C920 Community Assessment and Planning
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Western Governors University
C920 Contemporary Curriculum Design and Development in Nursing Education
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C920 Community Assessment and Planning
Course Overview
What is the focus of the Community Assessment and Planning course?
This course is designed to immerse nursing students in community and public health nursing through active and engaging learning methods. It emphasizes understanding the diverse roles of community health nurses, recognizing vulnerabilities in specific populations, and examining the epidemiology of communicable diseases. These elements form the foundation for nurses to operate effectively within community settings.
How does this course ensure competency development?
Students participate in various interactive learning activities, often collaborating with peers to deepen their understanding. By the end of the course module, students are expected to produce a concept map for a chosen community and develop a health assessment and planning strategy within two weeks. The course is structured to meet the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials VI standards for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs, highlighting the importance of patient-centered care across populations (Mailloux, 2008).
Course Objectives
| Objective Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | How do students prioritize healthcare needs in a community? |
| By conducting a thorough and comprehensive community assessment. | |
| 2 | What kind of interventions do students develop? |
| Health and wellness interventions tailored to the specific needs of the community population. | |
| 3 | How are major health issues in the community identified? |
| Through analyzing data collected from community assessments. |
Student Learning Outcomes
| Outcome Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | How is the community of interest defined for assessment? |
| Students learn to clearly identify and define the community that will be the focus of their assessment. | |
| 2 | What components are essential in a community assessment? |
| Students identify key assessment components and understand the data collection procedures. |
Content Overview
How is the nursing process applied at the community level?
The course begins by guiding students to apply the nursing process to community settings, which involves defining the target population and the community clearly. This initial step is crucial for gathering appropriate data necessary for the community health assessment.
What is the purpose of creating a concept map?
Students create a concept map placing the selected community at its center. They then identify and connect various factors influencing the community’s health outcomes. This visual representation facilitates an understanding of the complex relationships between health determinants and helps in planning targeted interventions.
Learning Resources
What textbook supports this course content?
The course heavily relies on Community/Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Health of Populations by Nies and McEwen (2018). Specifically, Chapter 7 delves into planning community assessments and implementing interventions aimed at addressing healthcare needs in populations. This textbook provides a comprehensive foundation necessary for understanding community health nursing practices.
Scenario-Based Learning Activity
How are students engaged in practical learning activities?
Students are divided into five groups, each containing eight members. Each group focuses on a specific population group, such as elderly adults aged 65 and older. They develop a concept map by placing the community at the center of a poster board and researching the surrounding health issues.
What are the benefits of this activity?
This hands-on approach helps students visualize the multifaceted health challenges faced by different demographic groups. It encourages critical thinking and reflection on how best to address the targeted healthcare needs within the community.
References
Mailloux, L. (2008). The Essentials of the BSN Education for Professional Nursing Practice (No. VI). American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Nies, M. A., & McEwen, M. (2018). Community, health planning, implementation, and evaluating. In Community/Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Health of Populations (7th ed., pp. 107-122). Elsevier.