SU NSG4076 2022 March Week 1 Project Latest

NSG4076 Health Promotion and Clinical Prevention

Week 1 Project  

Instructions

Aggregate Community Windshield Survey

There are two parts to the windshield survey assignment. In Week 1 you are required to submit a draft of your survey. In Week 2 you will submit your final windshield survey based on feedback from your instructor and your continued work.

In a Microsoft Word document of 3-4 pages formatted in APA style, you will describe the aggregate and community in which the aggregate is located. Please note that the title and reference pages should not be included in the total page count of your paper.

 

Describe the Aggregate

Begin the assignment by describing your aggregate. Include the following information:

ame of the aggregate

Geographical location and size

Population

A brief history

Basic vital statistics

Crude birth rate, infant mortality rate, life expectancy, leading causes of death, and any other relevant statistical information related to the health of the aggregate from the windshield survey.

Explain, giving at least two reasons, why you selected this particular aggregate for your Capstone project

Windshield Survey

With the use of public transportation or by driving a vehicle around the community, you can assess the common characteristics of the community of your selected aggregate.

Key observations to make during a windshield survey include the following:

Age and condition of the homes in the community

Location and condition of parks and other recreational areas

Amount of space between homes and businesses

Neighborhood hangouts

Transportation in the community

Quality of streets and sidewalks

Types/numbers of stores and other businesses

People out in the community

Race/ethnicity

Cleanliness of the community

Billboards or other media displays

Places of worship

Availability of services—doctor, dentist, social centers, recreation centers, hospitals

On a separate references page, cite all sources using APA format. Helpful APA guides and resources are available in the South University Online Library. Below are guides that are located in the library and can be accessed and downloaded via the South University Online Citation Resources: APA Style page. The American Psychological Association website also provides detailed guidance on formatting, citations, and references at APA Style.

• APA Citation Helper

• APA Citations Quick Sheet

• APA-Style Formatting Guidelines for a Written Essay

• Basic Essay Template

Submission Details:

Name your document SU_NSG4076_W1_Project_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

 Submit your document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.