As UC Davis prepares to launch a new nursing school under is already well 
known “School of Medicine”, it already has something to celebrate. The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing has finalized two research grants worth a total of almost $900,000. The Sacramento Business Journal reports that they are going to be using the money to conduct research aimed at improving patient health as well as nursing standards. Once such project already underway sends nurses to rural area that are medically under served to coach diabetics on the importance of keeping in good health.
The two grants come from the National institutes of health and the Robert Wood Johnson Organization. Heather Young is from the National institues of health; “It’s important for people with diabetes to eat the right foods and exercise, yet it’s difficult to change old habits,” Young said in a press release. ”Nurses can work with patients to improve their daily habits and avoid serious health issues.”
One of the unique aspects of this research is it allows the nursing school to study the impact of nursing student have an impact on the community’s health in the pre-hospital setting. The nursing school feels that this research supports the overall mission of the school by advancing health and quality of care.
UDC’s Nursing school will hold its first class in September 2010. For more information on choosing a nursing school visit our online nursing schools directory.
