Special Needs Population
The purpose of this assignment is for the student to:
discuss the roles of the baccalaureate nurse outside the
acute care setting;
identify a changing demographic population of interest;
create a list of the special needs for the population; and
discuss how to include evidence-based practice in caring for
the population.
Directions
Please think about the role of the baccalaureate nurse who
is caring for a changing demographic population of interest (Aging Population,
Baby Boomer Generations, or Veterans).
Interview a baccalaureate nurse working with the population
selected.
Based on your interview and discussion with the nurse:
develop a list of the special needs of the population;
search the literature and identify at least five
evidence-based nursing interventions to address the special needs of the
identified population;
write a 3-4 page paper using the following guidelines:
in 1-2 paragraphs, introduce the population and discuss the
global healthcare needs of the population selected;
in 1-2 paragraphs, discuss the special needs of the selected
population;
in 2-4 paragraphs, summarize evidence from the literature on
the five nursing interventions used to address the special needs of the
population;
in two paragraphs write the conclusion for the paper in
which you:
discuss the value of evidence-based practice in addressing
the population special needs: and
summarize the specific role the baccalaureate nurse has in
caring for the selected population.
