Provide two substantive responses to two peers with references of 1 appropriate peer-reviewed journal/article(s) appropriate for each response.

Peer 1:
The role of the Community Health Nurse in each stage of a disaster is to provide healthcare and support services to those affected by the disaster. During the preparedness phase, community health nurses can help develop comprehensive emergency plans and educate individuals on how to prepare for disasters.

Response 1:
Your statement is accurate, as community health nurses play an important role in preparing for disasters through activities such as developing comprehensive emergency plans and educating individuals on how to best prepare. As highlighted by Martin et al. (2019), it is also important that these plans include strategies for communicating with vulnerable populations during times of crises, as they may be more likely to face additional challenges due to language or cultural barriers. Additionally, involving communities in the planning process can ensure that local resources are fully utilized when needed most during a disaster situation.
Reference: Martin, J., Shippee-Rice, T., & Rodeheaver-Staton, A. (2019). Preparing Vulnerable Populations During Times of Crisis: Strategies for Communicating with Immigrant Communities Post Disaster Events. Public Health Nursing, 36(4), 327–337. https://doi-org/10.1111/phn12255

Peer 2:
The five elements of adult learning theory for instruction are: 1) Readiness; 2) Experience; 3) Motivation; 4) Problem-solving; and 5) Self-direction. These elements work together to create an effective instructional environment that engages adult learners and encourages them to develop their knowledge and skills..
Response 2:
You are correct in stating that these five elements must work together in order for instruction to be effective when working with adult learners. Additionally, research has shown that providing feedback throughout lessons has been shown to enhance motivation which can lead increased engagement (Gangloff & Vanderhoofven 2019). Thus it is essential that instructors not only consider these five elements but also incorporate feedback into their lessons so they can further engage adult learners while helping them master new material more effectively.

Reference: Gangloff , P., & Vanderhoofven , E . (2019). Motivating Adult Learners Through Responsive Feedback . Chicago : American Library Association Publishing .