The application of service learning in community nursing practice

Objective: To explore the effects of the investigation of community chronic disease guided by the concept of service learning on nursing undergraduates for providing the basis in developing the future nursing service learning programs.Methods: The data of the students reflection log were analyzed using the qualitative data analysis method.The experience and achievement of community chronic disease investigation in eight nursing undergraduates were understood.Results: The students had a positive attitude in service learning of community,which could improve the personal development,and played the positive role in future nursing work.Conclusions: The new teaching ideas combined with health education,psychological care and interpersonal communication should be applied in nursing practice education,which can establish the identity of the nursing profession students.