Abstract
This academic service-learning experience provided health screenings and health education to a rural migrant workers and children medically underserved community. RN-BSN students enhanced their cultural competence in assessing, providing health care, and education. The focus was on health promotion and lifestyle changes empowering people to take charge of their health.
Sigma Membership
Beta Tau
Lead Author Affiliation
Miami Dade College, Miami, Florida, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Immersion Experience in Immokalee, RN-BSN Students, Service Learning Project
Recommended Citation
Messmer, Patricia R.; Etienne, Marie O.; Henri, Nancy; and Mirville, Nahomie, "The Immersion Project: RN-BSN students as change makers caring for migrant workers and their children" (2019). INRC (Congress). 233.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/presentations_2019/233
Conference Name
30th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Year
2019
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The Immersion Project: RN-BSN students as change makers caring for migrant workers and their children
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
This academic service-learning experience provided health screenings and health education to a rural migrant workers and children medically underserved community. RN-BSN students enhanced their cultural competence in assessing, providing health care, and education. The focus was on health promotion and lifestyle changes empowering people to take charge of their health.