Disasters

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Disasters

Instructions:

  1. Choose one of topic below and post your response.
    1. Think about your own community and its residents or neighboring countries. What are some host factors that might increase its risk of experiencing a disaster? What environmental factors might be significant? In each case, identify the likely agent. What interventions could be included in a disaster plan to reduce these factors?
    2. Provide a weblink to a story about a recent disasters and discuss the impact on human lives.
    3. Access one or both of the Internet sites listed here. Report on the change in statistics for disasters or terrorism since the year 2000. Have the rates increased or decreased? What factors might be involved?
  2. Your response should be 200 – 250 words. APA Format, 1 reference at least. (This is for a community nursing course)

Substance Abuse

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  1. Please respond to one (1) of the following discussion prompts below:
    1. Select a research nursing article that addresses the effects of substance abuse on the individual, the family, or the community. Post a brief summary of the article.
    2. Choose one commonly abused substance and present a summary of the prevalence of the problem and the local resources for individuals, families or the community
  2. Your response should be 200 – 250 words. APA Format, at least 1 reference. (Community is Miami, FL)

Community Nursing

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.Why do many people seem to have negative feelings toward elders? What do you think that they fear when interacting with or touching older people? How can you as a nurse can overcome some of those fears or hesitations?

2. What types of rights do feel older adults should have when it comes to the end or prolong their life? If older adults with dementia or longtime chronic illnesses choose to withhold food/water or refuse treatment for an illness, do you feel that is within their rights? How would you counsel family members to deal with these types of issues?

3. Mention some strategies for assisting older adults in avoiding the problems of polypharmacy and organizing their medications in an easy to understand and use format. What are the different strategies that could be used? How would strategies change if the patient had hearing or vision deficits? What about if the patient were illiterate?

As stated in the syllabus the assignment must be presented in an APA format word document, Arial 12 font attached to the forum on the discussion board.

– A minimum of 3 evidenced-based references must be used, and one of them must be from a Geriatric Nursing Journal. References must be no older than 5 years.

– A minimum of 700 words is required.

– No plagiarism.

How do you think current health policy legislation will impact health disparities in your community?

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sing the weekly readings, the South University online library resources, and the Internet, research the major differences between Medicare, Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Affordable Care Act.

Based on your research, respond to the following:

  • How do you think current health policy legislation will impact health disparities in your community?

Give reasons and examples in support of your responses. Be sure to cite any relevant resources.

Write your initial response in approximately 300 words. Your responses should clarify your understanding of the topic. They should be your own, original, and free from plagiarism. Follow the APA format for writing style, spelling and grammar, and citation of sources.

By the due date assigned, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through the end of the week, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses. Participate in the discussion by analyzing each response for completeness and accuracy and by suggesting specific additions or clarifications for improving the discussion question response.

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Explained the impact of current health policy legislation on health disparities in your community.
  • Responses demonstrated in-depth research and analysis.
  • Justified your answers with appropriate research and reasoning.
  • Commented on the postings of at least two peers.

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