NYCCT really values their students and always finds a way to incorporate their students into programs. We were asked to participate in a health fair on November 8, 2012 where we were asked to provide basic screening and education. We were responsible for measuring height and weight, calculating BMI, checking pulse, and blood pressure.
We were able to provide emotional support to students who needed someone to talk to which was not required; but, as nurses we are required to look and care for people holistically. We were amazed to see just how many student’s had an elevated blood pressure which most claimed was a result of stress. This gave us the opportunity to once again educate our community and encourage others to visit their primary health care provider with the results we recorded.
