Abstract

The didactic and experiential curricular modifications used to help prepare students and faculty for a rural traineeship are described. Specifically, the use of a holistic community assessment tool in a rural community is demonstrated. Analysis of student reflections on the assessment activity are included.

Author Details

Ruth T. Mielke, PhD, CNM, FACNM, WHNP-BC; Sue Robertson, PhD -- School of Nursing, California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, California, USA

Sigma Membership

Upsilon

Lead Author Affiliation

California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, California, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Community Assessment, Midwives, Rural Health

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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Learning about rurality: From classroom to community

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The didactic and experiential curricular modifications used to help prepare students and faculty for a rural traineeship are described. Specifically, the use of a holistic community assessment tool in a rural community is demonstrated. Analysis of student reflections on the assessment activity are included.