Moving disaster education from the classroom to the community
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Crystal C. Shannon, PhD, MBA, College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, Indiana, USA
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Although active in the promotion of health and wellness in a variety of settings, nurses may offer limited support in disaster preparedness. Few examples exist demonstrating these activities within local communities. This presentation will highlight a disaster readiness, community-engagement program designed by a Midwestern School of Nursing.
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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| Keywords | Community Engagement; Disaster Preparedness; Nursing Students |
| Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2017 |
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