In NURS FPX 4045, the focus shifts from organizational collaboration to population health. Assessment 3 centers on evaluating community health concerns using data-driven approaches. Students must investigate a specific community or population, identify public health trends, explore risk factors, and determine which social determinants contribute to negative outcomes. This assessment strengthens learners’ ability to conduct thorough community assessments that uncover underlying health disparities affecting large groups. By integrating epidemiological evidence and population-based research, learners design interventions that respond to the community’s most urgent needs  nurs fpx 4035 assessment 4 . The goal is not only to collect data but to analyze it in a meaningful way that leads to actionable, equitable solutions.