Locating Resources

Locating Resources

Locate a minimum of three community or national resources for your illness group chosen in Week 1, preferably in your community. Study these resources and write a report about them in a 4- to 5-page Microsoft Word document. Include in your response all the information the patient should know about them (the specific services they offer, fee schedules, if and when appropriate, criteria for eligibility, and any other important information). Discuss potential advantages and disadvantages for vulnerable populations in seeking these resources.

Support your responses with examples.

On a separate references page, cite all sources using APA format.

Submission Details

  • Name your document SU_NSG4055_W4_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.
  • Submit your document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

Illness group identified: people with diabetes

Grading Rubric

Identified and discussed thoroughly and in detail three community or national resources for your chosen illness group.

Summarized thoroughly and in detail more than two resources benefits, specific services, fees, criteria for eligibility, application process, and transportation available for patients.

Discussed thoroughly and in detail how you will integrate more than two resources into your plan of care.

Discussed thoroughly and in detail more than two potential advantages and disadvantages for vulnerable populations in seeking these resources

Introduction catches the reader’s attention, provides compelling and appropriate background information, and clearly states the topic. Well organized document with an appropriate introduction. Transitions are thoughtful and clearly show how ideas relate. Conclusion leaves the reader with a sense of closure and provides concluding insights. Writing follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout that helps establish a clear idea and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic. APA format is used throughout when appropriate or called for.Bottom of Form