Service Learning

Curricular Applications in Nursing

• Author(s): Gail P. Poirrier,
• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers
• Pages: 142
• ISBN_10: 0763714291
  ISBN_13: 9780763714291
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Education / Non-Formal Education , Medical / Nursing / General , Medical / Nursing / Home & Community Care , Medical / Nursing / Research & Theory ,

Description:... Provides an introduction to service learning principles, practice, and community-based nursing education, with an emphasis on practice and teaching. Links service learning with community-based learning opportunities as a tool for applying content learned in the classroom and as a strategy for improving the ability of students to help communities themselves. Gives details on how to incorporate service learning and community-based curricular strategies into the curriculum. The author teaches nursing at the University of Louisiana. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.