Create a 6–12 slide PowerPoint on a special population and their
care needs. You will also make a 5–10 minute recording of you
presenting your PowerPoint.
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, understanding the
unique needs and experiences of special population groups is
paramount. Nurses must understand the values, needs, and
challenges that special populations face in obtaining equitable
and quality care. As nurses, you will explore strategies for
providing equitable and inclusive care for diverse populations. By
delving into these topics, you will gain a deeper understanding of
your crucial role in bridging cultural gaps and working towards
positive health outcomes for all.
The purpose of this assessment is to enhance your
understanding of the unique healthcare needs of special
population groups and to develop your skills in providing
culturally competent nursing care. You will research and present
on a specific special population group, exploring their cultural
values, healthcare disparities, and strategies for providing
culturally sensitive care.
Choose one of the following special population groups for your
presentation:
• LGBTQ+.
• Homeless or housing insecure individuals.
• Incarcerated individuals.
• Disabled veterans.
• Racial and/or cultural minorities.
To complete your presentation, do the following:
• Include the following elements in your PowerPoint
presentation:
◦ Introduction to the special population group.
◦ Cultural values and beliefs relevant to healthcare.
◦ Healthcare disparities faced by the special population
group.
◦ Strategies for providing culturally competent nursing
care.
◦ Case studies or personal narratives that illustrate the
application of culturally competent care.
◦ Resources for further learning.
◦ Provide an APA formatted reference slide(s) at the end
of your PowerPoint.
• Create the script of what you will be saying in the speaker’s
notes of your PowerPoint.
• Use Kaltura to record your voice giving the presentation.
◦ Consult Using Kaltura if you need additional
information on how to record your presentation.
• Your presentation should be approximately 5 to 10 minutes
in length.
Your presentation will be graded using the following criteria:
• Accuracy and depth of content: Explain the
characteristics of a chosen special population group and
their healthcare needs.
◦ Make sure you cover relevant cultural values, beliefs,
special considerations, and healthcare disparities.
Support your explanation with evidence from
professional or other expert sources.
• Application of culturally competent care
strategies: Present concrete examples and practical
strategies for providing culturally sensitive nursing care to
you chosen special population.
◦ Support this part of your presentation with evidence or
personal experiences.
◦ Make sure you are making explicit connections
between the strategies and the cultural values or health
disparities they are trying to address.
• Culturally sensitive approach: Present information in a
respectful and unbiased manner, recognizing the diversity
within the special population group.
◦ Make sure that you focus on unbiased and respectful
language.
◦ Ask yourself, how am I demonstrating that there is
diversity within the special population group?
◦ Ask yourself, how am I demonstrating the value for
equitable and inclusive care for this group?
• Effective communication and speaker’s notes: Presents
information clearly and concisely, using appropriate visual
aids and language. Speaker notes are clear and written in
complete sentences.
◦ Remember, your speaker’s notes should reflect what
you are saying when you record your presentation.
• Overall organization, adherence to presentation
requirements, and APA style: Presentation is well-
organized, adheres to the specified length, and follows APA
style for in-text citations and reference list.
◦ Remember, your presentation, once recorded should
be at least 5 minutes, but no more than 10 minutes.
◦ Make sure you remember to use APA style in-text
citations where relevant and include an APA style
reference slide at the end of your Pow
• Length of Recorded Presentation: Your presentation must
be at least 5 minutes, but not longer than 10 minutes.
• Number of Slides: 6 to 12 slides are the approximate
number of slides that should help you cover the material in
sufficient depth for your presentation, while also remaining
within the time limit range.
• APA Style and Formatting: In-text citations and reference
list should be in current APA style. Use any APA approved
font for your PowerPoint Slides.
• Number of references: A minimum of 5 scholarly or
professional best-practice sources from the last five years.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will
demonstrate your proficiency in the following course
competencies and scoring guide criteria:
• Competency 3: Educate individuals on prevention and
management of health conditions, across the life span and
including special populations, based on pathophysiology,
pharmacology, and physical assessment knowledge.
◦ Explain the characteristics of a chosen special
population group and their healthcare needs.
◦ Present concrete examples and practical strategies for
providing culturally sensitive nursing care. to a chosen
special population.
◦ Present information in a respectful and unbiased
manner, recognizing the diversity within the special
population group.
• Competency 5: Apply scholarly writing standards to
communicate evidence based strategies that support safe
and effective patient care.
◦ Present information clearly and concisely, using
appropriate visual aids and language. Speaker notes
are provided.
◦ Presentation is well-organized, adheres to the specified
length, and follows APA style for in-text citations and
reference list.
