Agency Details:

RN+WIN Program, Nurse-Managed Wellness Center

The Mission of the Duquesne University School of Nursing, Nurse-Managed Wellness Center, RN+WIN Program is to provide wellness oriented health care services to vulnerable populations. The goal is to deliver holistic and culturally competent care that promotes health, functioning and quality of life. The Center provides opportunities for interdisciplinary care experiences, service, research for students and faculty from the University. In all aspects of care, the uniqueness and strengths of the community and of each individual receiving care are maximized and respected. Confidentiality and awareness of each individual's right to choose are maintained.

Description:
The specific goals of the Nurse-Managed Wellness Center services are to:

• provide nursing and health sciences students with community-based, cross-cultural health care experiences
• provide health promotion/disease prevention activities;
• improve functioning and quality of life;
• delay or aid in the prevention of complications from chronic health conditions;
• facilitate self-management of health;
• increase participation in Center activities;
• promote more appropriate use of the health care system;
• increase the ability of clients to live independently for a longer period of time;
• deliver culturally competent care by interdisciplinary health care providers;
• develop a model that can be replicated in other high-rises and community sites;
• document outcomes that can be applied to other populations;



History:
In 1994, the School of Nursing established the first Duquesne University Nurse-Managed Wellness Center at two high-rise apartment buildings for low-income older adults. These settings house vulnerable older adults who are aging in place, becoming frail, and experiencing chronic health problems. Since that time additional sites have been opened at other senior housing complexes and at CitiParks Senior Centers throughout the Pittsburgh area.

The interdisciplinary nursing centers work to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and premature institutionalization through health promotion, monitoring chronic conditions and facilitating access to existing community services. These academic nursing centers and the community work together to create and implement health and wellness programs to meet the needs of individuals served by the centers.



Contact person: Lenore K. Resick, PhD., CRNP, APRN, BC, NP-C, Project Director, (phone), (email)


Office fax number: (412) 396-4333

Address:


School Of Nursing, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Avenue, #527 Fisher Hall Pittsburgh, PA 15282 (See a map)


Web Site: http://www.nursing.duq.edu/ctrNMWC.html

Directions:

From Downtown Pittsburgh the intersection of Grant Street and Forbes Avenue, take Forbes Avenue Outbound or East (one way heading away from town). Fisher Hall is across from the Armstrong Tunnels at the intersection of Forbes Avenue and McAnulty. . . (more)   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Steel Plaza,   Walk distance (in minutes): 15 minutes   Nearest Bus Stop: Forbes Avenue at McAnulty Drive, 5 minutes minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.portauthority.org/ride/ride.html

Miscellaneous Information

Are court referrals welcomed?
	No
Is act 33/34 clearance required of your volunteers?
	No

Last updated on May 7, 2009