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Service Learning Presentation Pine Ridge Bible Camp & Conference Center By Amy Roelse
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Agency Description Pine Ridge Bible Camp & Conference Center is… A non-profit Christian camp and retreat ministry located near Grand Rapids, Michigan A place where children, youth, and special needs campers can all enjoy life impacting experiences through residential summer camp sessions A camp that offers day camp sessions for young kids, retreat options, family camps, and facility rentals for church and other groups One of the few Christian camping programs in Michigan that ministers specifically to the mentally challenged Pine Ridge Bible Camp & Conference Center. (2015) Website.
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Volunteer Role Description My volunteer role as one of the camp nurses during their special needs weeks for mentally challenged campers included… Applying the nursing process Medication administration Allergy, asthma, diabetes, and seizure monitoring and managing Assisting the campers with their activities of daily living Administering first aid as needed Communicating with staff and campers’ parents/guardians
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Critical Reflection Upon critical reflection, I have learned mentally challenged children and adults have the desire and the need to… Have fun at camp Live a fulfilled life Receive and give love Have a purpose in life Build friendships and relationships Give of themselves and help others
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Synthesis This service learning project has helped me understand… The importance of giving of ourselves to others and serving others by volunteering in our communities The importance of this project in this nursing program How this project helps us meet the required outcomes for this program Reinforces our passion for helping and serving others Doerr, J. (2015). Nursing Capstone Syllabus. Big Rapids, MI: Ferris State University.
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Recommendations I highly recommend this service learning project for… Future nursing students in this program who are looking for a fulfilling and rewarding service learning project For any registered nurse that loves working with our special needs population and enjoys being outdoors in the summer time.
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Conclusion My conclusion is… I believe this service learning project has made me a better nurse and person by opening my eyes, my heart, and my mind to the challenges of special needs children and adults. I believe this project helped me understand what these individuals’ lives are like and what their families’ lives are like and this has made me a more compassionate and sensitive nurse and person.
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References Doerr, J. (2015). Nursing Capstone Syllabus. Big Rapids, MI: Ferris State University. Retrieved from https://fsulearn.ferris.edu/bbcswebdav/pid- 1065174-dt-content-rid- 6663197_1/courses/81819.201508/NURS_450_Fall15_Syllabus_Doerr%284%29. pdfhttps://fsulearn.ferris.edu/bbcswebdav/pid- 1065174-dt-content-rid- 6663197_1/courses/81819.201508/NURS_450_Fall15_Syllabus_Doerr%284%29. pdf Pine Ridge Bible Camp & Conference Center. (2015) Website. Retrieved from http://www.pineridgecamp.com/AboutUs/SummerCamps http://www.pineridgecamp.com/AboutUs/SummerCamps
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