Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
4-5-2012
Abstract
Through the Service Learning Course, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, RN-BS Online Program, Senior Level Course, Community Health for RN’s and NU 461, 6 credits Student Body Registered Nurses (70-105 each semester) throughout the state seeking to obtain a Bachelor in Science of Nursing. The Institute of Medicine, Future of Nursing Report recommends increasing the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree to 80% by 2020. Instructional Aim Students obtain a better understanding of public health and nursing theory and practice as they further develop their professional and civic identities through meaningful service to their communities. Service Learning Requirement develop a service learning portfolio including a sustained service experience (60 hours), two short-term community activities, three journal reflections, and a written report based on a service project conducted within the context of the sustained experience.
Recommended Citation
Edmonds, Joyce K. and Coste, Diane, "Community Health Nursing Service Learning" (2012). Office of Community Partnerships Posters. 31.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/ocp_posters/31
Included in
Civic and Community Engagement Commons, Higher Education Administration Commons, Public Health and Community Nursing Commons, Service Learning Commons
Comments
Presented as part of the poster showcase at the Office of Community Partnerships' Community-Engaged Partnerships Symposium on April 5, 2012 at UMass Boston.