The vulnerable population is sexual orientation.
The vulnerable population is sexual orientation.
Points: 20
Directions:
Referring to the vulnerable population of sexual orientation, discuss a statistic or fact that surprised you. ( 1 ) This should be a heading. 2) What health disparity or vulnerable population can a nurse encounter in their practice or community? This should be another heading. Use first person.
Text and Materials
READINGS AND RESOURCES
REQUIRED READING
• Pender, N., Murdaugh, C. & Parson, M. A. (2011). Health Promotion in Nursing Practice (6th ed or 7th ed.). Pearson: New Jersey.
• National Cancer Institute (2005). Theories at a Glance: A guide for health promotion practice. US Dept. of Health and Human Services
RECOMMENDED READINGS AND RESOURCES
• American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication Manual for the American Psychological Association (6th edition). Washington, D.C.
Week Eight
READINGS AND RESOURCES
REQUIRED READING
• Chapter 12 from Pender et al. Health Promotion in Nursing Practice.
REQUIRED RESOURCES
• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. (2013). Vulnerable Populations: The Challenge. Retrieved from http://www.rwjf.org/en/library/research/2013/05/ensuring-that-health-reform-reaches-vulnerable-populations.html
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (September 2012). Healthy People 2020: Determinants of Health. Retrieved fromhttp://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/about/DOHAbout.aspx
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (September 2012). Healthy People 2020: Health Disparities. Retrieved fromhttp://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/about/DisparitiesAbout.aspx