TCU nurse practitioner students. “The importance of foot care for this population cannot be overstated.”

In the heart of the Fort Worth, Texas, community, where the daily struggles of people without housing are vividly evident, a group of doctor of nursing practice (DNP) nurse practitioner (NP) students from Texas Christian University (TCU) has embarked on a journey to make a difference. Through the foot clinic initiative in partnership with True Worth Place, a day shelter for people without housing, they’ve established hope and healing with a compassionate service.

The initiative began in early 2018, following a vision from the leadership at True Worth Place. They conceived of a service where basic yet often neglected aspects of personal health—such as foot care—could be addressed. The idea evolved to include volunteers washing the feet of the guests, which extended to providing the guests vitally important medical services like foot assessments and nail care.

TCU faculty and NP students

Eager to serve, a handful of […]