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Sample Nursing Paper on Population-focused Nursing Practice

Population health efforts focus on promoting health and preventing disease, and consider the many factors that shape health where people live, work and play.  Population-focused practice extends beyond the scope of the public health system to integrate efforts in clinical healthcare systems and public policy in order to advance the health of populations.

The purpose of this assignment is to consider the health risks and problems experienced by a selected population.  The Social Ecological Model will be applied to describe influencing factors that shape the health of this population.  Finally, implications and recommendations for nursing practice within the clinical healthcare system, public health system, and public policy will be proposed to improve the health of the selected population.

Course Learning Outcomes

Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes:

CO #1 – Apply foundational concepts, models, and frameworks to promote health equity at the population level (PO #1, 2, 5)

CO #2 – Investigate the impact of social, economic, cultural, and environmental variables on population health risks and disparities (PO #1, 3)

CO #3 – Analyze population health-related competencies, interventions, and implications for advanced nursing practice (PO #1, 5)

Total Points Possible: 200 Points

 

 

Assignment Overview

Please note: Both the week 2 and week 6 assignments require you to identify a population as the subject for the assignment.  It is expected that the selected population for the week 2 assignment will be different from the population you select for the week 6 assignment.

Identify one population served in your current nursing practice (or in a previous nursing role) as the subject for this assignment. Explore current scholarly sources to better understand the health-related risks and problems facing this group of people.  Consider how the Social Ecological Model can be applied to understand factors influencing the health of this population, and implications for practice across the pillars of population health.

Once you have prepared for the assignment, construct each of the two required elements:

Part 1: Concept Map

Create a concept map to portray the elements noted and their interrelationships. The concept map must be your own original work, must include your name and date, and must be submitted as either a pdf or word document.

Include the following elements in the concept map, and follow submission guidelines noted below:

  1. Selected population
  2. Health risks/problems experienced (minimum of 2)
  3. Levels of the Social Ecological Model
  4. Influencing factors that shape the health of the identified population (minimum of 1 factor for each level within the model)
  5. Interrelationships between the elements noted above

Part 2: Paper

Develop a two- to four-page scholarly paper including a minimum of four scholarly sources, current within five years, to support your work.  Follow the assignment criteria and rubric expectations noted below to construct a scholarly paper that includes:

  • Introduction
  • Selected Population
  • Application of Social Ecological Model
  • Implications for Nursing (Implications within the Pillars of Population Health)
  • Conclusion

 

Assignment Instructions

  1. Part I: Concept Map – Create and submit a concept map as a pdf or word document.
    1. Concept map may be either:
      1. Neatly drawn by hand and submitted as a pdf, or
      2. Created using Microsoft word.
    2. Concept map must be clear and legible.
    3. Concept map must be the student’s original work.
    4. Concept map must include the student’s name and date.
  2. Part 2: Paper – Create the written paper using Microsoft Word.
  3. Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class professor.
  4. Scholarly sources required for the assignment must be sources that are separate from course-related sources and/or reading assignments.
    1. If used as a source in the assignment, course-related sources or readings must be in addition to the minimum number of scholarly sources required for the assignment.
    2. If used as a source in the assignment, course-related sources or readings must meet the criteria for scholarly work current within five years.
  5. Title page, pagination, subheadings, body of paper, citation of sources, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual.
  6. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the APA Manual (6th edition).
  7. No more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) may be used in this assignment.
  8. First person should not be used within this assignment.

 

Assignment Criteria

Assessment Criteria Points % Description
Part 1 – Concept Map 30 15% An original, student-created concept map is submitted that portrays the following:

·        Selected population

·        Health risks/problems experienced by the identified population (minimum of 2)

·        All 4 levels of the Social Ecological Model

·        Influencing factors that shape the health of the selected population at each level within the Social Ecological Model (minimum of one factor per level)

·        Interrelationships and connections that exist between the elements on the concept map

And

·       Submission guidelines are followed

 
Part 2 – Paper:

Introduction

 20 10% In this section you will:

·        Provide opening statements regarding the importance of population-focused practice to improve health outcomes

·        Identify the selected population to be examined

·        Identify the sections of the paper

·        Integrate sufficient scholarly literature to support information presented

 
Part 2 – Paper:

Selected Population

 30 15% In this section you will:

·        Describe the selected population

·        Explain the health risks/problems experienced by this population (minimum of 2)

·        Integrate sufficient scholarly literature to support information presented
Part 2 – Paper:

Application of Social Ecological Model

 40 20% In this section you will:

·        Provide an overview of the concept map as it portrays the application of the Social Ecological Model  to the health of the selected population

·        Discuss specific influencing factors that shape the health of the selected population at the individual, relationship, community, and society levels (minimum of 1 influencing factor per level)

·        Discuss how the influencing factors impact the health risks/problems noted in the previous section

·        Integrate sufficient scholarly literature to support information presented
Part 2 – Paper: Implications and Recommendations for Nursing Practice 30 15% In this section you will:

·        Discuss implications for nursing practice within each of the three pillars (public health system, clinical healthcare system, and public policy) regarding the health of this population

·        Propose specific recommendations for practice based upon findings (minimum of 1 recommendation per pillar)

·        Integrate sufficient scholarly literature to support information presented

 

 
Part 2 – Paper: Conclusion 20 10% In this section you will:

·        Include a concise summary of key points regarding the population, health risks/problems experienced, and influencing factors.

·        Provide concluding statements regarding implications for population-focused nursing practice

 

 
Graduate-level Writing Style 30 15%

 

 For full credit in this section, all of the following criteria must be met:

·        Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure

·        Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing

·        Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person

·        Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less)

·        Correct APA format for the following:

o   Page numbering

o   Font style and size

o   Margins and spacing

o   Headings; subheadings

o   Citation and referencing sources

o   Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)
Quality of Literature Support It is an expectation that a minimum of 4 scholarly sources, current within five years, are integrated within the assignment.

 

If the above expectation is not met, 5 points shall be deducted.

 
Assignment Length Criteria It is an expectation that the paper is a minimum of 2 pages in length, and a maximum of 4 pages (not including the concept map, title or reference pages).

 

If the above expectation is not met, 5 points shall be deducted.

 
Total  200 100% A quality assignment will meet or exceed the above requirements.

 

 

          Grading Rubric

Assessment Criteria Distinguished

 

(100%)

 

 Exceeds

 

(92%)

 

 Proficient

 

(84%)

 

 Needs Improvement

 

(0)

 
Part 1 – Concept Map 30 Points 27 Points 25 Points 0 Points
Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following covered in a comprehensive and concise manner:

 

·        Selected population

·        Health risks/problems experienced by the identified population (minimum of 2)

·        All 4 levels of the Social Ecological Model

·        Influencing factors that shape the health of the selected population at each level within the Social Ecological Model (minimum of 1 factor per level)

·        Interrelationships and connections that exist between the elements on the concept map

·       Submission guidelines are followed

 

 

 

 

 Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most requirements covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial:

 

·        Selected population

·        Health risks/problems experienced by the identified population (minimum of 2)

·        All 4 levels of the Social Ecological Model

·        Influencing factors that shape the health of the selected population at each level within the Social Ecological Model (minimum of 1 factor per level)

·        Interrelationships and connections that exist between the elements on the concept map

·       Submission guidelines are followed

 

 

 

 Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the following:

 

 

·        Selected population

·        Health risks/problems experienced by the identified population (minimum of 2)

·        All 4 levels of the Social Ecological Model

·        Influencing factors that shape the health of the selected population at each level within the Social Ecological Model (minimum of 2 factor per level)

·        Interrelationships and connections that exist between the elements on the concept map

·       Submission guidelines are followed

 

 

 Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the following:

 

·        Selected population

·        Health risks/problems experienced by the identified population (minimum of 2)

·        All 4 levels of the Social Ecological Model

·        Influencing factors that shape the health of the selected population at each level within the Social Ecological Model (minimum of 1 factor per level)

·        Interrelationships and connections that exist between the elements on the concept map

·       Submission guidelines are followed

 

 
Part 2 – Paper: Introduction 20 Points 18 Points 16 Points 0 Points
Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner:

 

·        Provides opening statements regarding the importance of population-focused practice to improve health outcomes

·        Identifies the selected population to be examined

·        Identifies the sections of the paper

·        Integrates sufficient scholarly sources to support information presented

 

 Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial:

·        Provides opening statements regarding the importance of population-focused practice to improve health outcomes

·        Identifies the selected population to be examined

·        Identifies the sections of the paper

·        Integrates sufficient scholarly sources to support information presented

 

 Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the areas:

·        Provides opening statements regarding the importance of population-focused practice to improve health outcomes

·        Identifies the selected population to be examined

·        Identifies the sections of the paper

·        Integrates sufficient scholarly sources to support information presented

 

 Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the areas:

·        Provides opening statements regarding the importance of population-focused practice to improve health outcomes

·        Identifies the selected population to be examined

·        Identifies the sections of the paper

·        Integrates sufficient scholarly sources to support information presented

 
Part 2 – Paper:

Selected Population

 30 Points 27 Points 25 Points 0 Points
Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner:

·        Describes the selected population

·        Explains the health risks/problems experienced by this population (minimum of 2)

·        Integrates sufficient scholarly literature to support information presented

 Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial:

·        Describes the selected population

·        Explains the health risks/problems experienced by this population (minimum of 2)

·        Integrates sufficient scholarly literature to support information presented

 Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the areas:

·        Describes the selected population

·        Explains the health risks/problems experienced by this population (minimum of 2)

·        Integrates sufficient scholarly literature to support information presented

 Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the areas:

·        Describes the selected population

·        Explains the health risks/problems experienced by this population (minimum of 2)

·        Integrates sufficient scholarly literature to support information presented
Part 2 – Paper:

Application of Social Ecological Model

 40 Points 36 Points 33 Points 0 Points
Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner:

 

·        Provides an overview of the concept map as it portrays the application of the Social Ecological Model  to the health of the selected population

·        Discusses specific influencing factors that shape the health of the selected population at the individual, relationship, community, and society levels (minimum of 1 influencing factor per level)

·        Discusses how the influencing factors impact the health risks/problems noted in the previous section

·        Integrates sufficient scholarly literature to support information presented

 Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial:

 

·        Provides an overview of the concept map as it portrays the application of the Social Ecological Model  to the health of the selected population

·        Discusses specific influencing factors that shape the health of the selected population at the individual, relationship, community, and society levels (minimum of 1 influencing factor per level)

·        Discusses how the influencing factors impact the health risks/problems noted in the previous section

·        Integrates sufficient scholarly literature to support information presented

 Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the areas:

 

·        Provides an overview of the concept map as it portrays the application of the Social Ecological Model  to the health of the selected population

·        Discusses specific influencing factors that shape the health of the selected population at the individual, relationship, community, and society levels (minimum of 1 influencing factor per level)

·        Discusses how the influencing factors impact the health risks/problems noted in the previous section

·        Integrates sufficient scholarly literature to support information presented

 Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the areas:

 

·        Provides an overview of the concept map as it portrays the application of the Social Ecological Model  to the health of the selected population

·        Discusses specific influencing factors that shape the health of the selected population at the individual, relationship, community, and society levels (minimum of 1 influencing factor per level)

·        Discusses how the influencing factors impact the health risks/problems noted in the previous section

·        Integrates sufficient scholarly literature to support information presented
Part 2 – Paper: Implications and Recommendations for Nursing Practice 30 Points 27 Points 25 Points 0 Points
Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner:

 

·        Discusses implications for nursing practice within each of the three pillars (public health system, clinical healthcare system, and public policy) regarding the health of this population

·        Proposes specific recommendations for practice based upon findings (minimum of 1 recommendation per pillar)

·        Integrates sufficient scholarly literature to support information presented

 

 Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial:

 

·        Discusses implications for nursing practice within each of the three pillars (public health system, clinical healthcare system, and public policy) regarding the health of this population

·        Proposes specific recommendations for practice based upon findings (minimum of 1 recommendation per pillar)

·        Integrates sufficient scholarly literature to support information presented

 

 Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the areas:

 

·        Discusses implications for nursing practice within each of the three pillars (public health system, clinical healthcare system, and public policy) regarding the health of this population

·        Proposes specific recommendations for practice based upon findings (minimum of 1 recommendation per pillar)

·        Integrates sufficient scholarly literature to support information presented

 

 Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the areas:

 

·        Discusses implications for nursing practice within each of the three pillars (public health system, clinical healthcare system, and public policy) regarding the health of this population

·        Proposes specific recommendations for practice based upon findings (minimum of 1 recommendation per pillar)

·        Integrates sufficient scholarly literature to support information presented

 
Part 2 – Paper: Conclusion 20 Points 18 Points 16 Points 0 Points
Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner:

·        Includes a concise summary of key points regarding the population, health risks/problems experienced, and influencing factors.

·        Provides concluding statements regarding implications for population-focused nursing practice

 

 

 Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial:

·        Includes a concise summary of key points regarding the population, health risks/problems experienced, and influencing factors.

·        Provides concluding statements regarding implications for population-focused nursing practice

 

 

 Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the areas:

·        Includes a concise summary of key points regarding the population, health risks/problems experienced, and influencing factors.

·        Provides concluding statements regarding implications for population-focused nursing practice

 

 

 Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the areas:

·        Includes a concise summary of key points regarding the population, health risks/problems experienced, and influencing factors.

·        Provides concluding statements regarding implications for population-focused nursing practice

 

 
Graduate-level Writing Style 30 Points 27 Points 24 Points 0 Points
Distinguished graduate-level writing style is evidenced by meeting all of the following criteria with 0-1 errors total:

·        Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure

·        Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing

·        Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person

·        Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less)

·        Correct APA format for the following:

o   Page numbering

o   Font style and size

o   Margins and spacing

o   Headings; subheadings

o   Citation and referencing sources

o   Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)

 

 

 

 

 Graduate-level writing style exceeds expectations as evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 2-4 errors total:

·        Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure

·        Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing

·        Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person

·        Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less)

·        Correct APA format for the following:

o   Page numbering

o   Font style and size

o   Margins and spacing

o   Headings; subheadings

o   Citation and referencing sources

o   Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)

 

 Proficient graduate-level  writing style is evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 5-7 errors, total:

·        Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure

·        Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing

·        Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person

·        Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less)

·        Correct APA format for the following:

o   Page numbering

o   Font style and size

o   Margins and spacing

o   Headings; subheadings

o   Citation and referencing sources

o   Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)

 

 Graduate-level writing style needs improvement as evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 8 or more errors, total:

·        Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure

·        Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing

·        Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person

·        Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less)

·        Correct APA format for the following:

o   Page numbering

o   Font style and size

o   Margins and spacing

o   Headings; subheadings

o   Citation and referencing sources

o   Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)

 
Quality of Literature Support 0 Points Deducted   5 Points Deducted
A minimum of 4 peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within five years, are integrated within the assignment. The assignment fails to meet the requirement noted for quality of literature support.
Assignment Length Expectations 0 Points Deducted     5 Points Deducted
The length of the assignment meets the criteria:

 

Minimum of 2 pages in length;

 

Maximum of 4 pages in length.

 

(Not including concept map, title or reference pages)

     The assignment fails to meet the requirement for length.