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What are the major concepts of the self-efficacy theory and how are they defined? Describe a patient situation that highlights each of the major concepts as defined.

Compare properties of the anterior pituitary hormones with the posterior pituitary hormones. How are they similar or different relative to regulation and mechanism of secretion, vulnerability to brain trauma and inflammation, and long-term consequences of dysfunction?

To Prepare:

• Review the scope and standards of practice or competencies related to your chosen specialty in the resources for this week.
• Review the MSN or PMC specializations offered at Walden by viewing the module resource, Walden University. (n.d.). Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Examine professional organizations related to the specialization you have chosen and identify at least one to focus on for this Assignment.
• Reflect on the thoughts you shared in the Discussion forum regarding your choice of a specialty, any challenges you have encountered in making this choice, and any feedback you have received from colleagues in the Discussion.

The Assignment:

Complete the following items and incorporate them into the final version of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan.

• With the resources specific to the MSN or PMC specialization and the Walden University. (n.d.). Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or PMC, shared in this module, write a paragraph or make a Nursing Specialty Comparison table, comparing at least two nursing specialties that include your selected specialization and second-preferred specialization.
• Write a 2- to 3-paragraph justification statement identifying your reasons for choosing your MSN or PMC specialization. Incorporate feedback you received from colleagues in this Module’s Discussion forum.
• Identify the professional organization related to your chosen specialization for this Assignment, and explain how you can become an active member of this organization.

The purpose of this assignment is for students to create an infographic to educate the community on the impact of a public health issue and make recommendations for policy change.

Research public health issues located on the American Public Health Association (APHA) website, found in the topic Resources under “Topics and Issues.” (https://www.apha.org/topics-and-issues) Select a public health issue related to an environmental issue within the U.S. health care delivery system and examine its effect on a specific population.

Based on the public health issue selected, create an infographic that briefly addresses the following: 

• Describe the selected public health issue and its impact on the community. Include data that demonstrate the significance of this issue and key risk factors leading to this issue.
• Discuss ways that the public health issue can be prevented, including key concepts of epidemiology.
• Explain a policy that currently addresses this issue and the impact of this policy on population outcomes including social justice and health equity.
• Propose at least one change to existing policies to better address this issue. Support recommendations with appropriate evidence.
• Summarize what steps are required to initiate policy change. Identify necessary stakeholders required to initiate policy change (government officials, administrator, etc.) and explain their level of influence.

Refer to the resource “Images, Infographics and Graphics Resources,” (https://libguides.gcu.edu/Images/Infographics), for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.

Cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

RN-BSN

3.4: Advance equitable population health policy.

3.5: Demonstrate advocacy strategies.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 3.4 and 3.5

For nurses to care for vulnerable populations, it is important to be aware of one’s own cultural awareness and personal biases. Reflect on your own unconscious and conscious biases and how your biases might influence your provision of care. Describe what strategies or best practices can be used to integrate cultural humility in health promotion activities. Identify one or more competencies significant for a public health nurse to be effective in advocating for the vulnerable population.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format.

Identify a specific vulnerable population in the United States or from another country. Explain why the population is considered vulnerable. Include the demographic statistics, access to health care, barriers to care, supporting information, and the challenges to health and wellness. How can the public health nurse advocate and support this vulnerable population?

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format.