Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing

NUR 4215P Vulnerable Populations and Global Health Practicum

Program Practicum Learning Contract

Student: _____Michelle Duesberry-Woody____________

Organization/Institution: __Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic___

Faculty: ____Robin Nasi______________

Org. Location: _6031 Industrial Dr. Gloucester, VA 23061_

Practicum Goal: The goal of this experience is to broaden my knowledge base of marginalized populations, and to provide care for the uninsured in my community.

Learning Objectives
1. To use the chronic care clinic as a location for
patient education, and improvement of
chronic care instruction for conditions such
as hypertension and diabetes.

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Utilize therapeutic communication to learn

motivations and barriers to compliance.
Encourage patient compliance by providing
materials and encouragement.
Assist patients with obtaining necessary
care.

Outcomes:

Evidence of Accomplishments

Learning Resources/Strategies

(To be filled in by end of Semester)

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Patients will verbalize barriers and motivators to

compliance with chronic illness.
Patients will utilize materials provided for information
and encouragement.
Referrals to off-site locations will be completed.

(To be filled in by end of

Semester)
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2. To use my skills as a registered nurse to

provide health care to individuals who could
not otherwise afford health care.

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Signature: Michelle Duesberry-Woody

Date: 11/3/2015

Volunteer time to provide free or nearly free

health care.
Learn about local networks and resources for
providing free health care services of
different types.
Assist with necessary paperwork for
obtaining services not covered in the clinic as
needed.

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I have provided over 55 hours of free healthcare to

individuals in my community.
I have utilized Every Womans Life, which provides free
GYN services to women in our area.
I have referred patients to VCU for several services,
including oral surgeries.

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Patients did some

exercise on the
exercise equipment
that the clinic has
available.
One patient did walk
around the outside of
the building for
exercise.
Five patients took part
in the Eat smart,
move more classes
at the clinic after the
invitation.
I have gained
knowledge of
additional programs in
my area that provide
services to our
uninsured community
members.
I have gained
knowledge of the
Gloucester community

Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing

NUR 4215P Vulnerable Populations and Global Health Practicum
NUR 4215P Course Objectives:
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Integrate interprofessional communication and health care team collaboration effectively addressing system issues
Synthesize practicing loving kindness and being the caring- healing environment with the altruistic values of Bon Secours
Participate in global health interventions with attention to global health policies, population health economics, nursing
ethics and scholarship which embody the values of Bon Secours.
Design evidence based patient-centered care using nursing knowledge, theory, and research to provide a framework for
high quality patient outcomes.
Demonstrate accountable, responsible, professional nursing standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct which supports
ongoing development as a lifelong learner.