NR 400: Community-Based Nursing
Community Agency Assignment Guideline and rubric
Overview: Agency Serving a Vulnerable Population
Select a clinic or community agency within the community. The organization you select must
serve the needs of a vulnerable population group. Research the clinic or agency to obtain a
clear idea of services provided and the specific population it serves.
Examples of clinical or community health agencies:
• Parishes
• Employee/Occupational Health
• Public Health Department
• Refugee Centers
• Child/Adult Protective Services
• School Health Clinic
• Hospice
• Halfway House: Drug Abuse, Prison, etc.
• Homeless Center
• Public Clinics: Pediatric, Psychiatric, OB, Geriatric, Migrant, etc.
• Rehab Program: Cardiac, etc.
• Shelters: Homeless, Women’s, etc.
• HIV/AIDS programs/clinics
• Veterans’ agencies
• Adolescent Programs
• Group homes for MHMR clients, etc.
• Support groups for cancer, sexual abuse, etc. survivors
Directions
Research the selected agency and using the following headings, discuss:
1. Name of agency and why you selected this agency? 5 %
2. Brief history and mission of the agency 20 %
3. Target population the agency serves 10%
4. Services and programs offered 15%
5. What criteria (i.e. income, age, etc,) must clients meet in order to be served by the
agency? 20%
6. What you found interesting about this agency or helpful for you as a professional
nurse? 20%
7. Cite and reference as appropriate 10%
PLEASE USE THE GRADING RUBRIC PROVIDED FOR THIS PROJECT TO GUIDE YOU
IN YOUR RESEARCH AND WRITE. PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE
DIFFERENT WEIGHTS ASSIGNED TO EACH ITEM
NR 400: Community-Based Nursing