Title : Nursing students community outreach
Abstract:
Background: Nursing students in an undergraduate nursing program collaborated with Palm Beach County and students in the physician assistant program to administer school physicals to students in low-income areas. Methods: Student satisfaction survey.
Results: The community outreach increased awareness of the need to serve vulnerable populations. Students enjoyed collaborating with faculty, other disciplines & community partners. Students’ confidence and leadership skills were increased. The collaboration with community partners enhanced students’ communication skills with clients & the healthcare team. Additionally, students’ awareness of the need to serve underserved populations in the community were increased
Keywords: nursing students, community outreach, student satisfaction