Vulnerable Population
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to analyze a vulnerable population within a selected community to identify health risks and disparities. Variables influencing the risk and disparity experienced by members of the vulnerable group will be identified, and correlation with national directives to address population health issues will be determined. A concept map will be created to portray the relationships between these elements. Implications for advanced nursing practice and opportunities to advocate for the health of the vulnerable population will be presented.
Course Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes.
CO 3: Use epidemiological principles, methods, and processes to determine population and global health risks. (PO 5)
CO 4: Describe nursing’s role in promoting the health of local and global populations. (POs 3, 4)
Assignment Overview
Identify one vulnerable population within a selected community. Explore current literature and related data to better understand the variables that place this population at risk for health concerns and health disparities. Analyze national health directives (such as Healthy People or another national initiative) to determine correlation with needs/risks/disparities of the vulnerable population.
Part 1: Concept Map
Identify the following elements to include in the concept map.
Vulnerable population
Variables (risk factors) that place the identified population at risk (minimum of three)
Minimum of one health risk or disparity for which the population is at risk
Create a concept map that portrays each element and the relationships between the vulnerable population, variables placing the population at risk, and the identified health risk or disparity for which the population is susceptible. The concept map must be your own, original work.
Part 2: Summary Paper
In a 1-3 page paper, address the elements listed below. Include a minimum of four scholarly sources, current within 5 years, to support your work. See the rubric for specific, required content criteria within each section of the paper.
Provide an introduction to the paper.
Include a succinct description of the vulnerable population identified, a minimum of three variables that place the population at risk, and the identified health risk(s) or disparity that the population is at risk of experiencing. Explain how the concept map portrays the relationships
between each element:
Vulnerable population
Variables that place the vulnerable population at risk (minimum of three)
Health risks and disparities for which the population is at risk (minimum of one)
Identify one national population health goal or objective that relates to the identified risk or disparity. Propose one strategy for advanced nursing practice to collaborate at the local, state, or national level to advocate for the health of the vulnerable population and advance the Healthy People goal or objective that is identified.
Provide a conclusion to the paper.
Assignment Instructions
Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
Part I: Concept Map—create and submit a concept map as a pdf or a Microsoft Word document.
Concept map may be either:
neatly drawn by hand and submitted as a pdf; or
created using Microsoft Word.
Concept map must be clear and legible.
Concept map must be the student’s original work.
Concept map must include the student’s name and date.
Part 2: Summary Paper—using Microsoft Word, create the written paper for this assignment.
Sources older than 5 years may not be used without the permission of the class instructor.
Title page, pagination, subheadings, body of paper, citation of sources, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the most current edition of the manual.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the most current edition of the APA Manual.
No more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) may be used in this assignment.
