honoring traditional wisdom and understanding cultural values
Death among mothers and children in these age ranges in the U.S. general population is rare, but of enormous consequence. The high rates of death in the control group reflect the toxic conditions faced by too many low-income parents and children in our society. The lower mortality rate found among nurse-visited mothers and children likely reflect the nurses’
support of mothers’ basic human drives to protect
their children and themselves.
— David Olds, PhD
Founder of Nurse-Family Partnership
Professor of Pediatrics at University of Colorado
NFP nurses ensure that women and children experiencing signs of possible health complications are seen by the appropriate health care provider and that appropriate follow-up care is complete. Nursing is the most trusted profession for 16 years running, according to Gallup, positioning nurses to be highly effective in supporting family health through building strong relationships with caregivers.