Westcoast NURS340A 2020 November All Weeks Discussions Latest

NURS340A Public Health Nursing

Week 1 Discussion

Analyze the roots of public health nursing and its influence on practice today. What significant changes or historical events have made public health what it is today?

 

NURS340A Public Health Nursing

Week 2 Discussion

You have heard a lot about President Obama’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

A) What are the major milestones that represent the health care reform act?

B) Explain how this act helps to deliver better health care services.

C) Explain the reasons why this act has been considered a long and protracted political battle.

 

NURS340A Public Health Nursing

Week 3 Discussion

Identify at least two changes that have occurred in your local community within the past few years that may contribute to emerging infectious diseases. Why do you think these changes are beneficial or not?

 

NURS340A Public Health Nursing

Week 4 Discussion

What are the responsibilities of community and public health nurses in promoting health and decreasing illness and injury in populations, families, and individuals? Provide specific examples from your community.

 

NURS340A Public Health Nursing

Week 5 Discussion

What are the predisposing factors that lead to domestic abuse? What is the role of the public health nurse to prevent domestic abuse?

 

 

 

NURS340A Public Health Nursing

Week 6 Discussion

What are the ethical and moral issues that present themselves when communities/cities/states choose to address or not address the health needs of the underserved populations? Choose one of these populations and discuss what resources may be available to them.

 

NURS340A Public Health Nursing

Week 7 Discussion

Identify a disaster scenario, outline the disaster preparedness steps that should be used, and relate them to the nursing process.

 

NURS340A Public Health Nursing

Week 8 Discussion

After reviewing the FEMA website, select an area that you think is the most helpful for a public health nurse to use. Explain your choice.