Homework: Community Nursing
Overview
Select a vulnerable population in your community. To do this, conduct a windshield survey in your community. A windshield survey is completed by observing a population by looking out of a window of your car (or a bus, or riding your bike) to identify a vulnerable population in your community. Conduct research on your chosen population via the Internet and by calling or visiting your local health department. Develop a PowerPoint presentation to communicate your observations and research. An example listing of vulnerable populations has been included for your consideration.
Task:
Perform the following tasks:
o Complete the reading homework and the interactive lesson before attempting this homework
o Attend the instructor session to prepare for this homework.
o Complete the Windshield survey.
o From the vulnerable population observed, research the population
- Identify the vulnerable population in detail.
- Identify health risks and needs of the vulnerable population.
- Identify resources that are available and those needed but not available.
- Describe service gaps/interventions that could be used (primary, secondary, tertiary) that could fill gaps in resources.
- Summarize your findings for each of the different categories.
o Prepare a PowerPoint presentation to communicate your observations and research.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.