STRIVING TO ACHIEVE LITERACY VIA EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND ENGAGEMENT (SALVERE)

PRE-NURSING PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT AND PURPOSE The mission of the organization is to address health disparities by achieving health literacy through the utilization of a multi-modal approach that includes education, research, and community engagement. SALVERE is a nonprofit, community-based corporation that will address health disparities through a multimodal approach that includes education, application of evidence-based research and community engagement. PROGRAM SYNOPSIS The Pre-Nursing Public Health Program is focused on providing pre-nursing students the opportunity to shadow health professionals in the field. The two main objectives of this program are 1) to create a shadowing experience that provides pre-nursing students with learning opportunities to aide in their preparation for continued education in nursing and subsequently health professional focused careers and 2) to gain an understanding of various aspects of public health/community health, health education and the role a nurse plays in providing education to a patient. An underlying comprehension and concrete understanding will be gained from observing professionals on the job and the various elements it encompasses. PROGRAM COMPONENTS All interested students must submit a completed application and must be able to commit at least four (4) hours per week. Weekend assignments are available. Fifteen students per year are selected to undergo this program. The program runs from September to May each year, but an extension to July may be granted for students remaining in the San Antonio area through the summer. In addition to shadowing their assigned nurse(s), admitted students will be required to participate in public health focused educational sessions to gain an understanding on various aspects of public health/community health, health education and the role a nurse plays in providing education to a patient. The sessions are developed and taught by nurses and public health professionals. The topics of discussion include, but are not limited to, HIPAA, alternative lifestyles, cultural competency, Transgender/GLBTQ, personal hygiene, congestive heart failure, depression, diabetes, obesity and renal failure, among others. Day One Orientation: All admitted participants must attend the Day One Orientation. Orientation is comprised of completion of confidentiality forms and other related paperwork, review of HIPAA, nurse meetings/group assignments and the viewing of a series of videos. PROGRAM COST Admitted students will be expected to submit $20.00 cash or check payment to assist in covering costs of uniforms and training related costs. CONTACT For more information please contact us via email salvereglobal@gmail.com or message us on Facebook.