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Delois M Laverentz1, Elizabeth Young
1About the Authors The authors are faculty at the University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, Kansas. Delois M. Laverentz, MN, RN, CCRN, is clinical assistant professor. Elizabeth Young, MSN, RN, CNE, is adjunct assistant professor. The authors are grateful to Sally Barhydt, publication consultant, University of Kansas School of Nursing, for her editorial assistance. For more information, write to dlaverentz@kumc.edu .
Nursing education needs to address climate change health impacts. An innovative strategy uses clinical judgment to create videos communicating climate change risks to vulnerable populations, preparing nurses for advocacy.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Nursing Education
- Public Health
Background:
- The 2022 National League for Nursing identified educational gaps concerning climate change and health.
- Climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, necessitating specialized nursing knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce an innovative teaching strategy for nursing students.
- To enhance nursing students' ability to synthesize information and communicate climate change health risks.
Main Methods:
- Nursing students utilized clinical judgment to analyze climate change health impacts.
- Students created brief videos or public service announcements to communicate risks to at-risk populations.
Main Results:
- The strategy effectively engaged students in understanding climate change's health implications.
- Students demonstrated improved ability to synthesize complex information for public communication.
Conclusions:
- This teaching strategy prepares nursing students to advocate for population health in the context of climate change.
- Integrating climate change education is crucial for future nursing practice and public health advocacy.
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