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1Rebekah K. Mullins, PhD, RN, CNE , is the department chair and instructor at Abilene Christian University's School of Nursing. Since 2014, she has led nursing students on domestic and international service-learning trips. She is passionate about helping undergraduate nursing students integrate faith into practice.
Abstract:
Social determinants of health (SDOH) frequently impact health outcomes-more so than healthcare practices and lifestyle choices. Nurse educators play a critical role in integrating SDOH into nursing curricula to help nursing students understand SDOH and develop compassion, empathy, and advocacy toward vulnerable populations. Unfolding case studies are one strategy nurse educators can use to effectively integrate SDOH into teaching. This article includes an unfolding case study aligned with The Essentials from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Christian nurse educators can help nursing students connect biblical teaching on serving marginalized people with the vocation of nursing through advocacy for the people who are marginalized.
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