By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
· Competency 1: Health Assessment – Conduct comprehensive and focused assessments of health and illness parameters in individuals, groups, and vulnerable populations.
. Describe the key elements that make up a health assessment at the community, group, and individual levels.
. Explain the process involved in conducting a comprehensive health assessment.
. Summarize the findings of a health assessment for a specific population.
· Competency 3: Nursing Research and Informatics – Incorporate evidence-based practice interventions (for example, information systems and patient care technologies) as appropriate for managing the acute and chronic care of patients, promoting health across the lifespan.
. Use valid, scholarly research resources relevant to the field of nursing to support information presented.
· Competency 5: Communication – Communicate effectively with all members of the health care team, including interdepartmental and interdisciplinary collaboration for quality outcomes.
. Write coherently to support a central idea in appropriate APA format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a nursing professional.
Assessment Instructions
Conduct a health assessment of a population of your choice as you complete the following:
1. Describe the key elements that make up a health assessment at each of the following levels:
1. Community.
2. Group.
3. Individual.
2. Explain the process for completing a comprehensive health assessment.
3. Summarize the findings of the health assessment you conducted. Be sure you include a brief description of the population you selected.
Additional Requirements
· Format: Include a title page and reference. Use APA style and formatting.
· Length: This assessment should be approximately 3 pages in length.
· References: Cite at least three current scholarly or professional resources.
· Font: Use double-spaced, 12-point, Times New Roman font.
