future when I am working with the Indigenous community. This course helped me deepen my understanding in the context of Indigenous Culture, based on different histories, environments, and creative spirits and as to why it is essential to Indigenous peoples identity and why the understanding of tradition and knowledge is vital to the Indigenous community. As the course is coming to an end, I realized that my passion lies working with the indigenous community to help heal the youth because the youth are
attempted to participate in a Day in the life as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. I faced several challenges with identifying as a member of the community, both internally and externally. I found that the biggest struggle was that I couldn’t connect because I am not a member of that community. I also battled with my personal beliefs and how comfortable I felt based on my research and the basic understanding I know of the LGBTQ+ community, I attempted the impossible. With my work schedule being so extensive
groups faced, for example, lack of housing. Another obstacle that I found interesting was how much work it took to receive support in today’s society. Lastly, I was surprised by the challenge that people who have a refugee status often face. In this reflection of my trip I plan to explain how these major points surprised me the most. Before I went on this field trip I had a basic understanding of the challenges that these groups could face. Some of these challenges included a lack of a steady job or
Once going to the town hall meeting made me realize how they help our community grow into a better university. Unfortunately, my wellness team went to different meetings and we didn't collaborate on the same ideas, but seen a few ideas that we all thought were a great influence,especially the ones I personally saw myself and created. Of course, at some points it became boring, but I believe the main goal at the end of the meetings was to bring a topic that needed to be brought up and some ideas that
Community Health Nursing Reflection NUR/405 2012 Diane Schlicke RN MSN Community Health Nursing Reflection The role of the community health nurse in the participating family’s community is to focus on the health needs of the aggregate or group. Community health nursing refers to a systematic, comprehensive focus on wellness, health protection, and disease, and injury prevention for the population residing in a specific area. The nurse functions as advocate, case manager, consultant, health
Community Organizing Self-Reflection Experiences My interest in community organizing and building began with the passion and knowledge for the well-being of others my father instilled in my life. My father was the late Chief Elmer Manatowa Jr of the Sac and Fox Nation, Native Tribe of Oklahoma. I have been an active Governing Council member (all adult members) of my Tribe for many years. I landed my first real job, Planning Department secretary, after taking a business course at the local technical
Community and Public Health Nursing Reflection Courtney Austin NUR/405 8/11/2014 Community and Public Health Nursing Reflection Maricopa community schools are the local schools for the Gila River Indian Community. Native American children attending these schools are generally obese and do not participate in extra-curricular activities. The Leading Health Indicator (LHI) that applies is Children and adolescents who are considered obese. Recognizing this LHI, nursing diagnoses can be generated
utilize the Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) approach to build the community capacity and leadership for health promotion and disease prevention across the diverse populations of the county. The HRC is funded by a 5-year, $4.1 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of the Prevention Research Centers Program. The PRC is collaborating with various community organizations including the Community Health Center, Korean Community Services, Workers
individual had to give back and attend certain meetings and complete service hours in order to pass. I learned important lessons and connections from each service hour and meeting that I can apply to life, or that I used increase my knowledge about the community itself First, I decided to volunteer at the elementaries Halloween celebration.This was the seventh of October and in the primary building. When I got there I finished help setting up, and after setting up was done then sent me right to work. My
The purpose of this essay is to give a clear understanding of gay and lesbian families. This essay will discuss relative information and problems of this client group focusing on the demographic, history, polices, issues faced by the group as well as relevant support groups and programs available. This essay will discuss these topics by drawing on existing published scholarly literature and relevant, credible published sources. The second part of this essay will be a reflection of an event that relates