1、Service Learning in Nursing EducationJenna Barton,PhD,RN,PCCN-K,CNEWilliam Carey UniversityDefinitionBackgroundImplementation ProcessBenefitsChallengesReferencesDeveloping and implementing a service-learning activity requires careful planning.This process is a guide to help a faculty member plan a s
2、ervice-learning activity from the idea to the evaluation.1.Start with an ideaWhat population is your passion?What does the community need?What do your need students to learn?2.Engage the community partner3.Determine alignment with the mission,vision,and philosophy of nursing program,institution,and
3、community partner4.Locate placement in the curriculum(outcomes,competencies,content)5.Offer involvement with peers,administrators,students6.Consider funding opportunities7.Design engaging learning activities8.Create performance evaluation rubrics 9.Facilitate learning(student preparation,engagement,
4、reflection)10.Evaluate the students and the activityService learning is an educational activity involving students,faculty,and community partners to promote high-quality care and provide mutual benefits.Service learning can be used in nursing education at all levels to promote advocacy,cultural comp
5、etence,active learning,communication,and civic responsibility to assist students in meeting program outcomes,course outcomes,and competencies.Foundation:a need for high-quality nursing care,recommendations from nursing and healthcare organizations,and local community needsSettings:community-based or
6、ganizations,schools,clinics,public health departments,and additional community areas Activities:service,health screenings,health promotion,medication administration,creation of teaching materials,and other learning assignmentsResources:Kolbs(1984)theory of experiential learning;Delve,Mintz,and Stewa