NUR 432
Week 4 Assignment: Windshield Survey
Week 4 Assignment: Windshield Survey
Due No Due Date Points 370 Submitting a file upload
Guidelines for Windshield Survey and Rubric
Purpose:
The purpose of the Windshield Survey is to conduct systematic observations to assess and understand the community in general as well as the specific condition of the community.
Course Outcomes:
The Windshield Survey will meet the following Course Outcomes:
1. Analyze the practice of community-based nursing in the various experiential settings. (PO1)
2. Develop a holistic approach to performing a community-needs assessment. (PO1, PO6)
3. Assess the health needs of a selected community with a focus on health promotion, culture and environment, health behaviors, and health maintenance. (PO1, PO4)
4. Utilize technology in healthcare to identify needs and influence change in community-based nursing. (PO3)
Assignment Total Points:
The Windshield Survey is worth 370 points.
Assignment
In this assignment, the student will complete a Windshield Survey in a community of their choice. However, the community cannot be their own community but can be another community in their city. The student will follow the guidelines for the written content, review the Grading Rubric for the Windshield Survey, and then submit the assignment. This Assignment is completed in person, in a local community that is not your own.
Guidelines for Written Content
1. Create the assignment using Microsoft Word.
2. Introduction
Include the following information in your Introduction paragraph:
a. Clear and concise Introduction stating the purpose of the paper
b. Why such a survey would be completed
c. How the community health nurse would use the information.
2. Windshield Survey.
a. Identified the community name and boundaries.
b. Summarization of all questions/elements of the survey.
3. Conclusion
a. Write a conclusion that summarizes the findings of the Windshield Survey.
b. Include a brief summary of your impression of the community.
c. Do not introduce new ideas into the conclusion.
4. Coherence & Organization
a. Use font Times New Roman with font size 11 or 12.
b. Present findings in a scholarly fashion.
5. APA Format and Grammar/Spelling
Adhere to APA format and review for grammar and spelling errors.
Windshield Survey
Please complete the following Windshield Survey in a community of your choice. However, the community cannot be your own community but can be another community in your city.
1. Housing. What is the age and condition of housing in the neighborhoods you’re surveying? Are houses and apartment buildings kept up, or are they run-down and in need of repair? Are yards neat or overgrown?
2. Other buildings. Are the buildings mostly or fully occupied? Do public and commercial buildings seem accessible to people with disabilities – ramped, street-level entries, etc.?
3. Public spaces. Are there public spaces where people can gather? Are they well kept? Do they have seating areas, trees, and plants, attractive design, cafes or food vendors, or other features meant to encourage people to use the space? Who uses these spaces? Is there diversity?
4. Parks. Are parks used by a variety of people? Are they well kept? Are there sports facilities – basketball courts, soccer pitches, baseball fields, cricket pitches, etc.? Are they used at night?
5. Culture and entertainment. Are there museums, libraries, theaters, restaurants, clubs, sports stadiums, historic sites, etc.? Are they accessible to all parts of the community (centrally located, reachable by public transportation)? Do they reflect the cultures of community members?
6. Streetscape. The streetscape is the environment created by streets and the sidewalks, buildings, trees, etc. that line them. Are there trees and/or plants? Are there sidewalks? Are building facades and storefronts attractive and welcoming? Are the streets and sidewalks relatively clean? Are there trash cans? Is there outdoor seating?
7. Street use. Are there people on the streets at most times of the day? In the evening? How late? Do they interact with one another? Are streets and sidewalks well lit at night?
8. Commercial activity. What kinds of businesses are there? Is there boarded-up or vacant storefronts? Is there a mix of large and small businesses? Are there grocery stores and supermarkets, pharmacies, and other stores that provide necessities in all parts of the community?
9. Signs. What languages are business signs in? Are traffic signs informative? Are there signs directing people to various parts of the community (downtown, museums, highways, etc.)?
10. Industry. What kinds of industries exist in the community? Does it seem to be causing pollution?
11. Land use. How much open space is there? How are residential, commercial, and industrial areas distributed? Do major roads or railroad tracks divide neighborhoods, or are they on the edges of the community?
12. Infrastructure. What is the condition of roads, bridges, sidewalks, etc.? Are there differences in these conditions from one area of the community to another? Do all parts of the community seem to be equally served by electricity, water, phone, fiber optic, wastewater treatment, waste disposal, and other infrastructure services?
13. Public transportation. Is there a functioning public transportation system? Is it well used? By whom? Does it allow relatively easy access to all parts of the community? How easy is it to navigate and use? How much does it cost? Are there energy-efficient vehicles?
14. Traffic. How heavy is traffic in the community? Is it mostly commercial and industrial – vans, trucks, etc. – or mostly private cars? Is there ever gridlock? Is there much bicycle traffic? Are there bike lanes? Are there bike racks in many places?
15. Environmental quality. How much usable green space is there, and is it scattered throughout the community? Is there smog or haze? Does the air smell of smoke, garbage, car exhaust, chemicals, industrial waste, etc.? Does the water in streams, ponds, lakes, etc. seem reasonably clear?
16. Race/ethnicity. Who lives in the community? Are there identifiable racial and ethnic groups? Do particular groups seem to live in particular areas?
17. Faith communities. What kinds of religious institutions are there? Do the institutions of one particular religion or sect dominate? Are there separate houses of worship for people of different ethnicities or races, even if they share the same faith?
18. Health services. How many hospitals and clinics are there in the community? Where are they located? How big are they? How easy are they to get to?
19. Community and public services. Are there identifiable community service providers and organizations in the community – mental health centers, food banks, homeless shelters, welfare offices, etc.? Are they concentrated in a particular area? Are they easy to reach by public transportation?
20. Community safety. Where are police and fire stations located? Are they in good repair? Is the community well-lit at night?
21. Public schools. Are schools in different neighborhoods in noticeably different states of repair? Are schools well maintained? Are there schools in the community at all?
22. Higher education. Are there two- and four-year colleges and/or universities in the community? Where are they located? Do they seem open to the community, or do they seem self-contained and isolated?
23. Political activity. Are there signs or other indications of political activity? Is it clear that political activity is allowed and/or encouraged? Are there protests or demonstrations?
24. Community organizations. What evidence is there of organizations in the community? Are there service clubs – Lions, Elks, Masons, etc.? Are there other organizations – centered around community issues, the environment, sports or leisure pursuits, socialization, etc.?
25. Media. Are there local media outlets – radio and TV stations, newspapers, and Internet sites devoted to local issues? Are they independent, or are they sponsored or run by the government or corporations? Where are their facilities?
26. Differences among neighborhoods or areas of the community. What are the differences among different parts of the community? Are schools, stores, public and other buildings, streets, etc. in different areas in different conditions? Do some areas seem neglected, while others are clearly maintained?
27. What is your overall impression of the community?
Rubric
NUR 432 Windshield Survey Grading Rubric
NUR 432 Windshield Survey Grading Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction
CO1
60 pts
Distinguished
1) Clear and concise Introduction stating purpose of the paper; 2) why such a survey would be completed; and 3) how the community health nurse would use the information. The information is rich in thought and provides valuable insight into the topic.
45 pts
Proficient
1) Clear and concise Introduction stating purpose of the paper; 2) why such a survey would be completed; and 3) how the community health nurse would use the information. Thought and analysis are present, but may lack depth or detail
30 pts
Basic
Included two of the following: 1) Clear and concise Introduction stating purpose of the paper; 2) why such a survey would be completed; and 3) how the community health nurse would use the information.
15 pts
Below Expectations
Included one of the following: 1) Clear and concise Introduction stating purpose of the paper; 2) why such a survey would be completed; and 3) how the community health nurse would use the information.
0 pts
Non-Performance
No critical thinking or original thoughts in initial post. Initial post is either non-existent, or severely limited.
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSurvey Findings
CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4
150 pts
Distinguished
1) Identified the community name and boundaries; 2) summarization of elements 1-25 of the survey guidelines: 3) how is the community divided and what are differences among each area/neighborhood; and 4) your overall impression of the community.
115 pts
Proficient
1) Identified the community name and boundaries; 2) summarization of only 17 elements of the survey guidelines: 3) how is the community divided and what are differences among each area/neighborhood; and 4) your overall impression of the community.
75 pts
Basic
Incorporated three of the following: 1) Identified the community name and boundaries; 2) summarization of only 17 elements of the survey guidelines: 3) how is the community divided and what are differences among each area/neighborhood; and 4) your overall impression of the community.
35 pts
Below Expectations
Incorporated two of the following: 1) Identified the community name and boundaries; 2) summarization of only 17 elements of the survey guidelines: 3) how is the community divided and what are differences among each area/neighborhood; and 4) your overall impression of the community.
0 pts
Non-Performance
Incorporated two of the following: 1) Identified the community name and boundaries; 2) summarization of less than 17 elements of the survey guidelines: 3) how is the community divided and what are differences among each area/neighborhood; and 4) your overall impression of the community.
150 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
60 pts
Distinguished
Fully developed Conclusion with summarization.
30 pts
Basic
Basic developed Conclusion with basic overview.
0 pts
Non-Performance
No Conclusion presented.
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCoherence & Organization
50 pts
Distinguished
Adhered to all of the following: 1) Times New Roman font; 2) Font size 11 or 12; 3) Findings are presented in a scholarly fashion; 4) presented in a coherent and logical manner; and 5) is easy to understand.
40 pts
Proficient
Adhered to four of the following: 1) Times New Roman font; 2) Font size 11 or 12; 3) Findings are presented in a scholarly fashion; 4) presented in a coherent and logical manner; and 5) is easy to understand.
20 pts
Basic
Adhered to three of the following: 1) Times New Roman font; 2) Font size 11 or 12; 3) Findings are presented in a scholarly fashion; 4) presented in a coherent and logical manner; and 5) is easy to understand.
10 pts
Below Expectations
Adhered to two of the following: 1) Times New Roman font; 2) Font size 11 or 12; 3) Findings are presented in a scholarly fashion; 4) presented in a coherent and logical manner; and 5) is easy to understand.
0 pts
Non-Performance
Did not adhere to any of the following: 1) Times New Roman font; 2) Font size 11 or 12; 3) Findings are presented in a scholarly fashion; 4) presented in a coherent and logical manner; and 5) is easy to understand.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format and Grammar/Spelling
50 pts
Distinguished
Adhered to APA format (Title page, Running head, Headings, etc.) anains 0 to 2 errors related to grammar or spellin
40 pts
Proficient
3 to 4 errors in APA format (Title page, Running head, Headings, etc.) and/or grammar or spelling.
30 pts
Basic
5 to 6 errors in APA format (Title page, Running head, Headings, etc.) and/or grammar or spelling.
20 pts
Below Expectations
7 to 8 errors in APA format (Title page, Running head, Headings, etc.) and/or grammar or spelling.
0 pts
Non-Performance
9 or greater errors in APA format (Title page, Running head, Headings, etc.) and/or grammar or spelling.
50 pts
Total Points: 37
