Purpose: The feasibility study was designed as a potential model for prevention of obesity at a large college of nursing in the Southwest.
Conclusions: Pretest median body mass index was 30.4 in the intervention group and 30.5 in the control group, indicating obesity in the student sample. There were no significant changes in posttest measures in the small sample. The thigh circumference change in the experimental group trended toward change with significance of .06.
Implication: The American Nursing Association launched a Healthy Nurse program in 2012, as healthy nurses are role models for a healthy nation. Updating nursing curriculum and active participation of students in weight management programs will promote their own health and positive role modeling.
Keywords: Education; interprofessional education; nursing research; professional issues; wellness programs.
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