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. This assignment consists of both an interview and a PowerPoint (PPT) presentation. Select a community of interest in your region. Perform a physical assessment of the community. Interviews can take place in-person, by phone, or by Skype. Develop interview questions to gather information about the role of the provider in the community and the health issues faced by the chosen community. Complete the “Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form” prior to conducting the interview. Submit this document separately in its respective drop box. Compile key findings from the interview, including the interview questions used, and submit these with the presentation. Create a PowerPoint presentation of 15-20 slides (slide count does not include title and references slide) describing the chosen community interest. Include the following in your presentation: 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.

The RN to BSN program at Grand Canyon University is designed to meet the clinical competencies set by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) for practicing nurses. As part of the program, students are required to engage in nontraditional experiences to develop their nursing skills. These experiences involve direct and indirect care activities within the hospital organization, specific care discipline, and local communities.

For this assignment, you will need to select a community of interest in your region and perform a physical assessment of the community. This assessment will provide you with valuable information about the health issues faced by the community and the role of healthcare providers in addressing these issues.

To gather information about the role of the provider in the community and the specific health issues faced by the chosen community, you will need to conduct an interview. The interview can be conducted in-person, by phone, or through Skype, depending on your preference and accessibility. Prior to conducting the interview, you are required to complete the “Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form” and submit it separately in its respective dropbox.

During the interview, it is important to ask relevant and insightful questions to gather key findings. These findings, along with the interview questions used, will need to be compiled and submitted with the PowerPoint presentation. The presentation should consist of 15-20 slides, excluding the title and references slide.

In your PowerPoint presentation, make sure to include the following:

1. Introduction: Provide an overview of the chosen community of interest, including its demographics, population size, and any specific characteristics that distinguish it from other communities.

2. Physical Assessment: Present the findings of your physical assessment of the community, including any observations about the physical environment, infrastructure, and facilities that impact the health and well-being of the community.

3. Provider Role: Discuss the role of healthcare providers in the community, including the types of providers available, their areas of expertise, and their contributions to improving the health outcomes of the community.

4. Health Issues: Identify and analyze the specific health issues faced by the community. This may include chronic diseases, infectious diseases, mental health concerns, or any other issues that significantly impact the well-being of the community.

5. Community Resources: Highlight the resources available in the community to address the identified health issues. This may include healthcare facilities, clinics, support groups, or community organizations that play a role in providing healthcare services or support to the community.

6. Recommendations: Based on your assessment and findings, provide recommendations for addressing the health issues faced by the community. This may include suggestions for improving healthcare access, preventive measures, or community health initiatives.

It is important to note that while APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, it is expected that you demonstrate solid academic writing skills and properly document your sources using APA formatting guidelines.

To ensure successful completion of the assignment, it is recommended that you review the provided rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations. The rubric will outline the criteria for assessing the quality of your presentation and the level of completion required.