COMMUNITY AGENCY REPORT:
Purpose of this experience: explain the role of the Re

COMMUNITY AGENCY REPORT:
Purpose of this experience: explain the role of the Registered Nurse in a community agency.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Schedule an interview with a Registered Nurse who practices at a community health care agency.
Interview and observe the nurse in this community health care setting, must spend 3-4 hours at the facility.
​ Write a report that addresses all of the following:
​​Describe the Agency and its location
​​List the services this health care agency provides to patients;
Identify the Health Promotion services provided
State why this agency is needed in the community;
Describe your phone interview with the nurse (Parts a-b-c-d)
a. Identify the primary role(s) of the professional nurse in this health agency
b. Explain the use of the nursing process by the professional nurse
c. Using the Library resources or course materials list the NJ Nurse Practice Act, list the legal and regulatory standards that govern the nurse’s practice; (ask him/her about these during the visit).
d. Describe your reaction to this agency’s goal/objectives and the nurse’s role
The interview is to observe and understand a different role of a RN in settings other than a hospital. The written work submitted must cover all the objectives listed above, must be well thought out, organized, adhering to proper use of grammar, spelling and be in APA format. A 2-3 page written report is expected.
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