The impact of service learning experiences on RN-to-BSN students' professional practice

Other Titles

Teaching Strategies in BSN Global Service Learning

Abstract

A research study examined the impact of service learning on RN to BSN graduates. It was found that participants' professional practice was positively impacted by their service learning experiences. Professional skills identified as requite for undergraduate nurses translated to the participant's professional nursing practice because of their service learning experiences.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Kari E. Cellini

Author Details

Kari E. Cellini, PhD, RN to BSN Program

Sigma Membership

Xi Chi

Lead Author Affiliation

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

RN to BSN, Service Learning, Theory-practice Gap

Recommended Citation

Cellini, Kari E., "The impact of service learning experiences on RN-to-BSN students' professional practice" (2017). Convention. 14.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/14

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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