Answer & Explanation:APA format is to be followed. Most papers will be 16-20 pages.This is for the Community of Rosedale, MississippiBelow is the outline that the paper needs to follow.Attached is a data Collection Survey that has been done for the Paper.
Community Paper Outline
I.Boundaries of the community (describe each of the areas below)
A.People
B.Place
C.Social interaction and/or common goals, interests, or characteristics
II.Aggregate Characteristics: Demographics and Socio-cultural characteristics
A.Age Range and Mean
B.Gender Distribution
C.Racial/Ethnic Distribution
D.Socioeconomic class
E.Marital status
F.Education
G.Social organizations represented
III.Identify health care resources available to this aggregate
A.Health services-resources
B.Health care facilities
C.Health information
D.How are members educated/socialized related to health issues?
E.Funding for health services/education/facilities for the aggregate
F.How accessible, adequate, and appropriate are services, facilities,
finances and education for this aggregate?
G.What are aggregates’ attitudes about health and health care
professionals?
H.What priority do aggregate members place on health?
IV.Health Assessment of Aggregate
A.Leading causes of mortality for this aggregate
B.Leading causes of morbidity for this aggregate
Identify any pre-symptomatic health problems that may be expected
C.What are risky health behaviors within aggregate?
Who are the most vulnerable groups within the aggregate?
D.Actual health problems or needs of aggregate
E.Potential health problems or needs of aggregate
F.How well is aggregate working to meet its’ own health needs?
G.Proposed action to meet health needs of aggregate
V.Political System within the Aggregate
A.What is the basic organizational structure?
B.Who are the formal and informal leaders?
C.What is the pattern of decision-making?
D.What methods of social control are used?
E.Strengths and weakness of aggregate
VI.Communication
A.Nonverbal: What is the “personality” of the community?
What clubs and organizations are present?
B.Verbal: What is the pattern of communication?
Who communicates with whom and when?
How adequate is the communication?
VII.Values
A.Health related traditions of aggregate
B.Does the aggregate provide guidelines for behavior of its members?
VIII.Environment:
A.What is the quality of the physical environment of aggregate?
1.Air Supply
2.Water Supply
3.Housing
4.Transportation
5.Sanitation
6.Noise
7.Pest/Infection Control
8.Safety/Protection
9.Other
B.What is quality of social environment of aggregate?
1.Stability
2.Emotional Tone
3.Recreational/Entertainment
4.Social Services/Support Groups
Identify one major health concern of this aggregate (how do you know)?
Describe fully and write an appropriate community nursing diagnosis with a goal and at 2-3 objectives.
Proposed BSN level action to address major health concern of aggregate (should include your teaching project component but also other actions may be included) See Chapter 7 & 8
A.Research based action. Include in the text of your paper a one-page summation (each) of at least two nursing research articles that are related to your health concern and proposed community action. Be sure that they are applicable to your community. (Submit copies of the articles as a separate item)
B.Program Evaluation – How will you evaluate your project?
Conclusion
References
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Delta State University
School of Nursing
NUR 443 Community Health Nursing
Community Paper Outline
I.
Boundaries of the community (describe each of the areas below)
A.
People
B.
Place
C.
Social interaction and/or common goals, interests, or characteristics
II.
Aggregate Characteristics: Demographics and Socio-cultural characteristics
A.
Age Range and Mean
B.
Gender Distribution
C.
Racial/Ethnic Distribution
D.
Socioeconomic class
E.
Marital status
F.
Education
G.
Social organizations represented
III.
Identify health care resources available to this aggregate
A.
Health services-resources
B.
Health care facilities
C.
Health information
D.
How are members educated/socialized related to health issues?
E.
Funding for health services/education/facilities for the aggregate
F.
How accessible, adequate, and appropriate are services, facilities,
finances and education for this aggregate?
G.
What are aggregates’ attitudes about health and health care
professionals?
H.
What priority do aggregate members place on health?
IV.
Health Assessment of Aggregate
A.
Leading causes of mortality for this aggregate
B.
Leading causes of morbidity for this aggregate
Identify any pre-symptomatic health problems that may be expected
C.
What are risky health behaviors within aggregate?
Who are the most vulnerable groups within the aggregate?
D.
Actual health problems or needs of aggregate
E.
Potential health problems or needs of aggregate
F.
How well is aggregate working to meet its’ own health needs?
G.
Proposed action to meet health needs of aggregate
V.
Political System within the Aggregate
A.
What is the basic organizational structure?
B.
Who are the formal and informal leaders?
C.
What is the pattern of decision-making?
D.
What methods of social control are used?
E.
Strengths and weakness of aggregate
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VI.
Communication
A.
Nonverbal: What is the “personality” of the community?
What clubs and organizations are present?
B.
Verbal: What is the pattern of communication?
Who communicates with whom and when?
How adequate is the communication?
VII.
Values
A.
B.
VIII.
Health related traditions of aggregate
Does the aggregate provide guidelines for behavior of its members?
Environment:
A.
What is the quality of the physical environment of aggregate?
1.
Air Supply
2.
Water Supply
3.
Housing
4.
Transportation
5.
Sanitation
6.
Noise
7.
Pest/Infection Control
8.
Safety/Protection
9.
Other
B.
What is quality of social environment of aggregate?
1.
Stability
2.
Emotional Tone
3.
Recreational/Entertainment
4.
Social Services/Support Groups
IX.
Identify one major health concern of this aggregate (how do you know)?
Describe fully and write an appropriate community nursing diagnosis with a goal and at 2-3
objectives.
X.
Proposed BSN level action to address major health concern of aggregate (should include your teaching
project component but also other actions may be included) See Chapter 7 & 8
A.
Research based action. Include in the text of your paper a one-page summation (each) of
at least two nursing research articles that are related to your health concern and proposed
community action. Be sure that they are applicable to your community. (Submit copies
of the articles as a separate item)
B.
Program Evaluation – How will you evaluate your project?
XI.
Conclusion
XII.
References
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Delta State University
School of Nursing
NUR 403 Community Health Nursing
Student Name Kathy Jones
Community Rosedale, Mississippi
1.
Territorial boundaries
Rosedale, Mississippi is located 19 miles northwest of Cleveland, Mississippi. According to the United
States Census Bureau, Rosedale has a total area of 5.5 square miles, of which 5.4 square miles is land
and 0.08 square miles, or 1.14% is water. Rosedale is situated on the eastern side of the Mississippi
River, approximately midway between the mouths of the Arkansas and White rivers, which flow into the
Mississippi from Arkansas (western) side.
2.
Groupings of neighborhoods
The West side of town also known as “Backstreet” are considered the poorer side of town. . In this
particular neighborhood all of the houses need major cosmetic work and the yards are unkempt with a
lot of junk around them. The East side labeled as the “projects” consists of low income apartment
buildings/ homes. The North side of town known as “white part of town” is where the well maintained
detached single family dwellings are located. They have small yards that are well cared for and
landscaped.
3.
Type(s) of dwellings within each of those neighborhoods
The West side homes have wood siding with rusty tin roofs that need major cosmetic work. They have
air condition units in the windows .The East side of town dwellings are brick. The North side of town
dwellings primary construction materials is brick and board.
4.
Description of population you observed
I observed mostly African Americans in this community. The largest Rosedale racial/ethnic groups are
Black (82.02%) followed by White (16.86%) and Hispanic (0.75%). Most people observed on the streets
are walkers making their way to a destination. It was not uncommon to observe severely obese
individuals as well as one homeless man lying on a bench in front of the courthouse. Children are seen
walking to/from school. The city police direct traffic every morning from 7:15A.M. to 8:00 A.M. The
only stray animals are the occasional cat. Most dogs are either leashed or escorted by owners. A few
people do not feel leashes are necessary.
5.
Sanitation and cleanliness of areas
I observed a lot of areas on the East side of town with improper garbage disposal. I noted a couch, TV,
and trash lying outside of an apartment complex. This can lead to rodent and spread of bacteria. I
observed some abandoned and dilapidated buildings on Main Street which may raise lead paint
concerns. Run down houses were observed which can pose a potential health risk. All homes are
modernized with plumbing and receive water from the city.
6.
Safety factors
The town has local law enforcement for keeping the streets and neighborhoods safe. Streetlamps
observed throughout the town. Two trash cans noted one beside the court house and the other one beside
Double Quick. There is school crossing signs located near all three schools. There are several vacant
storefronts/ abandoned buildings/ closed stores on Main Street. There are limited sidewalks and cracks
in all of them which is a hazard to pedestrians.
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Delta State University
School of Nursing
NUR 403 Community Health Nursing
7.
Schools/Churches
There is West bolivar Elementary School that has grades: KG-4 | 300 students that ranked 334th of
elementary schools in Mississippi. West Bolivar Middle School is |grades: 5-8 | 223 students that
ranked 240th of middle schools in Mississippi. There is West Bolivar High School that has grades: 912 | 240 students that ranked 207th of high schools in Mississippi. I observed two churches in town
named Changing World of Ministries and Riverside Baptist Church. Baptists are the religious
preference. Schools/ churches are busy and are a vital part of the community.
8.
Healthcare facilities/ Support agencies
The Post office and court house is within walking distance. There is only one accessible clinic with one
physician that is within walking distance. The nearest hospital is 20 miles away. There is one park that is
well used and maintained. I noticed one bank named The Jefferson Bank. I noticed one grocery store
named Piggly Wiggly. The town has a Dollar General and several gas stations.
9.
Unhealthy lifestyle indicators
The most obvious chronic disease conditions are obesity and tobacco use. I saw many people purchasing
unhealthy food/ snacks at Double Quick. I observed fried chicken, fried livers, fried gizzards, and french
fries being the most popular choice in selection. I noticed a junk joint promoting unhealthy
entertainment for young and old.
10.
Healthy lifestyle indicators
I observed many walkers and cyclists on the streets. Children were playing at the park on the slides and
swings.
11.
Rating of health appearance of community area. Use of scale of 1-10 with 1 being the
“unhealthiest” and 10 being the “healthiest.” What made you chose this rating?
I rate this community a six due to abandoned and dilapidated buildings as well as the run down houses.
The garbage observed due to the inadequate trash containers/ receptacles.
12.
Write a community level nursing diagnosis for your “windshield” area (this does not have to be
the one you use for your completed project)
Risk of activity intolerance among the people of Rosedale related to lack of community- based leisure
and physical activity opportunities.
13.
What positive action would you suggest to improve the health of the area assessed?
I would offer more activities for older and young adults to promote a healthier and safer lifestyle like
arcades, intramural sports, and community centers. I would install more sidewalks and renovate or tear
down the abandoned buildings. Provide city wide trash receptacles.
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