Enhancing Student Nurse Learning through Participation in a Community-Based Educational Program for Children and Families

Abstract

Health disparities, especially among minorities, persist; obesity is a national concern; and the combined effect can be significant for families and populations. In an effort to address obesity at an early age, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN), developed the Muevete USA™ project. Muevete USA™ (from the Spanish verb for "to move") features five lesson plans on healthy lifestyles for children and their families. This article describes Muevete USA™, the partnership with a local school of nursing, the implementation of the program at the local level and the emerging program and student outcomes of a successful partnership.

Academic service-learning nursing partnerships in the Americas: a scoping review

“…Reported processes involved response to actual community health concerns, developing a home visit program, and building family-student partnerships. Main outcomes achieved were: (1) healthy lifestyle promotion, disease prevention and management by patient and family [ 41 , 63 , 75 – 77 ], (2) community support for safe medication disposal [ 40 ], (3) professional growth and development [ 63 ], (4) community engagement [ 76 ], and (5) access to care [ 32 ]. For example, one innovative partnership addressed illegal drug use in a rural setting by developing a sustainable drug education curriculum that was incorporated within an elementary public school [ 41 ].…”