Woodside is an obnoxiously peaceful, quiet neighborhood in Queens. Â It is filled with predominately White, Asian, and Hispanic groups. Â There are plenty of elementary schools and several places of worship near where I live. Â There is also a fire station within two blocks of my apartment which, although a nuisance, is obviously essential and helpful during emergencies for those in need in the community. Â Except for the occasional rambunctious youth or post-partying, alcohol-induced adult, little trouble arises in my neighborhood. Â Rarely have I seen a police car pass through my neighborhood.
Since I usually spend my free time either in Washington Heights or Sunset Park, any major events or changes that occur in my neighborhood are indistinguishable to me. Â However, because of this survey, I have definitely observed many new things about Woodside that I never noticed before: new apartment complexes, schools undergoing major reconstruction, and new restaurants and stores are popping up everywhere I turn. Â I have also noticed a major decrease in the number of homeless compared to what I remember five years ago.
Although there have been many improvements in my community, there is still a major problem that I notice when I look around. Â Coming from an underprivileged, minority family, sometimes I feel like not enough is being done by community centers to help those in need. Â Many non-English speaking families aren’t aware of the services available to them or are just too ashamed or embarrassed to look for the help they need. Â Over 17% of my community is below the poverty line, and with rising prices all over the neighborhood, I feel like not enough is being done to help relief efforts.
As a nurse, I believe the best thing to do – in any and ALL situations – is to assess the problem. Â Recognize when something needs fixing and intervene when appropriate and possible. Â Educating the community on public assistance and community centers, and providing the information they need, even when they don’t ask for it, is the best solution. Â Sometimes just knowing that help is available to them whenever they need it is all the comfort that patients need.
It seems like Woodside is a nice community, how come you’re hanging out in Washington Heights and Sunset Park. What’s so obnoxious about peace and quiet. I’m sure you can make a difference in Woodside.
It is a very nice community. I don’t mind it at all. It’s the quiet I dislike (sometimes). I just wish there was a bit more “hustle and bustle” like there is in the city. But yes, peace and quiet is nice as well.
I just spend most of my time elsewhere because I have very close friends in those areas.
Good connection with using assessment in this situation as well, goes to show that the Nursing process extends outside of just the Hospital.
A good nature environment, but the problem to Woodsite community is limited public traffic service as I experiencd.