Date of Graduation

5-2020

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Degree Level

Undergraduate

Department

Nursing

Advisor/Mentor

Murray, Lori

Committee Member

Hunter, Heather

Abstract

This honors thesis involves a personal reflection and literature review of a nurse internship at Loving Choices Pregnancy Center in Fayetteville, AR. The purpose of this internship was to provide a learning experience in women’s and obstetrical health. Responsibilities included completing community resource projects and assisting staff and nurses in the Care Center and Pregnancy Clinic. To satisfy honors requirements, five learning objectives were created during the internship. These objectives were all met and reflected upon in the first part of this thesis. The second portion of this thesis involves a literature review of the socioeconomic and health-related risks of adolescent pregnancy and a summarization of interventions performed at Loving Choices to mitigate those risks. This internship proved to be a positive learning experience that will impact future career goals.

Keywords

Nursing; Pregnancy; Adolescent Pregnancy; Health Disparities; Pregnancy Center

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