Community Health Nursing

In this course I worked side by side with those who face many disparities when it comes to receiving healthcare. I worked With Dr. Lyndsey Torres at PIN Ministry in Virginia Beach, Virginia serving the less fortunate and unhoused receive free healthcare through PIN Ministry. While at PIN I got to learn about how, due to many circumstances such as lack of housing, lack of transportation, lack of funds, lack of citizenship, and many other disparities all those who visit PIN are unable to receive proper healthcare. This includes receiving the meds that they need to treat their medical conditions, not being able to reach or schedule regular medical check ups, and not being able to receive help during an emergency. PIN Ministry provides entry level care to all those who cannot receive it elsewhere, has access to social workers who will help find jobs, housing, and medical for anyone who visits, and helps their patients receive the meds and test that they need. PIN ministry also feeds, clothes, showers, and provides activities for their patients to participate in throughout the day if they so wish.