Identify one vulnerable population within a selected community. Explore current literature and related data to understand better the variables that place this population at risk for health concerns and health disparities.

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.

General Instructions

Identify one vulnerable population within a selected community. Explore current literature and related data to understand better the variables that place this population at risk for health concerns and health disparities. Analyze national health directives, such as Healthy People 2030 or another national initiative, to determine the correlation to the vulnerable population’s needs/risks/disparities.

1. Create a concept map, either neatly drawn by hand or using Microsoft Word, that portrays each element and its relationships. 
2. Download the Concept Map Summary template Download Concept Map Summary templateOpen this document with ReadSpeaker docReaderto answer the questions related to the concept map scenario. Use of this template is required. If the template is not used, a 10% deduction will be applied. See the rubric. Save the template and include your name in the file name. 
3. Follow APA grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation rules consistent with formal, scholarly writing. 
4. Use APA in-text citations and complete references to support your writing.  
5. Use no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less). 
6. Refrain from using first person within this assignment. 
7. Abide by Chamberlain University’s academic integrity policy.  
8. Submit the Concept Map and the Concept Map Summary template to the Week 2 Assignment Dropbox. 

Include the Following Sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the grading rubric)

Concept Map

1. Using a concept map format, identify the following elements:
   1. vulnerable population
   2. the variables that place the population at risk
   3. the identified health risk or disparity to which the population is susceptible
   4. the relationships between the elements

Concept Map Summary

1. Describe the elements on the Concept Map and include the following.  
   1. Provide a succinct description of the vulnerable population identified.
   2. Discuss a minimum of three variables that place the population at risk.
   3. Describe the identified health risk(s) or disparity the population is at risk of experiencing.
   4. Explain how the Concept Map portrays the relationships between each element presented.
   5. Provide an in-text citation from one scholarly source to support your writing.
2. Intervention Proposal
   1. Identify one national population health goal or objective that relates to the identified risk or disparity, such as Healthy People 2030 or another national initiative
   2. Propose one strategy for the advanced practice nurse to collaborate at the local, state, or national levels to advocate for the health of the vulnerable population and advance the identified Healthy People 2030 goal or objective
   3. Identify the stakeholders with whom the advanced practice nurse could collaborate.
   4. Provide an in-text citation from two scholarly sources to support your writing.