Engaging Interprofessional Health Students in a Prescription Produce Plan.

Nurs Educ Perspect

About the Authors Kimberly Battle, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, is clinical associate professor, School of Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia. Katherine H. Falls, MSN, RN, ANP-BC, is director of clinical operations, Richmond Health and Wellness Program, Practice and Community Engagement. Leland Waters, PhD, is associate director, Virginia Center on Aging, Virginia Commonwealth University College of Health Professions. Patricia W. Slattum, PhD, PharmD, is professor emeritus, Virginia Center on Aging. Pamela L. Parsons, PhD, GNP-BC, FAAN, FNAP, is clinical professor and associate dean practice and community engagement, Virginia Commonwealth University. Jered M. Wendte, PhD, is research assistant professor, School of Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University. Ana F. Diallo, PhD, MPH, RN, is tenure track assistant professor, School of Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University. This project was supported by a grant from the US Health Resources and Services Administration. For more information, contact Dr. Battle at

Published: September 2024

Nursing students participated in an interprofessional student-led prescription produce program (PPP) serving low-income older adults attending a community-based wellness and care coordination program. Students engaged in an online training module covering nutrition education and health promotion, integral components of a PPP. Ninety-five percent of students self-rated themselves as somewhat confident/very confident to participate in the PPP after completing an online learning module. Further investigation is needed on integrating students from diverse health professions to address the multifaceted factors related to nutrition and other social determinants of health affecting the management of chronic diseases.

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