The assignments in this course are interrelated and based on a practicum experience. The assignments culminate in a final presentation submitted during week 10. As a nurse, you understand the challenges facing under-served populations. For this practicum assignment, you will identify a vulnerable, at-risk population in your community. You will examine the challenges currently facing members of this group and the resources available to assist them. You will gather information from a variety of sources and interview a professional who is involved in the provision of services to this group. A vulnerable or at-risk population can be defined as a population with a common identified risk factor or risk exposure presenting a threat to health. Examples of at-risk populations include, but are not limited to the following:
- Urban or rural individuals and families living at or below the poverty line
- Immigrants and non-English-speaking individuals
- Stigmatized or marginalized groups
- Undocumented workers
- Incarcerated individuals
- The homeless
- The mentally ill ( This is the one I would prefer you to use)
In this assignment, you will:
- Identify your vulnerable, at-risk population of interest.
- Complete a needs assessment, analyzing data available through scholarly references that is specific to the identified population. At least 3 references should be used to complete the needs assessment
- Present your needs assessment data by filling out the attached worksheet below. Fill out the chart and answer the questions listed on the worksheet. Attach a reference page to the worksheet to list your references utilized in step 2.
- Save and submit your assignment to the Week 3 Drop Box.
Use this document. Do not change the formatting. This is not a formal, APA style research paper, although you are expected to cite sources as needed.