Teaching students about nursing and the environment: Part 2--Legislation and resources.

Area of Science:

• Environmental Health Science
• Public Health Nursing Education

Background:

• Environmental factors significantly impact human health.
• Integrating environmental health into nursing curricula is crucial for comprehensive client care.
• Existing educational materials may not adequately prepare faculty to teach this subject.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide faculty with a practical, 2-part educational series on environmental health.
• To equip nursing students with knowledge and skills to assess environmental health impacts on clients.
• To facilitate the routine integration of environmental health assessment into nursing practice.

Main Methods:

• Part 1 covers historical background, nursing's role, curriculum basics, and learning activities.
• Part 2 details national objectives, legislation, service organization, global aspects, and learning activities.
• The series is designed for practical application in nursing education and practice.

Main Results:

• The series offers a structured approach to teaching environmental health.
• It equips educators with content and activities for diverse learning levels.
• The material aims to make environmental health a standard component of nursing assessment.

Conclusions:

• This educational series enhances faculty's ability to teach environmental health.
• It promotes the integration of environmental health into nursing practice.
• Consistent application of environmental health principles improves client outcomes.