NU450 Public Health Nursing Population Centered Health Care in the Community

Introduction A category five hurricane is characterized by winds that are higher than 157 mph. The storm surge here is greater than 18 feet above the standard expected. The people in the community, as well as livestock and pets, are at a high danger from debris and even indoors (Anderson, Schaffer, Hiltz, O’Leary, Luehr, & […]

Several environmental factors can place my community in Texas at risk include ice storms, rain floods, windy storms. The current pandemic has also put my community in need of supplies and medical care due to quarantine. At the same time, power outages have resulted from ice storms and tree falls. According to the Federal Emergency […]

The instructor greeted and checked on the student’s progress. Some of the students reported having two to three classes left, while others mentioned that they would be graduating on 16th march.  The instructor commended the students for finishing the course and even meeting the graduation requirements amidst the pandemic. She mentioned that students could have […]

Disaster preparation requires an in-depth understanding of the cause and the potential extent of the damage it can cause. Recent events of ice storms have shown the American people’s resilience through their ability to survive, share community resources, and rebuild. There are different types of disasters, such as volcanos, floods, storms, earthquakes, avalanches, or tornadoes […]

The instructor started by checking up on the students, the weather, and their work environment. The current weather storms have interfered with resources and can hardly be able to heat their homes. The instructor also reported that they were without power for one week and had to move in with friends who had generators.  The […]

Information pertinent to the client’s case The information crucial to this case is the environment that the client has been working on for nine years. The employees who work together with the client also share the same respiratory illness, which could mean that the sickness is not influenced by the seasons. The primary issue is […]

Introduction Individual health and well-being depend on good nutrition, physical activity, and appropriate body weight. These factors lower a person’s susceptibility to chronic health conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cancer (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2017). A healthy diet and regular physical activity coupled with maintaining a […]

Healthy People 2020 has outlined public health guidelines that can address the health issues affecting the country. There is a myriad of health issues affecting various populations. The extent of the effectiveness of programs such as health education should be assessed and redirected. Indeed, nutrition, obesity, and physical activity prioritize Healthy People in 2020 and […]

The instructor welcomed us to the new class and new year.  She further explained that the students should know the class requirements, and modifications would be allowed. She further mentioned the course flow for scheduling and a better understanding of what needs to be done. She urged the students to look around the course since […]

Instructions: Competency Assessment This Competency Assessment assesses the following outcome(s): NU450-2: Appraise population health and health risks.Community AssessmentIntroductionA community assessment provides the nurse knowledge of the community of interest (I leave in south west florida – you can choose any – elderly population, tourist, vacacional, seasonal people” . The characteristics of the community and relevant public […]