Health Assignment: Urban Population-
Focused Interventions
Overview
In this assignment, learners will identify health issues or concerns in an urban community setting, with a
focus on promoting health and preventing disease among the population. Understanding public and
community health is vital in urban healthcare, as it enables the implementation of preventive measures,
promotes population well-being, and addresses systemic health disparities within communities.
Product Information
• Sentinel City®
Applicable Healthcare Discipline
• Nursing
• Public Health
• Social Work
• Human Services
• Health Education
Population
• Adult
• Pediatric
• Geriatric
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, Learning Objectives
Nursing Learning Objectives NCLEX QSEN AACN NLN QCCC
Recognize common issues or concerns that HPP PCC, Domain HF, SI Domain
impact an assigned population group Safety 3 1, 4, 5,
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Relate determinants of health to population- HPP PCC Domain HF, SI Domain
focused health issues/concerns 3 1, 4, 5,
6
Identify evidence-based health promotion or HPP PCC, EBP Domain HF, SI Domain
disease prevention interventions 3 1, 4, 5,
6
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