Community Partner Perceptions About Community Engagement Experiences For Nursing Students

Authors

  • Judith E. Wattman Bethel University
  • Marjorie A. Schaffer Bethel University
  • Maureen J. Juarez Bethel University
  • Leanne L. Rogstad Bethel University
  • Timothy Bredow Bethel University
  • Sara E. Traylor Bethel University

Abstract

This study explored community agency staff perceptions about community engagement learning experiences for nursing students. Focus groups with staff from eleven health-related community organizations revealed seven themes that will contribute to effective curriculum development and implementation for community engagement: (a) agency expectations for students, (b) orientation, (c) schedule of student experiences, (d) invested student participation, (e) student match with agencies, (f) projects envisioned, and (g) effective interactions with the population. Practice implications for developing community engagement learning experiences are suggested.

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Published

10/05/2009

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2009)

Section

Research and Theory

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