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| NURSING 415
NURSING SCIENCE VIII - COMMUNITY NURSING II |
| Application of the processes of nursing
to the health problems of a community. Spring quarter, 1998 |
Mary Jo Moran
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- Week 1 (3/23/98) Course Orientation (Syllabus)
- Week 2 (3/30/98) Community Assessment
- Week 3 (4/06/98) Epidemiological Process
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Week 4
(4/13/98)
Q1
Communicable
Disease -
Week 5
(4/20/98)
Q2
Health
Care Delivery Systems
- Week 6 (4/27/98) Health Fair
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Week 7
(5/04/98)
Q3
EXAM I 30%, dyad
testing
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Week 8 (5/11/98)
Q4
Holistic
Health
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Week 9
(5/18/98)
Q5
PROJECT 20%
- Week 10 (5/25) Need For Change
- * Due
dates
**Click on
sign to get information- Final Exam 30%
of course grade - consists of several questions of
the week which are distributed a week before their due dates. There will
be a total of 5 questions distributed, we will be graded for the 4 best
answers).
Attention! There is a risk of losing 5 points from the final exam grade for not comming to classes. If you miss 5/18/98 lecture, 5 points will be deducted definitely (Dr. Hillman).
Option: one question can be substituted by a summary of Dr. Hillman's seminar. The seminar under the title "Entrepreneurship - Interpreneurship" will be held in unknown room at Chastain Center on Friday, May 8, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. There will be a speaker from Small Business Association. You think: "What does this have to do with nursing?" Dr. Hillman: "A lot! Come and hear."
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Dyad Testing Rules.
Dr. Hillman will draw randomly (at the exam date) 2 names. If your partner is absent either (1) take test by yourself or (2) pair together with someone without a partner. We'll be in separate rooms; fill our own scantrons, but answer questions together on one sheet. If you have any questions - BBS
Questions: multiple choice (majority),
matching, and 8-10 short answers.
Attention! Only 36
people signed up. 4 students have not signed up for either dyad or solo
testing, and by default they will be solo testees.
- Heigh/Weight
- Body Composition
- Pulmonary Function
- Nutrition Test
- Stress Test
- Diabetes ($1)
- Anemia ($1)
- Blood Pressure /Heart Rate
- Cardiovascular Endurance
- Vision
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Cholesterol Screening ($11)*
- Breast /Testicular Self-Exam Education
- Referral & Personal Consultation
- Spinal Evaluation
| Question of the Week #1
25 points |
Due April 13, 1998 |
Read McGinnis, J. & Foege, W., (1993) Actual Causes of Death in the US. Approximately half of all deaths that occurred in 1990 could be attributed to the factors identified. The impact of these factors on morbidity and quality of life and the focus that they impose on Public Health is considerable.
- A. How can these behavioral
risk factors be impacted upon by health care systems /services /nurses?
(Please go beyond education). I guess the question is how can we decrease
the death rate from this factors.
B. Address how nurses can work as a member of the health care team to implement creative educational strategies for health promotion.
C. How can the transtheoretical model of health promotion be useful in these efforts?
D. Describe two model programs
and identify at least two important factors for each which are responsible
for their success.
| Question of the Week #2
25 points |
Due April 20, 1998 |
Who has the responsibility for a population's health? The design of a population-based data system presumes that one can both define a population with meaningful boundaries and identify individual or group policy makers who have a legitimate role in acting on behalf of that population.
- A. Think of the many different
populations to which you belong. Consider which ones have a legitimate
connection to your present or future health status. List them and star
those that relate to your health status.
B. Note the conceptual changes related to taking responsibility for a community's health care. How might this effect your health care provider relationship, you as a health care provider and your future health?
C. Discuss equity issues related to health insurance, gender and type of illness.
D. How might future health care, government reform or market forces affect various groups in a community?
E. How might health cre data influence planning for health care?
F. How might data related to patterns of use of community based services among various age groups assist in planning health care services?
G. What is the role of nurses
/ nursing in planning for a population's health?
| Question of the Week #3
25 points |
Due May 4, 1998* |
- A. What are your thoughts
on the American Health Care System? What are the benefits and liabilities
(advantages and disadvantage) and for whom?
B. Consider Health Care Reform.
What will it cost? What will it cost if we have no reform?
Some article abstracts and related internet sites
* Those who have not submitted questions
1 and 2 by 5/4/98 have been reprieved by an extention of due date
to 5/11/98.
| Question of the Week #4
25 points |
Due May 11, 1998 |
- A. What have HMO's learned
about clinical prevention services and how do they deal with prevention?
B. What are the recommendations concerning preventive health services in adults?
C. Where do nurses and nursing fit into this schema?
References:
Foege, W. (1993). Preventive medicine and public health. JAMA. July 14, 251.
Sox, H. (1996). Preventive health
services in adults. Current Concepts. Department of Medicine, Darmouth-Hitchcock
Medical Center, Lebanon, NH 03756. 1589-1595.
| Question of the Week #5
25 points |
Due May 18, 1998 |
The future focus of health care is health care for all. This concept is a challenge given the limitations imposed by a managed care system as well as the many other variables we have discussed this quarter. More and more Americans are choosing alternative practices in health care.
- Q: As increasing numbers
of Americans choose alternative medicine, how will this impact the health
of the community into the 21st century?
| Health Fair
08:00-13:30 Group I 13:00-18:30 Group II |
April 27, 1998
Campus Wellness Center: Carmichael Student Center Activity Rooms A & B |
The health fair is a joint community project between the school of nursing and the wellness center. It is a community health fair for adults and children. This is an excellent opportunity for the students to do health promotion and wellness screening and education. There are various health stations set up including blood pressure screening, lipid profile, diabetes screening, body composition, cardiovascular endurance, pulmonary function, nutrition screening, stress and depression screening, vision screening, breast self exam and testicular self exam, teaching and a referral station.
Screenings available:
*This screening will be offered from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cholesterol Screening is provided by the Marietta Physician Clinic. Includes lipid profile for total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and glucose. Requires fasting for eight hours. Drink plenty of water before test. Pre-registration necessary. Call 770 423 6394.
Sponsored by Kennesaw State University's
Center for Health Promotion and Wellness, Nursing Department, and Health,
Physical Education, and Sport Science Department in conjunction with Welness
Week. For more more information, call 770 423 6394.
