Services for the underserved. A nurse-managed center for the chronically mentally ill

1. A university-based, nurse-managed center for the chronically mentally ill enhanced the experiences of baccalaureate nursing students with this underserved population. 2. The course objectives included psychosocial rehabilitation for chronic illness and provided a good fit between client's needs, course objectives, and the behavioral-ecological model. 3. The project positively changed the attitudes of nursing students. Changing attitudes of professionals and motivating student interest toward the chronically mentally ill is an imperative for meeting their needs.