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NURS 4440
For Community Health Nurses to be able to knowledgeably plan services for a community, it is
essential to know a specific community, identify health-related resources that may be helpful to
members, and learn about gaps in services. A windshield survey is conducted from a car and
provides a visual overview of a community. Conditions and trends in the community that could
affect the health of the population are noted. This data provides background and context for
working in the community or for conducting a community assessment. The clinical instructor
will make specific assignments for the Survey. Information gathered from this survey is to be
incorporated in the group’s wiki for the Community Assessment Project.
Notes
Boundaries Boundaries
Are the boundaries geographical, political, or Geographical boundaries include I-77 and Lake
economic? How is this seen? Do Norman. Economic boundaries include
neighborhoods have names? Are there sub- Downtown Mill Area which appear to be older
communities? How are these identified? homes with a lower-middle class status. The
rural areas of Mooresville contain a wide
variety of homes from old to new and lower to
higher appraised properties. Lake Norman, the
newer part of Mooresville, contains higher to
middle class homes.
Transportation Transportation
How do most people get around the area? Is People get around by privately owned vehicles.
there public transportation? If so what kind There is no public transportation at this time.
and does it appear to be used? Who uses it? There are signs posted of upcoming public
What is the condition of the streets, roads, transportation labeled ‘Park & Ride Transit
highways? Station’. Newly developed areas and main
highways are well maintained. In the historic
district there are roads that need improvements.
In the rural areas there are some roads that are
not paved.
Communication Communication
Is there evidence of local and national The local newspaper is called The Tribune.
newspapers to other media? Are there There are billboards in the newer developed
informational posters on streets, busses, areas and there are some posters on the sides of
billboards, etc.? the streets in the historic area to provide
advertisement.
Industries Industries
What are the major industries? What The historic part of Mooresville is built around
types of occupations are evident? an old shut down mill. There are other
factories and run down mills noted throughout
the area. NASCAR seems to play a large part
in the newer developing Mooresville. There
are many companies related to race car driving
found in the city. The top three companies
with the highest amount of employees are
Lowes Headquarters, Lake Norman Regional
Medical Center, and Walmart Super Center.
We did note there are quite a bit of auto
dealership and auto body shops. Also noted
there are numerous banks, gas stations and
shops.
Religion Religion
What churches and church-run schools are Observed a lot of churches throughout this
in the area? Who apparently uses them and region. Over 50 Christian churches varying of
when? How many are there? different protestants. According to research
approximately 50% of Mooresville’s
population are a member of a religious sector.
Politics Politics
Is there evidence of any political activity? Are No evidence noted of current political
there any signs that indicate predominant activities. This region is predominately
political parties and political concerns? republican.
(Modified from Stanhope M., & Knollmueller, R. N. (1997). Public and community health
nurse’s consultant: A health promotion guide. St. Louis: Mosby.)