NR586NP Concept Map
Summary
Description of Concept Map
a. succinct description of the vulnerable population identified.
The vulnerable populations identified are communities of low income or in poverty.
b. minimum of three variables that place the population at risk.
Three variables that place the population at risk are education access, income and job
consistency, and housing and living conditions.
c. the identified health risk(s) or disparity that the population is at risk of
experiencing.
A few health risks or disparities that this population is at risk of experiencing are obesity,
substance abuse including alcohol, chronic stress, and disease or illnesses (heart disease, liver
disease and kidney disease). In the article written by Raifman, M., & Raifman (2020) it discusses
how individuals who live in low-income areas are more likely to live in crowded conditions, that
can increase exposure and restrict the possibility of quarantining when an illness arises.
d. explanation of how the concept map portrays the relationships between each
element.
The concept map portrays the relationship between each element in many ways. The main circle
represents poverty and low income which is the vulnerable population chosen for the concept
map. The circles above indicated in light blue are variables that place this population at risk. This
is housing and living conditions, income and job stability and education access. All three of these
variables can cause poverty but they also can be because of poverty. Housing and living
conditions may be affordable housing, or paychecks are spent directly on housing with little to
bare minimum left for necessities. Income and job stability if an individual does not make
enough income this can cause low-income housing or if they are incapable if keeping a job, they
may even become homeless. Education access if a family is unable to afford school, they may
not be capable of obtaining a job requiring a higher degree or may settle for minimum wage jobs
bringing in little to no income. The circles below indicated in dark blue are health risks and
disparities poverty can cause. This is obesity, substance abuse, chronic stress and disease and
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, illness. Obesity can be a risk because low income or poverty communities may not be able to
afford fresh and health foods. Substance abuse in lower income communities can be a result of
low income or can also cause homelessness. In the article written by Mosel (2024), in 2015 more
than half of adulting living in affordable housing had mental health and substance abuse
disorders. Chronic stress can be caused from low income or poverty because these communities
may not feel they are able to provide enough for their families, and they also may continuously
worry about bills. Disease and illnesses can be a risk factor of poverty and low income because
there living conditions may not be ideal for separation or quarantine when someone becomes ill.
These communities are also at higher risk for developing illnesses due to not being able to afford
proper healthcare. Poverty and low-income communities need healthcare’s help to increase
wellness and health and decrease illnesses and diseases in their community.
Intervention Proposal
1. Identify one national population health goal or objective related to the identified risk or
disparity, such as Healthy People or another national initiative.
In the article written by Healthy People 2030, one implementation they are recommending is a
housing voucher program. This is for households with young children that have very low
incomes. The voucher covers a substantial portion of rent so they can afford housing in
neighborhoods with more opportunities for the children and have a safer environment.
2. Propose one strategy for the advanced practice nurse to collaborate at the local, state, or
national level to advocate for the health of the vulnerable population and advance the
identified Healthy People goal or objective.
One strategy that would be on a national level that advance practice nurses can advocate for is
reducing healthcare costs by allowing advance practice nurses to practice independently. This
can be done by allowing advance practice nurses to do routine checkups which will improve care
quality and decrease the use of emergency care centers. The cost of a physician and an advance
practice nurses differ greatly, and by using advance practice nurses it will decrease the salary
hospitals pay physicians. This will also make healthcare more affordable for individuals who
have basic insurance plans or no insurance plans at all. This ties directly with housing vouchers
because the more affordable healthcare is to a community, the better their finances are.
According to Joyce 2021, research shows that advance practice nurses who practice without
interference, have a direct correlation to healthcare costs decreasing when allowed by the
government.
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Summary
Description of Concept Map
a. succinct description of the vulnerable population identified.
The vulnerable populations identified are communities of low income or in poverty.
b. minimum of three variables that place the population at risk.
Three variables that place the population at risk are education access, income and job
consistency, and housing and living conditions.
c. the identified health risk(s) or disparity that the population is at risk of
experiencing.
A few health risks or disparities that this population is at risk of experiencing are obesity,
substance abuse including alcohol, chronic stress, and disease or illnesses (heart disease, liver
disease and kidney disease). In the article written by Raifman, M., & Raifman (2020) it discusses
how individuals who live in low-income areas are more likely to live in crowded conditions, that
can increase exposure and restrict the possibility of quarantining when an illness arises.
d. explanation of how the concept map portrays the relationships between each
element.
The concept map portrays the relationship between each element in many ways. The main circle
represents poverty and low income which is the vulnerable population chosen for the concept
map. The circles above indicated in light blue are variables that place this population at risk. This
is housing and living conditions, income and job stability and education access. All three of these
variables can cause poverty but they also can be because of poverty. Housing and living
conditions may be affordable housing, or paychecks are spent directly on housing with little to
bare minimum left for necessities. Income and job stability if an individual does not make
enough income this can cause low-income housing or if they are incapable if keeping a job, they
may even become homeless. Education access if a family is unable to afford school, they may
not be capable of obtaining a job requiring a higher degree or may settle for minimum wage jobs
bringing in little to no income. The circles below indicated in dark blue are health risks and
disparities poverty can cause. This is obesity, substance abuse, chronic stress and disease and
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, illness. Obesity can be a risk because low income or poverty communities may not be able to
afford fresh and health foods. Substance abuse in lower income communities can be a result of
low income or can also cause homelessness. In the article written by Mosel (2024), in 2015 more
than half of adulting living in affordable housing had mental health and substance abuse
disorders. Chronic stress can be caused from low income or poverty because these communities
may not feel they are able to provide enough for their families, and they also may continuously
worry about bills. Disease and illnesses can be a risk factor of poverty and low income because
there living conditions may not be ideal for separation or quarantine when someone becomes ill.
These communities are also at higher risk for developing illnesses due to not being able to afford
proper healthcare. Poverty and low-income communities need healthcare’s help to increase
wellness and health and decrease illnesses and diseases in their community.
Intervention Proposal
1. Identify one national population health goal or objective related to the identified risk or
disparity, such as Healthy People or another national initiative.
In the article written by Healthy People 2030, one implementation they are recommending is a
housing voucher program. This is for households with young children that have very low
incomes. The voucher covers a substantial portion of rent so they can afford housing in
neighborhoods with more opportunities for the children and have a safer environment.
2. Propose one strategy for the advanced practice nurse to collaborate at the local, state, or
national level to advocate for the health of the vulnerable population and advance the
identified Healthy People goal or objective.
One strategy that would be on a national level that advance practice nurses can advocate for is
reducing healthcare costs by allowing advance practice nurses to practice independently. This
can be done by allowing advance practice nurses to do routine checkups which will improve care
quality and decrease the use of emergency care centers. The cost of a physician and an advance
practice nurses differ greatly, and by using advance practice nurses it will decrease the salary
hospitals pay physicians. This will also make healthcare more affordable for individuals who
have basic insurance plans or no insurance plans at all. This ties directly with housing vouchers
because the more affordable healthcare is to a community, the better their finances are.
According to Joyce 2021, research shows that advance practice nurses who practice without
interference, have a direct correlation to healthcare costs decreasing when allowed by the
government.
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