The RN to BSN program at Grand Canyon University meets the requirements for clinical competencies as defined by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), using nontraditional experiences for practicing nurses. These experiences come in the form of direct and indirect care experiences in which licensed nursing students engage in learning within the context of their hospital organization, specific care discipline, and local communities.
Note: The teaching plan proposal developed in this assignment will be used to develop your Community Teaching Plan: Community Presentation due in Topic 5. You are strongly encouraged to begin working on your presentation once you have received and submitted this proposal.
Select one of the following as the focus for the teaching plan:
Primary Prevention/Health Promotion
Secondary Prevention/Screenings for a Vulnerable Population
Bioterrorism/Disaster
Environmental Issues
Use the “Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal” resource to complete this assignment. This will help you organize your plan and create an outline for the written assignment.
After completing the teaching proposal, review the teaching plan proposal with a community health and public health provider in your local community.
Request feedback (strengths and opportunities for improvement) from the provider.
Complete the “Community Teaching Experience” form with the provider. You will submit this form in Topic 5.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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Topic: Primary Prevention/Health Promotion
Community: Low-income, urban community with high rates of chronic disease and limited access to healthcare resources.
Target Population: Adults aged 18-64 living in the community, with a focus on individuals at high risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
Objectives:
Increase awareness of the importance of primary prevention and health promotion activities for chronic disease prevention among the target population.
Increase knowledge of evidence-based strategies for primary prevention and health promotion among the target population.
Increase participation in primary prevention and health promotion activities among the target population.
Intervention:
Develop and distribute a brochure on the benefits of primary prevention and health promotion activities for chronic disease prevention, targeting the target population.
Offer a series of educational workshops on evidence-based strategies for primary prevention and health promotion, including topics such as healthy eating, physical activity, and stress management. Workshops will be offered at community centers and other locations within the target community.
Work with community partners to provide resources and support for the implementation of primary prevention and health promotion activities within the target community, such as access to healthy food options, opportunities for physical activity, and stress management resources.
Assessment:
Pre- and post-intervention surveys to assess changes in awareness, knowledge, and participation in primary prevention and health promotion activities among the target population.
Collection of data on the number of individuals participating in primary prevention and health promotion activities within the community, including the types of activities and the number of sessions attended.
Focus groups with participants to gather qualitative data on the impact of the intervention on attitudes, behaviors, and perceived barriers to participation in primary prevention and health promotion activities.
Implementation:
Partner with community organizations, such as local public health agencies and community centers, to develop and implement the intervention.
Collaborate with healthcare providers within the target community to promote the intervention and encourage participation among their patients.
Utilize
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Community Teaching Plan Proposal: Environmental Issues
I. Introduction
The focus of my teaching plan is on environmental issues, specifically the impact of pollution on public health. This is a particularly relevant and important topic in the community where I live, as there are several local industries that have been known to release harmful pollutants into the air and water.
II. Target audience
The target audience for this teaching plan is adults living in the local community, with a particular focus on those who are most vulnerable to the negative effects of pollution (such as children, elderly individuals, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions).
III. Objectives
The objectives of this teaching plan are to:
Educate the target audience about the sources and types of pollution in the local community
Explain the health risks associated with exposure to pollution
Provide information about how individuals can protect themselves and their families from the negative effects of pollution
Encourage the target audience to take action to reduce pollution in the community, such as by supporting local efforts to clean up contaminated sites or advocating for stricter regulations on polluting industries
IV. Methods
The methods that I plan to use in this teaching plan include:
A community presentation on the topic of pollution and public health, including visual aids such as slides or videos
A handout or brochure with information about the sources and types of pollution in the local community, as well as tips for protecting oneself from the negative effects of pollution
A question and answer session, where members of the audience can ask questions and get more information about the topic
A call to action, encouraging members of the audience to take steps to reduce pollution in the community and protect the health of themselves and their families
V. Assessment
To evaluate the effectiveness of this teaching plan, I will use a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. Specifically, I will:
Collect data on the number of attendees at the community presentation and the demographics of the audience
Administer a pre- and post-test to assess changes in knowledge and attitudes about
