In collaboration with the approved course preceptor, students will identify a specific evidence-based topic for the capstone project change proposal. Students should consider the clinical environment in which they are currently employed or have recently worked. The capstone project topic can be a clinical practice problem, an organizational issue, a leadership or quality improvement initiative, or an unmet educational need specific to a patient population or community. The student may also choose to work with an interprofessional collaborative team.Students should select a topic that aligns to their area of interest as well as the clinical practice setting in which practice hours are completed.Write a 500-750 word description of your proposed capstone project topic. Include the following:The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal.The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed.A description (providing a high level of detail) regarding the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project.Effect of the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project.Significance of the topic and its implications for nursing practice.A proposed solution to the identified project topic with an explanation of how it will affect nursing practice.You are required to cite to a minimum of eight peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice. Plan your time accordingly to complete this assignment.__________________________
_________________________________________________________________________Topic: Health Promotion in Minority PopulationsSelect an ethnic minority group that is represented in the United States (American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander). Using health information available from Healthy People, the CDC, and other relevant government websites, analyze the health status for this group.In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words, compare and contrast the health status of your selected minority group to the national average. Include the following:Describe the ethnic minority group selected. Describe the current health status of this group. How do race and ethnicity influence health for this group?What are the health disparities that exist for this group? What are the nutritional challenges for this group?Discuss the barriers to health for this group resulting from culture, socioeconomics, education, and sociopolitical factors.What health promotion activities are often practiced by this group?Describe at least one approach using the three levels of health promotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) that is likely to be the most effective in a care plan given the unique needs of the minority group you have selected. Provide an explanation of why it might be the most effective choice.What cultural beliefs or practices must be considered when creating a care plan? What cultural theory or model would be best to support culturally competent health promotion for this population? Why?Cite at least three peer-reviewed or scholarly sources to complete this assignment. Sources should be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and public health content.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.