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Establishing Partnerships With Social Services Agencies for Community Health Education

Authors :
Kathleen Byrne
Carol Hall Ellenbecker
Eileen O'Brien
Source :
Journal of Community Health Nursing. 19:1-6
Publication Year :
2002
Publisher :
Informa UK Limited, 2002.

Abstract

Nursing education is currently faced with many changes in both the academic and clinical environments. A significant challenge is to provide students with meaningful clinical placements. Experiences in clinical placements allow students to test assessment, critical thinking, communication, and decision-making skills in real and culturally diverse world situations. Nursing faculties need to develop new and innovative approaches for students to gain the necessary clinical experience. This article describes a community health clinical placement designed and implemented through a partnership of academic and social service organizations. It details the conception, growth, and development of student nursing clinics based in elderly and disabled housing sites.

Details

ISSN :
15327655 and 07370016
Volume :
19
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Community Health Nursing
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....0d1a5c02eddaf4bc2e6cbdab141535e1
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327655jchn1901_01