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Nursing students working with the homeless

G Simandl

    Nurse Educator
    |March 1, 1996
    PubMed
    Summary

    This program trained nursing students to work with homeless populations, offering stipends to encourage future practice in underserved areas. Outcomes suggest a positive impact on student engagement with vulnerable communities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Public Health
    • Health Disparities

    Background:

    • Underserved populations, including the homeless, face significant health challenges.
    • There is a need to train healthcare professionals to effectively serve vulnerable communities.
    • Initiatives are crucial to encourage healthcare professionals to work in underserved areas.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate a program placing nursing students with preceptors serving homeless clients.
    • To assess the impact of stipend incentives on promoting work in underserved areas post-graduation.
    • To explore the outcomes of experiential learning in public health nursing.

    Main Methods:

    • A program funded by the Wisconsin Area Health Education Center System.
    • Placement of four nursing students with nurse preceptors.
    • Focus on clinical experience with homeless individuals.

    Main Results:

    • The program provided stipend incentives to nursing students.
    • Students gained experience working with homeless clients.
    • The study discusses the program's overall outcomes and impact.

    Conclusions:

    • Experiential learning can enhance nursing students' skills in serving vulnerable populations.
    • Incentive programs may encourage graduates to pursue careers in underserved areas.
    • Further research is needed to quantify long-term effects on workforce distribution.

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