The RN to BSN program at Grand Canyon University meets the requirements for clinical competencies as
defined by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the American Association of
Colleges of Nursing (AACN), using nontraditional experiences for practicing nurses. These experiences come
in the form of direct and indirect care experiences in which licensed nursing students engage in learning within
the context of their hospital organization, specific care discipline, and local communities.
This assignment consists of both an interview and a PowerPoint (PPT) presentation.
Assessment/Interview
Select a community of interest in your region. Perform a physical assessment of the community.
Perform a direct assessment of a community of interest using the “Functional Health Patterns Community
Assessment Guide.”
Interview a community health and public health provider regarding that person’s role and experiences within
the community.
Interview Guidelines
Interviews can take place in-person, by phone, or by Skype.
Develop interview questions to gather information about the role of the provider in the community and the
health issues faced by the chosen community.
Complete the “Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form” prior to conducting the interview. Submit this
document separately in its respective drop box.
Compile key findings from the interview, including the interview questions used, and submit these with the
presentation.