ABSTRACT
Although somewhat new to nursing, service-learning has had a long history of development. To be successful, a service-learning program must have institutional support, interested faculty and motivated students, potential for strong community partnerships, and an ongoing orientation and development component. Reflection is an important link between the service students perform and the learning outcomes of that service.
AUTHORS
Dr. Bailey is Professor of Nursing Emeritus, Dr. Carpenter is Professor of Nursing, and Dr. Harrington is Associate Professor of Nursing, University of Scranton, Panuska College of Professional Studies, Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Community-Campus Partnerships for Health would like to acknowledge the generous support from the Helene Fuld Health Trust, HSBC, Trustee, which made possible the creation of the Partners in Caring and Community program and the projects described in this article.
Address correspondence to Patricia A. Bailey, EdD, RN, CS, 9285 Critzers Shop Road, Afton, VA 22920; e-mail: baileygasque@aol.com.
