Vulnerable Population Paper

Objectives
Communicate effectively by listening, speaking and writing using appropriate technology.

1. Logically organizes, develops, and communicates an idea or position.
2. Uses drafting, revising, and editing techniques using appropriate vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax.
3. Uses library print or electronic resources for literature research.
Nursing Program:
Human Flourishing: Advocate for patients and families in ways that promote self –determination, integrity, and ongoing growth as human beings.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this paper, students will be able to:
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4. Explain what defines a vulnerable population.
5. Identify what makes the assigned population a vulnerable population.
6. Identify challenges the assigned population faces related to the vulnerability.
7. explain what resources are available for the assigned
Population.
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8. Describe questions / behaviors which will help the nurse identify a vulnerable person.
9. Explain mandatory reporting and which persons reporting applies to.

Paper Requirements
This paper must be completed using APA format. A minimum of 4 professional references written within the last 5 years required

Title Page
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
Papers must be grammatically correct with correct spelling
The paper needs to be between 4 and 5 pages in length not including the title page or reference page using Times New Roman size 12 font.

The paper should include:
1) Explanation of a vulnerable population
2)Description of defined population and why it is considered vulnerable
3)Challenges related to vulnerability of assigned population
4) Available resources for assigned population

5) Questions/Observations (3) a nurse can use to identify assigned vulnerability
6) Laws/Policies (3) identified and how they apply to the assigned population