Community Clinical Observation Paper
1. Identify the needs of persons living with the chronic conditions: eg
Hypertension
Cardiovascular disease
Diabetes
2. Consider how to meet the educational needs of each client with hypertension, cardiovascular
disease, and diabetes concerning:
Ethnicity
Age
Socio–economic status
In your reflection paper, consider the demographic population of the City of Trenton. Which ethnic groups are predominant in our community? Which age group has a higher prevalence of the health conditions mentioned above? What socio–economic factors influence the purchase of high– quality/nutrient–dense foods? What types of resources are available to improve access to nutritious foods for those living in our community?
For your community health nursing experience, you are expected to:
Be prepared to complete vital signs, heights, weights, BMI, and nutritional education
Be prepared to answer questions about normal and abnormal vital signs
Be prepared to answer questions about healthy eating
Be prepared to complete social determinant screening. E.g., Smoking, drinking habit
Be prepared to reinforce education about available handout
3. Write a 2–page reflective paper based on your experience–APA due 1 week after the clinical experience, submit it to your clinical instructor.
