Maternal and Pediatric Community Outreach Nursing Organization at UCLA

The Maternal and Pediatric Community Outreach Nursing Organization at UCLA “MAP” is a community of UCLA nursing students eager to improve the health and well being of the mothers and children among at-risk and underserved groups across Los Angeles. Our goals lie in direct engagement with the community through various initiatives such as volunteering, organizing donation drives, and partnering with local organizations aligned with our mission statement. Through awareness, advocacy, and outreach, we aim to make a positive and meaningful impact on the mothers and children of Los Angeles, with a particular focus on underserved communities. Our mission is to develop a community of future nurses passionate about advancing the quality of life for vulnerable mothers and children. By addressing both maternal and pediatric populations as one, we focus on the compassionate care of families as a whole. This holistic approach to community engagement vicariously empowers UCLA nursing students to embrace patient-centered nursing practice that considers the needs of the entire family and addresses the unique challenges faced by these groups. While there are a few nursing clubs at UCLA that target interests in either pediatric or women’s health nursing independently, the Maternal and Pediatric Community Outreach Nursing Organization distinguishes itself by embracing an action-oriented, community-based approach that recognizes the deep interconnectedness of mothers, children, and families within health and wellness. Our commitment extends beyond UCLA’s campus as we directly engage with the surrounding Los Angeles metropolitan area, with a focus on vulnerable populations. We strive for our members to be agents of engagement and change among at-risk or underserved groups, and to engage in the advocacy and community involvement they will carry into their future nursing care.

mapnursingcommunity@gmail.com

Signatories: Vanessa Bartoli, Sadie Brebes, and Natalie Coughlin

Advisor: Pamela R Cysner