DQ1 Imagine speaking with a person whose first language is not English about experiences with health care professionals who do not speak his or her language. Identify social determinants for this person and interventions for meeting their needs.   DQ2 Using the Participant Observation technique, identify health issues prominent within a cultural group from your […]

DQ1 Select a setting you would like to practice in as a public health nurse. What interests you about it? Discuss the population that is served. What are the primary health needs and barriers the population may face in obtaining access to necessary health promotion and disease prevention interventions? What is the nurse’s role in […]

DQ1 Examine the Quad Council of Public Health Nursing Organization competencies as they relate to the standards of public health nursing practice. Identify a major public health issue facing nursing today and discuss ways in which you think these competencies ensure public health nurses are equipped to address the issue.   DQ2 With the future […]

DQ1 Identify a historical public health nurse who made a significant contribution to the field of public health. Describe the event and the nurse’s intervention in response to the event. Discuss the outcome of the nurse’s intervention. How has this influenced the foundations of public health nursing today?   DQ2 Review the three core functions […]

The objective of this component of the final exam it to demonstrate proficiency in conducting a comprehensive head-to-toe assessment, (excluding breast and male and female genitalia). Before you begin, consult the Final Video Assessment Checklist (HTML), as this criteria should guide your approach to the physical exam.   Students must earn a minimum score of […]

Neurological Video Assessment The objective of the video assignment is to demonstrate developing proficiency in physical assessment and documentation of normal subjective and objective findings for the focus system.   For this assignment, you will record one patient assessment video for:   Neurological System   Before you begin, consult the Physical Exam Checklist – Neurological, […]

Musculoskeletal Video Assessment The objective of the video assignment is to demonstrate developing proficiency in physical assessment and documentation of normal subjective and objective findings for the focus system.   For this assignment, you will record one patient assessment video for:   Musculoskeletal System   Before you begin, consult the Physical Exam Checklist – Musculoskeletal, […]

Thorax, Lungs, Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular Systems Video Assessment Overview   The objective of the video assignment is to demonstrate developing proficiency in physical assessment and documentation of normal subjective and objective findings for the focus system.   For this assignment, you will record one patient assessment video for:   Thorax, Lungs, Cardiovascular and Peripheral […]

Skin and Abdomen Video Assessment Overview   The objective of the video assignment is to demonstrate developing proficiency in physical assessment and documentation of normal subjective and objective findings for the focus system.   For this assignment, you will record one patient assessment video for:   Skin and Abdomen   Before you begin, consult the Physical […]

Population Health and Healthy People 2020 Analysis  For this assignment, you will select a Healthy People 2020 goal and consider the role of public health nurses in achieving this goal. Select a goal and a specific population that is impacted by this goal and the health issue it targets. In a 1,250-1,500 word paper, provide […]