Creators: Daniel Christiansen, Gregory Coote, Sarah Lucas, Mylie Warlick. A presentation on a semester project outlining some of the programs available in the state of Maine that meet the needs of children with disabilities. Created Spring 2024 at the University of New England for Community NSG420
I got the opportunity to work at two different locations for my community partnership, Maine Adaptive Sports and The Pine Tree Society. These opportunities carried a similarity in that they focused meeting outdoor needs and did not focus on the disability itself. They identified capabilities and met the persons outdoor activity goals by utilizing care and tailored devices. This was the most meaningful part for me as I was able to help people do some activities that I truly enjoy. …
The following is a presentation on Mass Casualty Incidents (MCI) and the mock disaster I participated in. I received training in triage and was lectured on how to navigate different scenarios of disaster medicine. I am happy to have been a part of this experience and receive this training as MCIs will be a part of life and my career moving forward. I hope you enjoy the presentation and feel free to leave comments or reach out to discuss.
Maternal and child health involves a type of care that necessitates an awareness and knowledge of the signs of abuse as it is a prevalent situation in the United States. As a nurse we are mandated reporters, and to further that it is our responsibility to gain knowledge in identifying the signs and acting in the appropriate way. There are various forms of abuse such as neglect, emotional abuse, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. Each form has “red flags” that…
