title: Theoretical foundations of service-learning in nursing education.
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.affiliation: University of Scranton, Panuska College of Professional Studies, Pennsylvania, USA. baileygasque@aol.com
authors.forename: Patricia A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Bailey
authors.forename: Dona Rinaldi
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Carpenter
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Harrington
mesh_terms: D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009739:Nursing Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017132:Workplace / Q000458:organization & administration*