Community Teaching Plan: Community Presentation
The benchmark assesses the following competencies:
3.3 Provide individualized education to diverse patient populations in a variety of health care settings.
The RN to BSN program at Grand Canyon University meets the requirements for clinical competencies as defined by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), using nontraditional experiences for practicing nurses. These experiences come in the form of direct and indirect care experiences in which licensed nursing students engage in learning within the context of their hospital organization, specific care discipline, and local communities.
Based on the feedback offered by the provider, identify the best approach for teaching. Prepare a presentation based on the Teaching Work Plan and present the information to your community.
Options for Delivery
Select one of the following options for delivery and prepare the applicable presentation:
PowerPoint presentation – no more than 30 minutes
Pamphlet presentation – 1 to 2 pages
Audio presentation
Poster presentation
Selection of Community Setting
These are considered appropriate community settings. Choose one of the following:
Public health clinic
Community health center
Long-term care facility
Transitional care facility
Home health center
University/School health center
Church community
Adult/Child care center
Community Teaching Experience Approval Form
Before presenting information to the community, seek approval from an agency administrator or representative using the “Community Teaching Experience Approval Form.” Submit this form as directed in the Community Teaching Experience Approval assignment drop box.
General Requirements
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
ANSWER
Presentation for a Community Health Center
Over the years, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults of 18 years and above has increased substantially. By 2016, reports by the World Health Organization (WHO), (2021) indicate that 1.9 billion adults were overweight or obese. The logic of taking initiatives in preventing this condition is, therefore, self-evident. First, understanding overweight and obesity are fundamental in establishing sustainable measures. Overweight and obesity is a condition triggered by lack of physical activity and eating excess calories, mostly from fatty and sugary foods (WHO, 2021). Technological advance has reduced the amount of physical activity, particularly among adults, due to efficient means of transport and increased sedentary lifestyle.
Although making adjustments may prove difficult for some people, it is recommended to follow a gradual procedure. In this case, the overall goal should be reducing the number of calories consumed per day. Most importantly, considering the level of overweight and obesity can help in creating an effective weight loss plan. For instance, people with extreme levels of obesity have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 and above (Highland Hospital, 2021). For such individuals, the most appropriate measure is to replace unhealthy habits with healthy ones. Thus, one should include vegetables, fruits, proteins, and lower amounts of carbohydrates in their diet. However, it is essential to consume more calories from healthy foods during the first stages to allow the body to adapt to new changes.
On the other hand, healthy people should prevent the onset of overweight and obesity by leading healthy lifestyles. A perfect example of sustainable exercises may include brisk walking to work instead of taking a bus, and running for a few miles while adjusting based on progress. People should also focus on lowering their stress levels, as it may tempt them to increase their calorie intake.
References
Highland Hospital, (2021). What is Morbid Obesity?. Bariatric Surgery Center. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/highland/bariatric-surgery-center/journey/morbid-obesity.aspx#:~:text=Normal%20BMI%20ranges%20from%2020,high%20blood%20pressure%20or%20diabetes.
WHO, (2021). Obesity and Overweight. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/newsroom/fact-sheets/detail/obesity-andoverweight#:~:text=Facts%20about%20overweight%20and%20obesity,%25%20of%20w omen)%20were%20overweight.
