social determinant

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this assignment, students will be able to:

• Identify social determinants impacting community health
• Apply SDOH concepts to real-world nursing practice
• Utilize community resources to reduce health disparities
• Demonstrate the nurses role in promoting population health

Assignment Overview

Social determinants of health (SDOH) significantly influence health outcomes, access to care, and health equity. During your practicum experience, you will identify, observe, and address SDOH affecting individuals, families, or populations served at your clinical site. This assignment emphasizes real-world application of population health concepts within community settings. Each student will complete a PowerPoint that addresses all of the components listed below. Please make sure to include at least 2 references with this assignment, follow APA format, include practicum site name with city, and maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and FSU policy.

Purpose

This practicum assignment allows students to:

• Apply SDOH concepts directly to community-based nursing practice
• Analyze how social, economic, and environmental factors affect health
• Identify the nurses role in mitigating barriers to care
• Connect practicum experiences to population health outcomes

Assignment Components

1. Identification of SDOH

During your practicum hours, identify two (2) social determinants of health that significantly impact clients or the population served at your site. Examples include:

• Health care access and quality
• Economic stability
• Education access and quality
• Social and community context
• Neighborhood and built environment

1. Observational & Practice-Based Evidence

Provide examples from your practicum experience that demonstrate how these SDOH affect:

• Health outcomes
• Access to services
• Continuity of care
• Health behaviors

Examples may include:

• Barriers to transportation
• Food insecurity
• Limited health literacy
• Housing instability
• Lack of insurance or resources

1. Nursing Interventions

Describe at least two nursing actions or interventions used or observed during practicum to address these SDOH. Or if you didnt see the SDOH addressed, how, if you were the nurse in practice would address these. These may include:

• Patient education (be specific)
• Care coordination (be specific)
• Referrals to community resources
• Advocacy
• Interprofessional collaboration

1. Community Resources

Identify at least two community resources or agencies utilized or available to address the identified SDOH. Include:

• Purpose of the resource
• How clients are referred
• Barriers to accessing the resource (if any)

1. Reflection on Professional Role

Briefly reflect on how this practicum experience enhanced your understanding of:

• The nurses role in addressing SDOH
• Population health and health equity
• Advocacy and systems-level thinking