HNN217 Community Nursing Practice

Purpose of assessment task 1

According to the World Health Organisation, “the vulnerabilities for people living with HIV/AIDS result in the disproportionate impact of HIV in all countries, including Australia. These disproportionate risks reflect specific legal and social issues that increase the vulnerability of this population. Despite this awareness, HIV services for key populations remain largely inadequate” (WHO, 2016).

Assignment question:

In an Australian context, describe the impact that HIV/AIDS has on individuals, families and the community in Australia. Discuss how community nurses can use the principles of primary health care to protect and promote health for people at risk of exposure to HIV and for people living with HIV/AIDS. Include in your discussion, the interventions used by community nurses to protect and promote health for this vulnerable population.

1. Review the content and resources you have been provided within the unit.

2. Use relevant literature to support your discussion. These references may include relevant chapters from the list of prescribed and recommended texts for the unit HNN217 as noted in the unit guide for T2 2017, on the Cloud site for the unit, and journal articles from peer reviewed journals.

3. Do not describe the pathophysiology of HIV/AIDS.

4. Check your assignment against the assignment question and marking rubric prior to submission to ensure you have addressed all the requirements.

World Health Organisation (2016). Consolidated guidelines on HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for key populations. Geneva: WHO.

Unit learning outcomes and Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes

This assessment task provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate the following Unit Learning outcomes and Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes; Unit Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the relationship between nursing, the social determinants of health, and primary health care;

2. Identify the roles and responsibilities of the nurse engaged in community health practice, including education of individuals, families, and carers;

3. Evaluate symptoms, functional status and risk in the management of individuals, significant others and communities;

4. Identify participative, evidence-based health promoting interventions for individuals, families, and carers from diverse backgrounds

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes

1. Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities: appropriate to the level of study related to a discipline or profession

2. Communication: using oral, written and interpersonal communication to inform, motivate and affect change

4. Critical thinking: evaluating information using critical and analytical thinking and judgement

5. Problem-solving: creating solutions to authentic (real world and ill-defined) problems