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Public health champions in the making: An innovative undergraduate nursing pedagogy
Author(s) -
Szajna Amy,
Shaffer Kathryn
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
public health nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.471
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1525-1446
pISSN - 0737-1209
DOI - 10.1111/phn.12676
Subject(s) - public health , curriculum , nursing , health care , medicine , public health nursing , occupational health nursing , nurse education , medical education , health education , psychology , pedagogy , political science , law
Background This manuscript describes an innovative approach to public health nursing education. Health care delivery is radically shifting to non‐acute, community‐based settings, warranting a new‐thinking graduate who is comfortable responding to societal trends in health and wellness. Graduates must confidently work to address social determinants of health to improve health outcomes and advance health equity. Aims We propose a unique pedagogy designed to prepare baccalaureate nursing students to work effectively in the community setting by developing seminars that address pressing, relevant public health initiatives. Materials & Methods We describe our experience integrating community‐based Naloxone, Stop the Bleed, and Mental Health First Aid training to the curriculum. We outline a session designed to inform future health care providers about provision of care to suspected victims of human trafficking. Results As a novice program, we have not formally evaluated the described pedagogy for specific outcome measures. Discussion We include guidance for implementing a similar program and plans for future evaluation of this unique public health nursing pedagogy. Conclusions We are confident that future iterations of this pedagogy will continue to foster robust public health nursing skills among BSN students.