Briefly respond to each of the following questions. Information about the issues presented below can be found via Floridacharts.com. Also, some background information is available in this Module 3’s supporting resources (assigned readings and web links).

1). Several Counties in the State of Florida including Leon County are designated as health professions shortage areas (HPSA) for primary care, Medically Underserved Populations (MUPs), or Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs).

?Identify the general criteria for these designations;

?Select one Florida County (preferably yours) and explain how these designations are met (provide the designation scores to support).

2). Considering that Nurse Practitioners possess direct care as a central competence, what is your opinion/reaction about the following statement:

?Adding APNs in the count of primary care providers would render communities ineligible for HPSA designation.

3). What did you discover about your county that you didn’t know before?

Note: If you live outside of Florida, you may complete assignment using your local county and specific state charts to complete assignment

Rubric

MODULE EVALUATIONS

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvaluation 1

100 pts

Exemplary Exceeds Expectations

The writer demonstrates a well-articulated understanding of the subject matter in a clear, complex, and informative manner. The paper content and theories are well developed and linked to the paper requirements and practical experience. The paper includes relevant material that fulfills all objectives of the paper. Cites five or more references, using at least two new scholarly resources that were not provided in the course materials. All instruction requirements noted. 86-100 points

100 pts

Full Marks

85 pts

Advanced Meets Expectations

The writer demonstrates an understanding of the subject matter, and components of the paper are accurately represented with explanations and application of knowledge to include evidence-based practice, ethics, theory, and/or role. Course materials and scholarly resources support required concepts. The paper includes relevant material that fulfills all objectives of the paper. Cites four references. All instruction requirements noted. 76- 85 points

75 pts

Intermediate Needs Improvement

The writer demonstrates a moderate understanding of the subject matter as evidenced by components of the paper being summarized with minimal application to evidence-based practice, theory, or role-development. Course content is present but missing depth and or development. Cites three references. Most instruction requirements are noted. 61-75 points

60 pts

Novice Inadequate

Absent application to evidence-based practice, theory, or role development. Use of course content is superficial. Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or inadequate preparation. Content of paper is inaccurately portrayed or missing. Cites two or fewer references. Missing some instruction requirements. 1-60 points

0 pts

No Marks

100 pts

Total Points: 100

Supplemental Resources

Healthy People 2020: 

file:///C:/Users/kmiller/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/OGF50PAQ/HP2020_brochure_with_LHI_508_FNL.pdf

CDC: 

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/healthy_people/hp2020.htm (Links to an external site.)

HPSA/MUA:

https://bhw.hrsa.gov/shortage-designation/muap (Links to an external site.)

CE: Health Literacy Module:

https://www.train.org/cdctrain/course/1078759/ (Links to an external site.)