The COVID 19 Pandemic

The COVID 19 Pandemic has affected everyone in the world on so many levels. We know the pain, sorrow, and grief that has taken place in the last 2 plus years. This discussion relates to how COVID 19 has effected you, your friends,  your family, and loved ones.

Here is the assignment:

To start. What is COVID 19?? What is the Delta and Omicron Variant.  Then answer the following.   1. How has COVID effected you personally. This can be answered in various ways. Answer this however you like.  2. How has your “thoughts/beliefs” changed regarding COVID during the last year?  3. Did you know anyone who died of COVID?  4. Did you have to quarantine in the last year? 5. What do you see happening in the next year regarding COVID’s .  6. How have you handled the STRESS that has come along with COVID 19 and the other variants Delta and Omicron? Answer all 6 questions for full credit.

Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing

Dorotea Orem’s Theory: “Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing” and look for at least one article online about her theory. Give your own opinion about her theory, provide your own definitions for Self-Care, Dependent-Care, Self-care deficit, and Dependent-Care deficit. Use APA7 format in your Word document. Provide at least two references, one of them must be your textbook. Minimum 300 words, no maximum.

Structure and Economics of Community Health Services

Case Study

Chapter 6

Structure and Economics of Community Health Services Many factors and events have influenced the current structure, function, and financing of community health services. Understanding this background gives the community health nurse a stronger base for planning for the health of the population. A group of student nurses have been requested to present a 1 hour in service to the local health department on the structure and economics of community health services as part of the community health nursing course requirements. The presentation has to include information about a variety of topics.

1. What are the key historical events and philosophical developments that have led to today’s health services delivery systems?

2. What are the differences between the functions of public versus private sector health care agencies?

3. What are the three core functions of public health as they apply to health service delivery?

4. There are several trends and issues that have influenced community health care financing and delivery that are important in understanding health care economics and helping to improve community health. What are some of these trends and issues?

5. In what important ways has the changing nature of health care financing adversely affected community health nursing and its practice?

Community health nurse rotation

Case Study

Chapter 23

Adult Women and Men The school nurse is preparing for a week long community health nurse rotation. The preparation includes reviewing and preparing a brief summary about common issues affecting adult women and men. The community health nurse is going to ask the student key questions to ensure that proper preparation for the rotation has been completed.

1. The 20th century saw a shift in the leading causes of death from communicable diseases to noncommunicable diseases. Currently, what are the five leading causes of death in adults?

2. Chronic illness is an issue of increasing concern for both men and women as life expectancies increase. What are the three levels of prevention and activities that community health nurses should consider in order to promote health across the adult women and men life span?

3. The student nurse visits a woman’s home with the community health nurse.What are some important facts that the community health nurse and student nurse can share with this woman to help raise awareness regarding heart disease?

4. The community health nurse has to do a short program in the local senior center on mortality from unintentional injuries in the United States. The student nurse shares some key facts about mortality from unintentional injuries in the United States based on age. What is the top unintentional injuries mortality among adult groups?

Transcultural Nursing

Case Study

Chapter 5

Transcultural Nursing in the Community health clients belong to a variety of cultural groups. To gain acceptance, nurses must strive to introduce improved health practices that are presented in a manner consistent with clients’ cultural values. The student nurse is going to visit two different homes with the community health nurse with different cultural beliefs.

1. In preparation for the student nurse’s visits to two different homes, what five transcultural principles will assist in guiding community health nursing practice in these settings?

2. During the first visit, the student nurse has to conduct a cultural assessment by questioning the patient and observing the family dynamics. The  community health nurse has requested that the student nurse assess for appropriate information in six major areas. What six major areas should the student nurse consider?

3. After the conclusion of the first visit, the community health nurse cautions the student nurse to be consciously aware of any ethnocentrism attitudes toward other cultures and the importance of cultural diversity. What is ethnocentrism and why is it so important to be conscious of cultural diversity?