Thomas Mary Durand, Olivares Sergio A, Kim Hyun Jung, Beilke Cheryle
Department of Psychosocial & Community Health, School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-7263, USA.
J Prof Nurs. 2003 May-Jun;19(3):126-33. doi: 10.1016/s8755-7223(03)00051-6.
More well-trained mental health professionals serving rural and minority populations are needed. This article describes an intensive clinical experience for psychiatric mental health nursing graduates in the rural, culturally diverse Tri-Cities (Pasco, Richland, and Kennewick) of Washington. Before discussing the short-term learning experience and outcomes, the social history of the area is explained because of its impact on current health needs and the kinds of learning opportunities available. In addition, personal reflections of student participants are included.
需要更多训练有素的心理健康专业人员为农村和少数族裔人口服务。本文描述了华盛顿州农村地区、文化多元的三城地区（帕斯科、里奇兰和肯纳威克）为精神心理健康护理专业毕业生提供的一次强化临床体验。在讨论短期学习经历和成果之前，先对该地区的社会历史进行解释，因为它对当前的健康需求以及现有的学习机会类型都有影响。此外，还纳入了学生参与者的个人反思。
