{"id":1611,"date":"2024-11-26T15:02:43","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T21:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/?p=1611"},"modified":"2024-11-26T15:15:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T21:15:37","slug":"challsey-scallon-making-an-impact-on-diabetes-awareness-in-native-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/2024\/11\/challsey-scallon-making-an-impact-on-diabetes-awareness-in-native-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"Challsey Scallon: Making an Impact on Diabetes Awareness in Native Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_1612\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1612\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1612 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/scallon-cover.png\" alt=\"blue ribbons for diabetes awareness and inset image of Challsey Scallon\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/scallon-cover.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/scallon-cover-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/scallon-cover-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1612\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Challsey Scallon is a UND College of Nursing &amp; Professional Disciplines Nursing and Recruitment and Retention of American Indians into Nursing program (RAIN) alum. Inset photo by Jackie Lorentz.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As we recognize <strong>American Diabetes Month<\/strong>, we\u2019re taking the opportunity to highlight the work of <strong>Challsey Scallon, MSN, RN<\/strong>, a University of North Dakota (UND) <a href=\"https:\/\/cnpd.und.edu\/rain\/index.html\">Recruitment &amp; Retention of American Indians into Nursing (RAIN)<\/a> program <a href=\"https:\/\/cnpd.und.edu\/admissions-academics\/nursing\/index.html\">nursing<\/a> alum. With over a decade of experience in diabetes education, Scallon has significantly impacted her community, particularly in diabetes care and prevention for American Indian populations.<\/p>\n<p>Scallon\u2019s career began as an emergency department and inpatient nurse on the Cheyenne River Reservation. In 2012, she transitioned to a full-time RN role with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihs.gov\/sdpi\/\">Special Diabetes Program for Indians<\/a> (SDPI), serving the <a href=\"http:\/\/spiritlakenation.com\/\">Spirit Lake Nation<\/a>. In 2018, Scallon began balancing duties as Program Adviser\/RN for SDPI and Diabetes Nurse Educator at the <a href=\"http:\/\/spiritlakehealthcenter.com\/\">Spirit Lake Health Center<\/a> (SLHC) in Fort Totten, ND.<\/p>\n<h2>We had the opportunity to speak with Challsey Scallon to gain insight into her work and how her efforts in diabetes education are positively impacting the health outcomes of her community.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q: Challsey, what impact has the Spirit Lake Health Center had on the Spirit Lake Reservation?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Type 2 diabetes is prevalent in Indian Country.\u00a0 Type 2 diabetes is preventable by practicing a healthy lifestyle that includes healthy eating and being physically active.<\/p>\n<p>Providing a place where community members can safely go to work on their personal health goals has been the greatest highlight&#8230; We also had former addicts utilize the center to continue a life of sobriety.<\/p>\n<p>A year after the grand opening, the center had a total of approximately 560 members registered.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How do you integrate cultural traditions into your diabetes education?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Respecting and listening to patients are vital when building rapport. \u00a0The majority of diabetic educators\u2019 role is building rapport and trust, especially during the first visits. \u00a0I let them express what they\u2019d like to continue taking, such as certain health supplements or drinking sage tea for example. The only time I\u2019d intervene is if the cultural practice is putting them in danger or at high risk of causing harm. I luckily haven\u2019t had to intervene throughout the years. \u00a0We also use self-assessment for patients that includes any traditions or beliefs they\u2019d like to incorporate in their cares.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can you share a success story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Having people approach me in public to tell me that I helped them is by far the biggest reward.\u00a0 Giving people the confidence and motivation to work towards a healthier version of themselves is the greatest success to me.<\/p>\n<p>On a side note, I do find it funny when I walk into the local grocery stores. The people who know what I do don\u2019t want me to see what is in their carts and try to avoid me.\u00a0 I remind people that I\u2019m here as a support person, not as a parent or to judge.\u00a0 I struggle the same as you all do.\u00a0 Our choices are our choices at the end of the day; however, I\u2019m here to help when they are ready.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How has the UND RAIN program influenced your career?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> The staff and program helped me significantly while attending nursing school.\u00a0 They provided me with a \u201ccommunity\u201d away from my very own. It gave me a better sense of belonging while in a new environment, especially being a minority on UND campus.\u00a0 I still feel \u201cat home\u201d when I visit RAIN all these years later. I honestly do not think I would have completed nursing school if I did not have the support of my family, friends, and RAIN!<\/p>\n<p>Providing additional emotional support is huge!\u00a0 RAIN staff have supported us in all that we do.\u00a0 This means a lot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> <strong>What advice would you give to other American Indian nursing students considering a career in diabetes education?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Keep an open mind to what the patients tell you\u2026Continue to remind the patient that you are not there to be a \u201cparent\u201d and nag on them.\u00a0 You are a support person to help them understand their disease and how to manage it the best they can.<\/p>\n<p>It truly is a rewarding job, especially when patients tell you how much you helped them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we recognize American Diabetes Month, we\u2019re taking the opportunity to highlight the work of Challsey Scallon, MSN, RN, a University of North Dakota (UND) Recruitment &amp; Retention of American Indians into Nursing (RAIN) program nursing alum. 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