare Leadership. (2016). 
NCHL organizational assessments
. Retrieved from http://www.nchl.org/static.asp?path=2852,3241. Leadership Nursing Paper

Windshield Survey Assessment Essay Assignment Paper – Diverse and vulnerable populations disease prevention and health promotion

Develop a 3–5-page report that explains how an organization serves the health care concerns and needs of a population. The report should identify gaps in the health care service, explain strategies to bridge the gaps, and describe potential barriers to those strategies.

Note
: The assessments in this course build upon each other. You are strongly encouraged to complete them in sequence. Windshield Survey Assessment Essay Assignment Paper – Diverse and vulnerable populations disease prevention and health promotion

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

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Competency 1: Explain the principles and concepts of disease prevention and health promotion for diverse and vulnerable populations.

Identify barriers to implementing evidence-based strategies to bridge gaps in the health care service provided by an organization to a vulnerable or diverse population.

Competency 2: Develop evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention initiatives for diverse and vulnerable populations.

Describe the primary health concern for a vulnerable or diverse population.

Identify gaps in the health care service provided by an organization to a vulnerable or diverse population.

Explain evidence-based strategies to bridge gaps in the health care service provided by an organization to a vulnerable or diverse population.

Competency 3: Apply basic epidemiological concepts, data analysis methods, tools, and databases to determine the effectiveness of health promotion and disease prevention initiatives for diverse and vulnerable populations.

Explain how a health care organization serves the primary health care concerns of a vulnerable or diverse population. Windshield Survey Assessment Essay Assignment Paper – Diverse and vulnerable populations disease prevention and health promotion

Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the health care professions.

Write content clearly and logically, with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.

Correctly format paper, citations, and references using APA style. Windshield Survey Assessment Essay Assignment Paper – Diverse and vulnerable populations disease prevention and health promotion

Preparation

Now that your team has a better understanding of the population served by the organization, you need to evaluate how able the organization is to serve the specific health care needs of the population identified in the Windshield Survey assessment.

Use the Internet and the Capella library to locate at least three academic or professional resources to use in this assessment.

Follow the same formatting instructions that you used in the Windshield Survey assessment. Your assessment should be done as a report for your team, using APA formatting for in-text citations and references.

Requirements

In your organizational evaluation, complete the following:

Describe the primary health concern for a vulnerable or diverse population.

Explain how the organization currently serves this health care concern. Be sure you include information on how the organization communicates to the population.

Identify gaps in the health care service provided to the population.

Explain evidence-based strategies to bridge the gaps in health care service provided to the population.

Identify any possible barriers to implementing your strategies. Windshield Survey Assessment Essay Assignment Paper – Diverse and vulnerable populations disease prevention and health promotion

Additional Requirements

Include a title page and reference page. The completed assessment should be 3–5 pages in length, not including the title page and reference page.

Reference at least three current scholarly or professional resources.

Use current APA format for citations and references.

Use Times New Roman font, 12 point.

Double space. Windshield Survey Assessment Essay Assignment Paper – Diverse and vulnerable populations disease prevention and health promotion

Windshield Survey Template and Instructions

Note:
Content adapted from the Work Group for Community Health and Development: Community Tool Box’s “Windshield and Walking Surveys.”

Windshield and walking surveys are useful ways to assess specific aspects of a community or neighborhood and help give you a sense of the community.

Conduct your survey at the time that works best for your schedule, but keep in mind that to truly understand the people who live within the community (or neighborhood), you may wish to do the survey more than once, and at different times of the day or different days of the week. For the purposes of this course, you are not required to do the survey more than once. Windshield Survey Template and Instructions.

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Please be mindful of your personal safety.
If there is a known issue with hostility between specific groups, it may not be safe for some people to survey particular neighborhoods. Do not knowingly put yourself in harm’s way.

 

Preparation

Get familiar with the survey questions and know what you will be looking for.

Use a checklist to be sure you have covered all the questions and observed all the areas you want to.

Be as inconspicuous as possible. Not only do people act differently when they know they are being observed, they may also become suspicious or hostile.

Be sure you carry identification.

Take notes along the way. You can also take photos with a camera or cell phone to help you remember what you have seen.

Always pay attention to your safety. Be aware of the neighborhood and the situation. Windshield Survey Template and Instructions

 

Observation

Use the spaces between the questions below for your notes. You can write more complete observations once you return home.

 

Housing:
What is the age and condition of housing in the community or neighborhood? Are the houses and apartments kept up, or are they run-down and in need of repair? Are the yards neat or overgrown? Windshield Survey Template and Instructions

 

 

 

 

 

Other Buildings:
Are other buildings mostly or fully occupied? Are public and commercial buildings accessible by people with disabilities? Windshield Survey Template and Instructions

 

 

 

 

Parks and Public Spaces:
Are parks and other public spaces well maintained? Are they used by a variety of people? Are there sports facilities such as baseball fields, basketball courts, and soccer fields?

 

 

 

 

 

Culture and Entertainment:
Are there museums, libraries, theaters, restaurants, historic sites, and so forth? Do they reflect the culture of the community? Are they readily accessible? Windshield Survey Template and Instructions

 

 

 

 

 

Streets:
Are there trees and plants along the streets? Are there sidewalks? Are the streets and sidewalks clean? Are there trash cans sitting out in sight? Are there people on the streets? Do they interact with each other? Are the streets well-lit at night?

 

 

 

 

 

Business and Industry:
What kinds of businesses are there? Are there vacant storefronts? In what languages are business signs? Do the businesses provide the necessities for the community (such as groceries and medications)? Is there any kind of industry present?

 

 

 

 

 

Traffic and Transportation:
Is there evidence of public transportation? Is it well used? Is it easy to navigate and use? How much does it cost? Who uses it? How heavy is the traffic? Is there a major road or highway close by? Is the traffic mostly commercial (such as delivery vans and trucks) or private cars? Are there many bicycles? Are there bike lanes and bike racks? Windshield Survey Template and Instructions

 

 

 

 

Public Services:
Are there identifiable public service providers such as mental health clinics, food banks, and homeless shelters? Are there police or fire stations nearby? Are they easy to reach?

 

 

 

 

 

Religious Centers:
Are there churches or other religious institutions? Are they of one faith, or do they represent a variety of faiths? Is there one dominant religion represented?

 

 

 

 

 

Health Services:
How many hospitals and clinics are there? How big are they? Are they easy to get to?

 

 

 

 

 

Education:
Are there public or private K-12 schools nearby? Are they well-maintained? Are there any two- or four-year colleges or universities? Are they public or private? Windshield Survey Template and Instructions

 

 

 

 

 

Population:
Who lives in the community? Are there identifiable racial or ethnic groups? Do particular groups seem to live in particular areas? Is one age group or gender more obvious? Do the people who live in this community seem to interact with each other?

 

 

 

 

 

What is your overall impression of the community?

 

 

 

 

Summary and Analysis

To help you analyze what you have seen and decide how to use it, here are some questions you should consider:

What are the community’s outstanding strengths?

What seem to be the community’s biggest challenges?

What was the most unexpected thing you observed?

What aspect of the community really stood out for you?

How can you use this information to help develop a health promotion and wellness plan for the population that lives here? Windshield Survey Template and Instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windshield_survey_template_instructions.

Reference

Work Group for Community Health and Development. (n.d.).
Windshield and walking surveys.
Retrieved from Community tool box Web site: http://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/assessment/assessing-community-needs-and-resources/windshield-walking-surveys/main. Windshield Survey Template and Instructions.

Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers

Conduct a windshield survey to identify a population and its primary health concern. Develop a 3–5-page report that explains demographic changes for a population and describes the health disparities and social determinants of health that can affect the population.

Note: The assessments in this course build upon each other. You are strongly encouraged to complete them in sequence. Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

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Competency 1: Explain the principles and concepts of disease prevention and health promotion for diverse and vulnerable populations.

Describe a vulnerable or diverse population living within a neighborhood or community.

Describe health risks and health care needs for a vulnerable or diverse population.

Competency 3: Apply basic epidemiological concepts, data analysis methods, tools, and databases to determine the effectiveness of health promotion and disease prevention initiatives for diverse and vulnerable populations. Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers.

Explain demographic changes for a vulnerable or diverse population.

Competency 4: Examine the ethical, legal, and economic factors related to health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations.

Identify health disparities and social determinants of health that can affect a vulnerable or diverse population. Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers.

Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the health care professions.

Describe the overall condition of a neighborhood or community.

Write content clearly and logically, with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.

Correctly format paper, citations, and references using APA style. Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers.

Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers

Assessment Instructions

Preparation

Over the past few years, leadership for the health care organization for which you work has noticed a distinct change in the population served by the organization. Leadership wants to make sure they are addressing the needs of this population. You have been asked to participate on an interdisciplinary team that is charged with learning how the population has changed and what needs to be done within the organization to develop a wellness education program that will target the needs and concerns of the population. Your first step in this process is to conduct a windshield survey and report your findings back to your team. Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers.

A windshield survey is an inexpensive, time-efficient way to assess and better understand a community and the people who live within that community. Understanding the demographics of a community will help you determine the health-related issues that are likely to exist so you can plan the most appropriate types of wellness programs, health education, and disease prevention programs. Windshield surveys are done by making visual observations of a neighborhood or community while driving; hence the name. This type of survey lets you observe the housing conditions, use of open spaces, shopping, schools, types of transportation, human services, protective services, and other aspects of the overall daily life of a community. Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers.

Before you start, you need to identify the boundaries of the neighborhood or community you plan to observe. For the purposes of this course, you should keep the size of the area to no more than 2–3 square miles. The area should be large enough for you to gather relevant information, but small enough that your observation does not take you more than 1–2 hours. With this size, it is not necessary to use a car to complete the survey; you can also walk or bike. Whichever method you use, be mindful of your personal safety. It may be helpful to map out the route you will take ahead of time. It can also be helpful (and safer) to have another person do the driving while you observe and make notes. Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers.

Once you are on the route, start making observations right away. Stop frequently to write down notes. A template is provided in the Required Resources to help you document your observations.

The timing of your observation can be important in helping you focus on specific items. If possible, consider conducting your survey more than once at different times of the day. For example, if you make your observations too early in the morning, you may miss things that take place later in the day that provide a different perspective of the neighborhood. It is also important to be as objective as possible when making your observations.

Requirements

Conduct the windshield survey, using the template located in the Required Resources for this assessment.

Use the template as a guide to write a report for your team. If possible, look at other written documents used within your organization. How are they formatted? Follow that format as closely as possible, making sure you still use APA guidelines for your in-text references, citations, and reference page. Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers.

Based on your observations and notes from your survey experience, write a report that includes the following:

Describe, briefly, the neighborhood or community you observed (overall condition, types of spaces and businesses, evidence of services, and so forth).

Describe a vulnerable or diverse population you observed living within the neighborhood or community.

Now you will need to do some research on the population you described:

Explain how the demographics for the population have changed over the past 5–10 years. 
Note:
This information should be readily available through the United States Census Bureau, similar state Web sites, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, or other professional sites. Be sure your information is current. Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers.

Describe the most prevalent health risks for the population. For example, if your population is senior citizens, then the health risks might be diabetes and loss of mobility. Include statistics on the health risks, such as frequency of occurrence in the population and number of deaths per year in the population.

Identify the health disparities and social determinants of health that can affect the population. In other words, what will you need to overcome to develop a successful health promotion and disease prevention program for the population? Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers.

Your completed assessment should be 3–5 pages in length, not including the title page and reference page. Support your information with references to at least three professional, scholarly, or government resources, and follow current APA guidelines for your in-text citations and references. Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers.

Additional Requirements

Include a title page and reference page. The completed assessment should be 3–5 pages in length, not including the title page and reference page.

Reference at least three current scholarly, professional, or government resources.

Use current APA format for citations and references.

Use Times New Roman font, 12 point.

Double space.

Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers.

Windshield Survey Template and Instructions

Note:
Content adapted from the Work Group for Community Health and Development: Community Tool Box’s “Windshield and Walking Surveys.”

Windshield and walking surveys are useful ways to assess specific aspects of a community or neighborhood and help give you a sense of the community. Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers

Conduct your survey at the time that works best for your schedule, but keep in mind that to truly understand the people who live within the community (or neighborhood), you may wish to do the survey more than once, and at different times of the day or different days of the week. For the purposes of this course, you are not required to do the survey more than once. Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers.

 

Please be mindful of your personal safety.
If there is a known issue with hostility between specific groups, it may not be safe for some people to survey particular neighborhoods. Do not knowingly put yourself in harm’s way.

 

Preparation

Get familiar with the survey questions and know what you will be looking for.

Use a checklist to be sure you have covered all the questions and observed all the areas you want to.

Be as inconspicuous as possible. Not only do people act differently when they know they are being observed, they may also become suspicious or hostile.

Be sure you carry identification. Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers

Take notes along the way. You can also take photos with a camera or cell phone to help you remember what you have seen.

Always pay attention to your safety. Be aware of the neighborhood and the situation. Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers.

 

Observation

Use the spaces between the questions below for your notes. You can write more complete observations once you return home.

 

Housing:
What is the age and condition of housing in the community or neighborhood? Are the houses and apartments kept up, or are they run-down and in need of repair? Are the yards neat or overgrown?

 

 

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Other Buildings:
Are other buildings mostly or fully occupied? Are public and commercial buildings accessible by people with disabilities?

 

 

 

 

Parks and Public Spaces:
Are parks and other public spaces well maintained? Are they used by a variety of people? Are there sports facilities such as baseball fields, basketball courts, and soccer fields? Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers.

 

 

 

 

 

Culture and Entertainment:
Are there museums, libraries, theaters, restaurants, historic sites, and so forth? Do they reflect the culture of the community? Are they readily accessible?

 

 

 

 

 

Streets:
Are there trees and plants along the streets? Are there sidewalks? Are the streets and sidewalks clean? Are there trash cans sitting out in sight? Are there people on the streets? Do they interact with each other? Are the streets well-lit at night? Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers.

 

 

 

 

 

Business and Industry:
What kinds of businesses are there? Are there vacant storefronts? In what languages are business signs? Do the businesses provide the necessities for the community (such as groceries and medications)? Is there any kind of industry present?

 

 

 

 

 

Traffic and Transportation:
Is there evidence of public transportation? Is it well used? Is it easy to navigate and use? How much does it cost? Who uses it? How heavy is the traffic? Is there a major road or highway close by? Is the traffic mostly commercial (such as delivery vans and trucks) or private cars? Are there many bicycles? Are there bike lanes and bike racks? Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers.

 

 

 

 

Public Services:
Are there identifiable public service providers such as mental health clinics, food banks, and homeless shelters? Are there police or fire stations nearby? Are they easy to reach?

 

 

 

 

 

Religious Centers:
Are there churches or other religious institutions? Are they of one faith, or do they represent a variety of faiths? Is there one dominant religion represented?

 

 

 

 

 

Health Services:
How many hospitals and clinics are there? How big are they? Are they easy to get to? Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers.

 

 

 

 

 

Education:
Are there public or private K-12 schools nearby? Are they well-maintained? Are there any two- or four-year colleges or universities? Are they public or private?

 

 

 

 

 

Population:
Who lives in the community? Are there identifiable racial or ethnic groups? Do particular groups seem to live in particular areas? Is one age group or gender more obvious? Do the people who live in this community seem to interact with each other? Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers.

 

 

 

 

 

What is your overall impression of the community?

 

 

 Windshield survey 

 

Summary and Analysis

To help you analyze what you have seen and decide how to use it, here are some questions you should consider:

What are the community’s outstanding strengths?

What seem to be the community’s biggest challenges?

What was the most unexpected thing you observed?

What aspect of the community really stood out for you?Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers

How can you use this information to help develop a health promotion and wellness plan for the population that lives here?

Reference

Work Group for Community Health and Development. (n.d.).
Windshield and walking surveys.
Retrieved from Community tool box Web site: http://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/assessment/assessing-community-needs-and-resources/windshield-walking-surveys/main. Health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations assessment – Windshield survey & essay assignment papers.

HCS 245 Respiratory Disease Paper Chart Essay Assignment

Effects of Disease on the Health Care Industry: Respiratory Health

Complete
the table on the following page. Choose
2
diseases or disorders to complete the table. Be sure to properly cite references and sources for any information or facts used. HCS 245 Respiratory Disease Paper Chart Essay Assignment.

A general example has been provided for you.

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Example:

Disease or Disorder

Treatment Modalities

Cultural Beliefs/Practices Affecting this Disease

Epidemiological Statistics

Available Consumer Resources

(e.g., financing, information, support)

Impact on Society

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) HCS 245 Respiratory Disease Paper Chart Essay Assignment

·         Prevention (education, exposure avoidance)

·         Antiretroviral treatment (required to begin directly after infection)

·         Antiviral medications sometimes slow disease progression but cannot cure it once contracted.

·         AIDS is a disease that only affects the LGBT community (myth).

·         Contracting HIV is an automatic death sentence (myth).

·         HIV/AIDS is currently incurable (fact).

·         Education and proper preventive measures are crucial in fighting this disease.

·         Worldwide, 2.5 million new cases reported in 2011 (CDC)

·         635,000 individuals with AIDS have died in the United States to date (CDC).

·         An estimated 1.1 million people in U.S. were living with AIDS in 2009 (CDC).

·         Websites:

www.cdc.gov/hiv/default.html

www.aidshealth.org

www.aids.gov

·         Funding for prevention and research from the government and private sector

·         Educational programs, UNICEF

·         Considered a worldwide epidemic (Shi, 2014)

·         In 2012, the U.S. government spent more than $20 billion on HIV/AIDS programs and research.

·         Has an impact on social lives and sexual practices of all citizens in a given society in one way or another.

 

References

Shi, L. (2014). Introduction to Health Policy. Chicago, IL: Health Administration Press. Washington, D.C.: AUPHA Press. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2013). Retrieved from www.cdc.gov/hiv/default.html. HCS 245 Respiratory Disease Paper Chart Essay Assignment.

 

Complete
the table below for
2
diseases that you have chosen that affects respiratory health. In each box, you are required to list 3 to 5 bulleted statements regarding the heading of that box. HCS 245 Respiratory Disease Paper Chart Essay Assignment.

Cite
your sources using APA format.

This section is due in Week Five.

Chosen Respiratory Disease or Disorder

Treatment Modalities

Cultural Beliefs/Practices Affecting this Disease

Epidemiological Statistics

Available Consumer Resources

(e.g., financing, information, support)

Impact on Society

List chosen disease here

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