Course 

NR 443 RN Community Health Nursing

Instructions 

1. Choose one of the following population health problems to focus on:

a. Substance use and/or abuse
b. Environmental health (air, water, ground, energy, climate, etc.)
a. https://www3.epa.gov/myem/envmap/find.html (Links to an external site.) has a wealth of information
c. Violence
d. Abuse

2. Research and share an overview of the current data on this population health problem specific to your community. You must use one (or more) of the resources from the Direct Care Project Part 1: Assessment and Diagnosis assignment. The Webliography (link) also has many resources. You may choose to find additional outside source(s).

3. Then take a moment to review the Twitter feed for compelling Tweets that may have an impact on or discuss the population health problem.

4. Give an overview of any agency, organization, person, or affiliation that is addressing the population health problem.

5. How could a community health nurse collaborate with the agency, organization, person, or affiliation address the population health problem?

6. Compose a 280-character or fewer Tweet that describes what you have shared with the class. Remember Twitter only allows 280 characters (this includes spaces, etc.) so you will need to be concise. It should include a hashtag. Include the URL to the reference or Tweet if applicable. Share this Tweet in the discussion.

7. Note: A Twitter account is not required nor is posting your Tweet on social media.

8. Your discussion post should look like:

– Paragraph one: Overview of the current data on this population health problem specific to your community
– Paragraph two: Overview of any agency, organization, person, or affiliation that is addressing the population health problem
– Paragraph three: How could a community health nurse collaborate with the agency, organization, person, or affiliation to address the population health problem?
– Tweet: 280-character or fewer Tweet with hashtag and reference if applicable.
– Resources: Where did you find your data?

10. Example Tweet: Your zip code can have more of an impact on your health than your genetic code. Know your stats. #socialdeterminantsofhealth #SDoH #knowyourstats epa.gov/myem/envmap/find.html

SOLUTION 

According to the survey on the National Drug Use and Health, over 19.7 million Americans that are aged 12 and older battle substance abuse disorder. (National Drug Use and

Health, 2003) At the same time, one out of eight adults struggled with alcohol and drug abuse disorder simultaneously. 1.8 million Americans sustained both the mental disorder and substance abuse disorder, and drug abuse cost the American society more than $740 billion annually. (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2003) The result is the chaotic home environment and giving children a negative view of the drugs. “The U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported 138.3 million Americans aged 12 or older were current drinkers of alcohol in the 2015 survey.” (Nies, 2019) Teenagers and people with mental health disorders are more at risk of drug addiction when compared to other members of society.

In the United States, there is the National Institute on Drug Abuse whose sole responsibility is to advance the science of the consequences and causes of drug addiction and abuse. NIDA uses this knowledge to improve public health. ….please click the purchase button below to access the entire solution at $5