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N4465 Care of Vulnerable Populations
COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT, ANALYSIS, and NURSING INTERVENTION
Modules 1-3 (Weeks 1– 3) Assignment Template
Use of the Three-Part Course Template
● The use of the three-part template to submit weekly Major Course Paper
Assignments goes as follows:
● Week 1: Windshield Survey and Key Informant Interviews. Complete the
First Section of the course template and submit. (Keep this section attached to
Weeks 2 and 3 assignments.)
● Week 2: Statistical Analysis of Community Health Problem. Complete the
Second Section of the course template and submit. (Keep this section attached
to Weeks 1 and 3 assignments.)
● Week 3: Community Health Nursing Intervention. Complete the Third
Section of the course template and submit. By now, you should have Sections
1-3 as one whole document.
● Each section of the course template is submitted on a WEEKLY basis, depending on
which week you are working on. DO NOT wait to submit all three sections at the end of
the third week.
● Please note that students are not to make any changes to the content of the course
template, for example, removal of questions or examples imbedded in the response box
of the template.
● Removal of the questions or examples imbedded in the response box of the
template is considered tampering with the content and will result in a 10-point
grade deduction per assignment.
Should removal of the questions or examples imbedded in the response box of the
template persist by the student, in addition to the 10-point deduction, the student will be
referred to the Office of Student Conduct for final disposition. You are strongly
encouraged to be mindful of this course policy.
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● The ONLY change students may make to the template is to enlarge the space to
make their entries in the response boxes.
● Should you encounter any difficulties with any aspect of these assignments, please
consult with your Academic Coach. We are glad to assist you!
Windshield Survey and Key Informant Interviews
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Assignment #1
Name of Community or Zip Code: 75040
Module One (Week One): Part One Windshield Survey and Key Informant
Interviews
Please complete the following information on this template about the community
you have selected. If you do not use this template there will be a 10- point grade
penalty per assignment, and you will be required to resubmit within 48 hrs. You
may increase the size of the blocks on the template by continuing to type within each
section. Use as much space as necessary to provide your answers.
Elements Descriptors
Physical Make sure you address fully what you observed, and NOTE if
Environment something was not found within your community area.
● Boundaries What defines the boundaries? Roads, water, railroads. Is the area
known for a particular name? What area is this community located
in?
Garland has very irregular borders, enclosed by N. Garland Avenue
on the west border, E. Miller on the south border, Castle Dr, on the east
border, and has an irregular northern border. Rowlett Creek Preserve and
Spring Creek Preserve can be found within its boundaries. President
George Bush Turnpike and 78 are two major highways in this area. This
particular area, known as Downtown Garland, is where settlers arrived “as
early as the mid-1800’s” and is where the city of Garland was first
founded. (City of Garland, 2018)
● Housing What is the age of the houses? Describe type of construction
and Zoning material, appearance, and general condition. Do you see single
family housing? Multi-family housing?
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Older houses built in the 1950’s are more prevalent than new
houses in this particular area. Due to its rich history, Garland prides itself
in preservation of its historic homes. Brick houses and siding houses can
be found on the same neighborhood. The majority of homes are single
family housing. Although new apartments were built near the Dart Train
Station, the majority of apartments in this area are older and in not pristine
conditions.
● Common Where do people in the neighborhood hang out? Who hangs out
Meeting Places there and what hours of the day?
There are various Recreations Centers such as Bradfield
Recreation Center, Fields Recreation Center, and Granger Recreation
where the younger crowds hang out to play basketball. There is a brewery
in Downtown Garland, Intrinsic Smokehouse and Brewery, and that that is
where all the 21 year olds go to hang out and listen to live music on the
square. Generator Coffee on the Square in Downtown Garland provides
baked sweets, fresh brewed coffee, live music, poetry readings, and wine
tasting. Gyms and fitness center are also common meeting grounds.
Churches offer afterschool programs for youth where they gather to
participate with teens and provide counseling, support, mentoring and
guidance.
● Indicators Is this a “thriving” community or does it look “run down?” Is there
of Growth or new or ongoing construction? Businesses and Industries coming to
Decline the area? Are buildings, roadways, and public areas clean and well-
kept. Do you see dirt, trash, or graffiti?
This area of Garland is a thriving community. New apartments
were recently built near the Nicholson Memorial Library, conveniently
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N4465 Care of Vulnerable Populations
COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT, ANALYSIS, and NURSING INTERVENTION
Modules 1-3 (Weeks 1– 3) Assignment Template
Use of the Three-Part Course Template
● The use of the three-part template to submit weekly Major Course Paper
Assignments goes as follows:
● Week 1: Windshield Survey and Key Informant Interviews. Complete the
First Section of the course template and submit. (Keep this section attached to
Weeks 2 and 3 assignments.)
● Week 2: Statistical Analysis of Community Health Problem. Complete the
Second Section of the course template and submit. (Keep this section attached
to Weeks 1 and 3 assignments.)
● Week 3: Community Health Nursing Intervention. Complete the Third
Section of the course template and submit. By now, you should have Sections
1-3 as one whole document.
● Each section of the course template is submitted on a WEEKLY basis, depending on
which week you are working on. DO NOT wait to submit all three sections at the end of
the third week.
● Please note that students are not to make any changes to the content of the course
template, for example, removal of questions or examples imbedded in the response box
of the template.
● Removal of the questions or examples imbedded in the response box of the
template is considered tampering with the content and will result in a 10-point
grade deduction per assignment.
Should removal of the questions or examples imbedded in the response box of the
template persist by the student, in addition to the 10-point deduction, the student will be
referred to the Office of Student Conduct for final disposition. You are strongly
encouraged to be mindful of this course policy.
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,2
● The ONLY change students may make to the template is to enlarge the space to
make their entries in the response boxes.
● Should you encounter any difficulties with any aspect of these assignments, please
consult with your Academic Coach. We are glad to assist you!
Windshield Survey and Key Informant Interviews
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Assignment #1
Name of Community or Zip Code: 75040
Module One (Week One): Part One Windshield Survey and Key Informant
Interviews
Please complete the following information on this template about the community
you have selected. If you do not use this template there will be a 10- point grade
penalty per assignment, and you will be required to resubmit within 48 hrs. You
may increase the size of the blocks on the template by continuing to type within each
section. Use as much space as necessary to provide your answers.
Elements Descriptors
Physical Make sure you address fully what you observed, and NOTE if
Environment something was not found within your community area.
● Boundaries What defines the boundaries? Roads, water, railroads. Is the area
known for a particular name? What area is this community located
in?
Garland has very irregular borders, enclosed by N. Garland Avenue
on the west border, E. Miller on the south border, Castle Dr, on the east
border, and has an irregular northern border. Rowlett Creek Preserve and
Spring Creek Preserve can be found within its boundaries. President
George Bush Turnpike and 78 are two major highways in this area. This
particular area, known as Downtown Garland, is where settlers arrived “as
early as the mid-1800’s” and is where the city of Garland was first
founded. (City of Garland, 2018)
● Housing What is the age of the houses? Describe type of construction
and Zoning material, appearance, and general condition. Do you see single
family housing? Multi-family housing?
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Older houses built in the 1950’s are more prevalent than new
houses in this particular area. Due to its rich history, Garland prides itself
in preservation of its historic homes. Brick houses and siding houses can
be found on the same neighborhood. The majority of homes are single
family housing. Although new apartments were built near the Dart Train
Station, the majority of apartments in this area are older and in not pristine
conditions.
● Common Where do people in the neighborhood hang out? Who hangs out
Meeting Places there and what hours of the day?
There are various Recreations Centers such as Bradfield
Recreation Center, Fields Recreation Center, and Granger Recreation
where the younger crowds hang out to play basketball. There is a brewery
in Downtown Garland, Intrinsic Smokehouse and Brewery, and that that is
where all the 21 year olds go to hang out and listen to live music on the
square. Generator Coffee on the Square in Downtown Garland provides
baked sweets, fresh brewed coffee, live music, poetry readings, and wine
tasting. Gyms and fitness center are also common meeting grounds.
Churches offer afterschool programs for youth where they gather to
participate with teens and provide counseling, support, mentoring and
guidance.
● Indicators Is this a “thriving” community or does it look “run down?” Is there
of Growth or new or ongoing construction? Businesses and Industries coming to
Decline the area? Are buildings, roadways, and public areas clean and well-
kept. Do you see dirt, trash, or graffiti?
This area of Garland is a thriving community. New apartments
were recently built near the Nicholson Memorial Library, conveniently
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