Open AccessThe Community Champions Program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Author(s) -
Sophie R. Mintz,
Chantal A. Low,
Ian McCurry,
Terri H. Lipman
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of nursing education and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1925-4059
pISSN - 1925-4040
DOI - 10.5430/jnep.v7n8p46
Subject(s) - thriving , service learning , nursing , community health , work (physics) , nurse education , community service , medical education , service (business) , psychology , pedagogy , medicine , political science , public relations , public health , mechanical engineering , economy , engineering , economics , psychotherapist
The Community Champions program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing provides motivated nursing students with opportunities to partner with the greater Philadelphia community and engage in hands-on learning. With several thriving initiatives, students participate in service learning outside of the classroom, which ultimately strengthens their nursing and leadership skills. Students work to improve health and health education for people of all ages. These experiences help nursing students better understand the social determinants of health and how they impact community members. Dedicated faculty members assist in guiding the students, who work collaboratively to exchange ideas and methods. This program not only has an effect on the community, but also has a profound impact on the students that participate.