Arizona State University — NUR 410: Population Health Nursing and Health Promotion

Assessment 2: Community Health Needs Assessment and Intervention Proposal

Unit context

NUR 410 Population Health Nursing and Health Promotion is a senior-level BSN course at Arizona State University that focuses on population-based care, social determinants of health, epidemiology, and evidence-informed community interventions. The course prepares nursing students to analyze health trends, identify priority health needs in defined populations, and design practical, ethical, and culturally responsive interventions aligned with public health frameworks.

Assessment overview

This assessment requires you to complete a structured community health needs assessment and develop a targeted intervention proposal based on current evidence and population data. You will demonstrate the ability to interpret epidemiological indicators, integrate social and environmental factors, and translate research into feasible nursing-led strategies that improve population health outcomes.

Assessment objectives

• Analyze population-level health data using credible public health sources.
• Identify priority health concerns and contributing social determinants.
• Apply evidence-based nursing and public health frameworks.
• Design a realistic, measurable community health intervention.
• Communicate findings clearly using academic writing conventions.

Assessment task instructions

You are required to select a defined population within the United States, such as a geographic community, age group, cultural group, or vulnerable population. Using current public health data and peer-reviewed literature, complete a written community health needs assessment and propose a nursing-focused intervention.

Paper length and format

• Length: 1,400–1,800 words (approximately 5–6 pages, excluding title page and references).
• Format: APA 7th edition, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman or Calibri.
• Sources: Minimum of six scholarly sources, including at least three peer-reviewed journal articles.

Required paper sections

I. Population and Community Description

Clearly define the selected population. Describe demographic characteristics, geographic context, cultural considerations, and relevant socioeconomic factors. Support descriptions with recent census or public health data.

II. Health Indicators and Epidemiological Data

Analyze at least three key health indicators affecting the population, such as chronic disease prevalence, mortality rates, behavioral risk factors, or access to care. Data must be drawn from authoritative sources such as the CDC, state health departments, or WHO.

III. Social Determinants of Health

Examine how social, economic, environmental, and structural factors contribute to the identified health issues. Link determinants directly to observed health disparities using evidence from the literature.

IV. Priority Health Problem Identification

Select one priority health problem based on prevalence, severity, and potential for nursing intervention. Provide a clear rationale supported by data and scholarly sources.

V. Evidence-Based Intervention Proposal

Propose a nursing-led or interprofessional community intervention. Describe goals, target outcomes, implementation strategies, and required resources. Ground the proposal in evidence-based practice and relevant public health or nursing frameworks.

VI. Evaluation and Outcome Measures

Explain how the effectiveness of the intervention would be evaluated. Include at least two measurable outcomes and describe data collection methods.

VII. Ethical and Cultural Considerations

Discuss ethical principles, cultural sensitivity, and equity considerations relevant to the proposed intervention.

Grading rubric summary

1. Population analysis and data accuracy (20%)
2. Application of epidemiological and social determinants concepts (20%)
3. Quality and relevance of evidence-based intervention (25%)
4. Critical thinking and synthesis of sources (20%)
5. APA format, clarity, and academic writing quality (15%)

Academic integrity requirements

All submissions must comply with Arizona State University academic integrity policies. Work must be original, properly cited, and free from plagiarism. AI-generated content must be critically evaluated, rewritten in the student’s own academic voice, and used only as a support tool where permitted.

Sample response excerpt

Adult residents in Maricopa County experience disproportionately high rates of type 2 diabetes, driven by limited access to preventive care and neighborhood-level food insecurity. Public health surveillance data reveal persistent disparities linked to income and education. A nurse-led community education and screening program offers a feasible approach to improving early detection and self-management within this population.

Peer-reviewed references

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). Social determinants of health: Know what affects health. https://www.cdc.gov/socialdeterminants
• Marmot, M., Allen, J., Boyce, T., Goldblatt, P., & Morrison, J. (2020). Health equity in England: The Marmot Review 10 years on. BMJ, 368, m693. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m693
• Stanhope, M., & Lancaster, J. (2020). Public health nursing: Population-centered health care in the community (10th ed.). Elsevier. https://www.elsevier.com/books/public-health-nursing/9780323677108
• World Health Organization. (2023). Addressing social determinants of health. https://www.who.int/teams/social-determinants-of-health