NURS6710 2020 JUNE Week 1 Discussion Latest

NURS6710 Public Health Nursing Theory and Practice

Week 1 Discussion

Current Issues in Public Health

As a public health nurse, you will likely be asked to explain what public health is and how it differs from the common understanding of health care and nursing. As a public health professional, it is important to understand the diverse areas of public health practice, the historical background of the field, and the current landscape of priorities. For this Discussion, you will explore an area of public health that is of personal interest to you by focusing on various components that help define the health issue from a public health practitioner perspective.

To Prepare:

Review this week’s Learning Resources.

Consider the perspectives on urgent public health issues shared in this week’s media resources.

Reflect on the past contributions made within the field and consider the historical context of current issues.

Consider a public health issue you are seeing in your community, country, or even globally, and select one that is of personal interest to you.

By Day 3

Post a brief description of a current issue in public health. Explain how this public health issue emerged, the current efforts to address the issue, and whether the efforts have had any effect on the issue. Then, identify how a nurse with public health expertise may intervene to address the current public health issue described.