This article reports on the way in which a unique collaborative effort between a service agency and a baccalaureate nursing program grew out of the needs of the two separate agencies. The first agency, the Colorado Migrant Health Program, was faced with a budgpt that was inadequate to meet the health-care needs of the migrant population. The second, a baccalaureate nursing program at the University of Colorado, was finding it increasingly difficult to locate appropriate generalized community health clinical placements with an opportunity for student discovery learning related to transcultural health care. Discussions of a collaborative effort ensued and it became evident that each had something to gain from such an effort. Now, after almost 10 years of cooperation, the commitment to the endeavor on the part of both agencies remains strong as the bpnefits to each continue to increase. The ultimate beneficiaries, however, are the migrant families receiving care and the students providing care. The way in which the progdam has evolved over time, a description of the current program, and a discussion of the resources that help to maintain the program are presented. In addition, the curriculum course design, and teaching strategy modifications necessary to facilitate the collaborative program are discussed. © 1992, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. All rights reserved.

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