Assignment Prompt & Instructions
– ## N340-VulnerablePopulationAssignment_Rev.docx
– ## N340-VulnerablePopulationsPresentationRubricReview3.pdf
**## N340-VulnerablePopulationAssignment_Rev.docx**
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
Page 1 of 3
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
Page 2 of 3
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
Page 3 of 3
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 %
**## N340-VulnerablePopulationsPresentationRubricReview3.pdf**
Course: NURS 340
RUBRIC: Vulnerable Populations Presentation
Page 1 of 3
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
Page 2 of 3
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
Page 3 of 3
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 %
**## N340-VulnerablePopulationAssignment_Rev.docx**
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
Page 1 of 3
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
Page 2 of 3
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
Page 3 of 3
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 %
**## N340-VulnerablePopulationAssignment_Rev.docx**
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
Page 1 of 3
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
Page 2 of 3
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
Page 3 of 3
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 %
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