Unlocking Health Equity with Community Health Projects: Community and Population Health Nursing
Timeline
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January 7, 2025Experience start
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April 9, 2025Experience end
Categories
Workplace health/wellness Public health Healthcare Community engagement Scientific researchSkills
integrated care health equity communication cultural sensitivity community health nursingThird-year students enrolled in Loyalist College's Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing program are ready to collaborate with employers like you to tackle real-world challenges in community and population health nursing. Through our Clinical Practicum: Community And Population Health Nursing course, students delve into the complexities of health disparities and practice culturally sensitive, collaborative care to achieve equitable health outcomes.
By participating in this experience, you'll have the opportunity to engage with dedicated learners who are eager to apply their knowledge and skills to meaningful projects. We aim to foster interdisciplinary partnerships and promote evidence-informed approaches to address pressing health issues.
This is a 13-week, 1-term course. Students have Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from January 7th - April 9th (exclusive of February 24th - March 2nd) to complete the project, with the final project due within the last 2 weeks of the course. Students are to complete 12 hours of work related to the project weekly. Students are assigned a clinical advisor to assist students through the project.
At the conclusion of the project, employers can expect to receive:
- A final report summarizing the main findings and recommendations proposed by the students.
- A final presentation, where students will present their project outcomes and engage in a Q&A session.
Project timeline
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January 7, 2025Experience start
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April 9, 2025Experience end
Project Examples
- Community Health Initiatives: Collaborate with students to develop and implement community health programs targeting specific populations.
- Diversity in Healthcare Campaigns: Partner with students to create campaigns promoting diversity and inclusivity in healthcare settings.
- Clinical Trials: Engage students in clinical trial design, implementation, and analysis to advance healthcare research.
- Healthcare Policy Development: Work with students to draft healthcare policies and strategies aimed at addressing systemic health issues.
- Health Equity Advocacy: Support students in advocating for health equity by identifying and addressing barriers to access and care.
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
What is your onboarding process for students, and what are those requirements?
Timeline
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January 7, 2025Experience start
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April 9, 2025Experience end