Homework: Concepts of Health
In this homework, you will explore the six concepts of health (physical, intellectual, emotional, professional, social, and spiritual) in a formal APA-formatted homework. First-person is acceptable for this homework.
For each of the six concepts, you are asked to include:
i. A description of the concept (DESCRIBE EACH ONE!)
ii. How important you consider the component to be in your daily life (i.e., percentage totaling 100 for all six concepts) (NOTE: There is no right or wrong answer here; this is your opinion.)
iii. Describe a minimum of two ways you currently use to maintain (or plan to use to improve) this type of health. (Describe a minimum of two ways you currently use to maintain or plan to use to improve your top rated aspect of health. Two or more methods for maintaining or improving the top rated health concept were fully described.)
iv. As a leader, how do you plan to instill the importance of self-care in those you lead? Explain. (A thoughtful and well developed discussion of prospective plans with specific examples are provided.)
v. What are the signs that a nurse isn't properly caring for themself? (Five or more signs are described including the concept(s) of health they relate to.)
vi. How would you approach that person and assist? (Clear and well developed description of at least one plan of action for addressing a person exhibiting at least one of the signs previously addressed with specific examples or action steps.)
vii. How can you make health (including all concepts) a part of the organizational culture? (At least two ways to incorporate the six concepts of health into the organizational culture within an institution are addressed from a management perspective.)
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) 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.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.