Date & Time
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Name
106 Empowering Nursing Students for Maternal Health Advocacy and Social Justice
Description
Learn about an innovative program that trains student nurses in women?s health equity and advocacy. This quality improvement project involves providing education and support to pregnant justice-involved people, with results highlighting student experiences and future program considerations.
Educational Objectives- Describe the components of a nursing scholars' program that supports justice-involved birthers
- Evaluate program outcomes
- Discuss the role of student nursing roles in advocacy and support of incarcerated patients giving birth
Level: Basic
Speakers
Jacquelyn Svoboda, APRN, DNP, WHNP, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care
Latia Hickerson, PhD, ARNP, MPH, WHNP, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care
Veronica Kwarteng-Amaning, PhD, RN, MHA, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care TDCJ Hospital Galveston
Latia Hickerson, PhD, ARNP, MPH, WHNP, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care
Veronica Kwarteng-Amaning, PhD, RN, MHA, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care TDCJ Hospital Galveston