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Projects with Promise

Vol. 25 No. 2

Sight to Sole: Partnering to Enhance the Health of the New Britain Homeless

Submitted
February 9, 2020
Published
2021-06-29

Abstract

Nursing faculty with expertise in community health are well poised to introduce nursing students to the rewarding experience of caring for vulnerable populations. Multiple partnerships have been established over the years within the central Connecticut region that have benefited both the university’s nursing students and the affiliated agency, as well as the individuals served. Utilizing knowledge related to the common health issues faced by the homeless population, faculty worked with community partners to discuss needs and create a plan involving nursing students, which specifically focused on vision and foot health.