At-Risk Population: Pregnant Teens
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In regards to community health & health promotion for the pregnant teens, and in the context of Crisis Pregnancy Centers (as an example), what is the actual & potential role of the advanced practice nurse? How does the Crisis Agency use theoretical approaches to health promotion and which theory? And how are the patient/family health outcomes monitored? Please include the name of the agency of choice and the contact person, if possible.
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In regards to community health & health promotion for the pregnant teens, and in the context of Crisis Pregnancy Centers (as an example), this solution discusses the actual & potential role of the advanced practice nurse. It also discusses how the Crisis Agency uses theoretical approaches to health promotion, and how the patient and family health outcomes are monitored.
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1. In regards to community health & health promotion for the pregnant teens, and in the context of Crisis Pregnancy Centers (as an example), what is the actual & potential role of the advanced practice nurse?
What is Health Promotion?
The World Health Organization (WHO) definition of health promotion, which states:
"Health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health. To reach a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, an individual or group must be able to identify and to realize aspirations, to satisfy needs, and to change or cope with the environment. Health is, therefore, seen as a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living. Health is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities. Therefore, health promotion goes beyond healthy life-styles to well-being." (WHO, 1986).
Example: Real Life Services for pregnant teens:
• Free pregnancy tests
• Information about pregnancy
• Accurate information on abortion
• Adoption education and support
• Post Abortion counseling and support
• Maternity and infant clothing
• Infant furniture (when available)
• 24 Hour message line
• Non-judgmental support and acceptance
• Speakers on abstinence and pregnancy related topics
• Literature on abortion, adoption, sexually transmitted disease, etc.
• Abstinence education (http://www.reallifecpc.org/services.html).
What is role of Advanced Practice Nursing?
A nurse with a masters degree is called an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), and they come in four varieties:
Nurse Practitioners (NP) - provides basic care focused on a specific population or health need, including writing prescriptions.
Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - administer anesthesia for all types of surgery.
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - provide specialist care in a number of areas: cardiology, oncology, neonatology, OB/GYN, pediatrics, neurology, and mental health.
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) - provide prenatal care, delivers ...
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