Running head: PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO

CLPNA Competency
Kyra Scheuerman
NorQuest College
NFDN 2006 A01
Angela Goudman
Assignment 2: Professional Portfolio
June 9, 2016

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Report on Progress of Professional Portfolio

Major Competency Area: R, Community Health
IDENTIFY
COMPETENCY
NUMBER, LETTER
AND SUBCATEGORY

Competency: R-1, Community Health Nursing

Subcategory: R-1-4, Demonstrate knowledge of social determinants of
health and how they impact individuals, groups and communities.
When it comes to community health and the social determinants of
health, I believe the most influential experience I have obtained thus far

DESCRIBE ONE
SIGNIFICANT
LEARNING
EXPERIENCE IN THIS
COURSE RELATED TO
THE CLPNA
COMPETENCY.
PROVIDE AN
EXAMPLE

would have to be my sociology course presentation. The reason I

believe this to be the most influential is because this is where I first
learned about the social determinants of health. In this class I had to
present what I learned to my peers about the social determinants of
health so I needed to know all about the different determinants and
their effects.
During my research for this presentation I learned that income,
education level, race, and gender all play a role in ones health. Those
who make less, have a lower education level, are aboriginal or are male
are expected to have poor health than those who are not. A social

DESCRIBE WHAT
YOU LEARNED AND
HOW IT RELATES TO
THE COMPETENCY.
EXPLAIN WHY IT
WAS MEANINGFUL.

determinant of health is a social or economic condition that is present

amongst a population that influences ones health status to differ
positively or negatively from one person to the next. I also learned that
it is very difficult to positively change your social determines once you
are in a particular bracket. For example if your parents lived in poverty
than it is more likely that you will as well. It is a lot easier to
negatively impact your social determinants than it is to positively
influence your social determinants. It is important to know the social

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determinants of health to help improve client care. If you know

someone is poor for example, than you can recommend specific
programs for them to meet their specific needs. Some needs they may
have are; struggling to pay for prescription medicines, or they cant
afford healthy foods. In these situations you can suggest things like
Alberta Blue Cross or the food bank, which will supply them with the
resources they need for better overall health.
I would rate my proficiency in the competency of Social determinants
of health in community health as excellent. I know it is uncommon for
a nurse at my stage of development to actually have an excellent
USE THE
PROFICIENCY
CATEGORIES TO
RATE YOUR
PROFICIENCY IN THE
CHOSEN CLPNA
COMPETENCY.
EXPLAIN WHAT WAS
DONE TO ACHIEVE
THE COMPETENCY.

proficiency of a skill but I truly believe this is one that I am excellent

at. Apart from experiencing many social health determinants first
hand: I also read the textbook, went to classes and studied social health
determinants on my own. I have a very good understanding or what all
the health determinants are and how they can affect ones health. I have
been homeless, poor, and raised by a single mother so apart from my
gender, and race I have experienced both sides of the spectrum when it
comes to social health determinants. Overall, I met this skill excellent

DESCRIBE HOW YOU

WILL APPLY THIS
LEARNING IN YOUR
CURRENT AND
FUTURE NURSING
PRACTICE

and met the expectations and requirements of the competency.

In my nursing career as a student and a professional I will use this skill
to assist in proper assessing of clients as well as providing quality care
for clients. Using this skill over the years to come will aid in better
overall health of the clients emotionally, mentally, spiritually and
physically. By understanding the social determinants of health and the

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affects they have on peoples lives, I will be able to provide more

personalize care for client and help them to understand how to maintain
the healthiest life style possible in all living situations.

Student Name: Kyra Scheuerman____________________________________________________

Course: NFDN 2006, Section A01___________________________________________________
Date: June 09, 2016_______________________________________________________________
Instructor/Tutor: Angela Goudman___________________________________________________