Interprofessional Wellness Clinic

About
This clinic is held in the College of
Optometry building. It provides an
educational environment where
nursing students, pharmacy
students, and optometry students
can collaborate care to diabetic
patients.

Role of Volunteer
Perform basic entry vital signs
Obtain a blood sample from the
patient and test for a complete lipid
profile and A1c
Obtain basic information about diet,
exercise, and self-care patterns, and
practice entering data into a charting
system
Perform a foot exam on the patient
Provide education as needed to
diabetic patients about their disease
process

1124 S. State Street, MCO 101A

Big Rapids, MI 49307
Phone 231-591-2020

Program Outcomes
Scholarship for Practice: Students will utilize knowledge gained from class and
evidence based research to provide quality care to diabetic patients.
Collaborative Leadership: Students will collaborate with other students in the
pharmacy and optometry studies to consolidate care with one diabetic patient.
Diverse Populations: Students will care for diabetic patients of varying
ethnicities, age, and backgrounds.

Personal Outcomes

Increased confidence in patient interactions

Increased knowledge about diabetes as well as an opportunity to
provide teaching to patients
Growth in confidence as a nurse, and performing new nursing skills
Better understanding of the importance of collaboration of many
specialties to ensure quality care for the patient

Evidence Based Research

Patient education contributes to increased knowledge and behavior changes
in diabetic patients and help patients prevent diabetes related
complications (Nemcova & Hlinkova, 2013)
Imogene King's Theory of Goal Attainment is one of the theories that begins
proving collaboratory care is key in attaining patient needs. The Wellness
Clinic is a step in the right direction by offering many different services to
help people with diabetes have a better understanding of there condition

Kristin Miesen, JB Kagabo, & Maria Licari