RN-BSN students participating in immersion project become change agents for migrant workers and their children
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Marie O. Etienne, DNP, APRN, FNP, PNP, PLNC; Patricia R. Messmer, PhD, MSN, MA, BSN, RN-BC, FAAN -- Benjamín León School of Nursing, Miami Dade College, Miami, Florida, USA; Nancy Henry, EdD, RN, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA
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The purpose of the immersion was to serve/educate migrant workers/families in dire need of health care. Students participated in this immersion experience by caring for adults and children in a rural under-served population in a culturally competent manner.
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
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Keywords | Immersion; Service Learning; Trans-cultural Nursing |
Name | 45th Biennial Convention |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Washington, DC, USA |
Date | 2019 |
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