Assessment 2: Community Resources

Research a selected local, national, or global nonprofit organization or government agency to determine how it contributes to public health and safety improvements, promotes equal opportunity, and improves the quality of life within the community. Submit your findings in a 3-5 page report.

 

Preparation

You are interested in expanding your role as a nurse and are considering working in an area where you can help to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life within the local or global community. You are aware of several nonprofit organizations and government agencies whose work contributes to this effort in some way. You have particular interest in one of these organizations but would like to know more about its contributions to public health and safety improvements. You would like to report the results of your research in a scholarly paper that you could submit for publication.

Research a selected local, national, or global nonprofit organization or government agency from the list provided. Determine how the organization or agency contributes to public health and safety improvements, promotes equal opportunity, and improves the quality of life within the community. Submit your findings in a 3–5-page report.

As you begin to prepare this assessment, it would be an excellent choice to complete the Nonprofit Organizations and Community Health activity. Complete this activity to gain insight into promoting equal opportunity and improving the quality of life in a community. The information gained from completing this activity will help you succeed with the assessment.

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Document Format and Length

Format your paper using APA style to include title page and references page.  A running head on all pages.  Appropriate section headings.  Your paper should comprise 3–5 pages of content plus title and references pages.

 

Supporting Evidence

Cite at least three credible sources from peer-reviewed journals or professional industry publications published within the past 5 years that support your research findings.

 

Graded Requirements

• -Explain how the organization’s mission and vision enable it to contribute to public health and safety improvements.
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  • -Include examples of ways a local and/or global initiative supports organizational mission and vision and promotes public health and safety.
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• -Evaluate an organization’s ability to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life in the community.
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  • -Consider the effects of social, cultural, economic, and physical barriers.
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• -Assess the impact of funding sources, policy, and legislation on the organization’s provision of services.
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  • -Consider the potential implications of funding decisions, policy, and legislation for individuals, families, and aggregates within the community.
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• -Explain how an organization’s work impacts the health and/or safety needs of a local community.
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  • -Consider how nurses might become involved with the organization.