Global nursing capacity building and collaborative partnerships in rural Haiti

Abstract

This presentation will explore the concept of healthcare capacity building to promote sustainable health initiatives in rural Haiti. A collaborative partnership between a Sigma chapter and non-profit organization working to educate and employ Haitian nurses will be provided as an exemplar for effective collaboration to improve global health outcomes.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Amy L. Knowles
Penelope Lynn Neal

Author Details

Amy L. Knowles, PhD, MPH, RN; Penelope Lynn Neal, PhD, MSN, CPNP -- School of Nursing, King University, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

King University, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Capacity Building, Global Health, International Collaboration

Recommended Citation

Knowles, Amy L. and Neal, Penelope Lynn, "Global nursing capacity building and collaborative partnerships in rural Haiti" (2019). Convention. 271.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/271

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Acquisition

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