Course Code: NURS 153
Academic Year: 2024-2025
In this community course, practical nursing students gain experience in a community service organization/agency. The community service and theoretical learning model supports students in increasing their skills in accountability, decision-making and collaborative/consultative practice. Students meet their learning needs and outcomes by independently completing the community learning hours (CSL) at a community service organization/agency. The hours are started by students in September and completed by March. The course begins in May and ends first week of June (Intercession, Year 1). Students utilize knowledge of social sciences, social responsibility and the determinants of health to participate in the services provided by the organization/agency and in classroom sessions. Through their experience and theory, students develop an understanding of the community health & vulnerable population, community nursing, culture and diversity, teaching and learning principles, evidence informed nursing practice and research and reflective practices.