The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

Abstract #50671

Patricia Butterfield, PhD, RN, College of Nursing, Montana State University, 207 Sherrick Hall, Bozeman, MT 59717, 406-994-2763, pgb@montana.edu

This roundtable discussion will focus on the role of nurses as they advocate for their patients and communities where environmental health threats exist. The unique challenges of inner-city urban and rural contexts will be explored, as well as working with poor communities and communities of color.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the role of nurses as they advocate for their patients and communities where environmental health threats exist

Keywords: Environmental Health, Nurses

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.