Week 2 Assignment Windshield Survey Summary and Reflection (Part 1 of the Programmatic Assessment) Fleurette Duverglas University of Phoenix NUR/405 - HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: THEORY AND PRACTICE Professor Sharon Baker November 17, 2014 Windshield Survey and Reflection Introduction The fundamental objective of conducting a community assessment is to attain the complete scenario of the region and identify the requirements of the specific community
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Community Assessment and Analysis - Rio Grande Michele Foster, Chelsea Simpson, Cinimol Teju, Ann Brennan, Jessica Ramaley Grand Canyon University Community Assessment and Analysis - Rio Grande The lower Rio Grande Valley is located along the United States and Mexican border. The lower Rio Grande Valley consists of four counties along the southernmost tip of Texas (Migrant Health Promotion, 2012). These counties include metropolitan areas such as Rio Grande City, McAllen, Harlingen, and Brownsville
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Teen suicide in male Native American teens Elizabeth Nather Teen suicide in male Native American teens Community can be interpreted and defined in a variety of ways depending on the group, it’s purpose, size, their interests, makeup, history, and bonds. Some communities have a history together while others form for just a short period of time. Because of these variables, a community can exist for different reasons, and have a unique make up with its own particular standards and
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expressed needs, preferences, and values (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2008). Cultural beliefs and practices are vital factors to consider when assessing the patient for these things. If a nurse were to just take care of everyone based upon his or her own beliefs, the care provided would not be considered patient-centered at all. So how does one assess a patient’s cultural affiliations? The Heritage Assessment Tool is a great questionnaire that will guide a nurse into the world of the
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The community is located in eastern Oklahoma and includes the members of the Seminole Nation as well as other tribes that live in the area and members of other races that have married into the families of the community members. The purpose of this assessment is to describe the community and provide an analysis of this community and their needs. Description of Boundaries The People The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Seminole tribe based in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It is
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States is faced with many challenges when working with people of different cultures. One of the challenges is developing and practicing standards for different minority groups that are culturally sensitive, competent and can adhere to the appropriate nursing care around the globe. The basis of the existence of any state is to maintain the health of everyone. The criteria for human health among minority groups are different, but all share the happiness and joy of life, which is the beginning of health
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vital. This is where it becomes necessary to assess the patient and understand their views on healthcare based on cultural beliefs and values. Nurses who are culturally competent have obtained prior knowledge about the patient’s culture. The Heritage Assessment Tool is an effective method that provides basic information about the patient and their background. The tool will help the nurse understand the patient to some extent but there is much more to be added in regards to culture and how it is
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Running Head: CUTURALLY COMPETENT CARE Introduction Globalization has changed the way we live. The population demographic of United States is changing at a fast pace as every year people from different cultural and ethnic background are immigrating to the United States. By 2020, the number of ethnic minority in the United States will grow up to 35%. Immigration is an ongoing process and has brought a variety of culture and knowledge to the United States. The diversity
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based on needs of the community. Choosing appropriate methods of care is challenging in implementing an educational plan. It is important for the health care providers to develop skills and knowledge when caring for people from other cultures. Assessments should include understanding strengths, weakness, resources and needs of the community. Hispanics form a large part of ethnic minority in the United States. The Hispanic populations have diverse ethnic origin and have low socio- economic and educational
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PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING NUR 211 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Supplemental Learning Guide Course Objectives * Relate the minimum requirements for the course. * Illustrate the use of competencies for learning. * Formulate own needs and responsibilities relative to meeting course competencies. * Relate course/clinical assignments and evaluation * Distinguish how the major concepts (see Nursing Student Handbook) of the program are affected by the variety of
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