and well-kept community. Though majority of its residents are Asian, I still feel that Walnut is open to all ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Regardless of ethnicity or culture, we all share at least one common interest and that is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In this paper I will discuss my assessment I retrieved from my community survey as well as uncover the components of health nursing problems related to this community’s dynamics. Community Overview The community that I am assessing
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Primary Prevention: Handwashing Education September 17, 2015 Primary Prevention: Handwashing Education Preventing a health problem before it occurs is a major goal of healthcare today. Health promotion, specifically primary prevention, is used to accomplish prevention of health problems, such as infections, before they occur (Institute for Work and Health, n.d.). “This is done by preventing exposures to hazards that cause disease or injury, altering unhealthy or unsafe behaviors that
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In our community church is the place where the majority of people have their strongest social networks and often receive information that can be valuable for the health of their families and loved ones. Churches play a vital role in providing health services throughout the world and the care they provide is based on attention to the whole person, which is mind, body and spirit. The American Nurses Association and American Health Ministries defines Faith community nursing as a nursing practice with
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framework of this particular family, nursing diagnosis and interventions can be drawn as a guide to help with the healing process of their family. According to Healthy People 2020, one particular goal is the “Reduce substance abuse to protect the health, safety, and quality of life for all, especially children”. (Healthy People, 2020). Alcohol and drug abuse is a pattern that is accompanied by failure to fulfill responsibilities such as work and family and can have harmful personal, physical
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sharpen critical thinking skills. One such theorist is Betty Neuman. Betty Neuman Educational background and career path Used widely in today’s nursing, Betty Neuman began developing her system many years ago. In 1947 she received RN Diploma from Peoples Hospital School of Nursing, Akron, Ohio. She then moved to California and gained experience as a hospital, staff, and head nurse; school nurse and industrial nurse; and as a clinical instructor in medical-surgical, critical care and communicable disease
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the health and lifestyle of the entire family. The objective of this paper is to present the health profile and behaviors of PTSD veterans, describe assessment models and theories that are applicable to the patient and family, and identify Healthy People 2020 objectives that relate to this high risk group. In addition, the paper will present nurse intervention strategies based on health promotion and prevention as well as the role of advanced practice nurses as case managers. Health Profile
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Reducing Childhood Obesity Obesity is an epidemic increasing at alarming rates across the country. Obesity is one of the most serious health conditions youth is faced with today. Obesity not only has emotional consequences, but also carries with it many life threatening health risks that affect the quality and quantity of life. Across our country approximately one in three children are overweight or obese (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2010). In Iowa alone, approximately 16% of children
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Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal Directions: Develop an educational series proposal for your community using one of the following four topics: 1) Bioterrorism/Disaster 2) Environmental Issues 3) Primary Prevention/Health Promotion 4) Secondary Prevention/Screenings for a Vulnerable Population Planning Before Teaching: Name and Credentials of Teacher Estimated Time Teaching Will Last: 30mins Location of Teaching: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Supplies, Material, Equipment
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Hendricks County Promotion of Healthy Lifestyle with Nutrition and Exercise Faith N. Kirirah – 000328312 07/03/2014 HGT Community Health Practicum Western Governors University Assessment The fieldwork for this report is performed in Hendricks County in the state of Indiana, United States of America (USA). Community Hendricks County is located just west of Indianapolis, Indiana. This county boarders on Borne County to the north, Marion County to the east, Montgomery and Putnam Counties
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Influenza Prevention and Vaccination Program According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015), the influenza virus poses a serious health threat to vulnerable populations including adults 65 years of age and older, people suffering from certain underlying medical conditions, and health care workers (HCWs). From September 2012 to May 2013, the group most affected by the influenza virus was adults 65 years of age and older (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). Likewise
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