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Making a difference with combined community assessment and change projects.

Roberta Mansfield¹, Cleda L Meyer

¹Baker University School of Nursing, Stormont-Vail Healthcare, Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Street, Topeka, KS 66604, USA. roberta.mansfield@bakeru.edu

The Journal of Nursing Education

|April 3, 2007

Summary

Nursing students can combine community assessment and leadership projects for a meaningful final semester experience. This approach enhances teamwork and practical skill development for future nursing professionals.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Community Health
Leadership Development

Background:

Nursing students seek impactful projects.
Traditional final semester projects include community assessment and leadership initiatives.
Integrating these projects can enhance student engagement and learning.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the combination of community assessment and leadership change projects for nursing students.
To provide a meaningful capstone experience.
To share strategies for fostering team cohesiveness in group projects.

Main Methods:

Descriptive approach detailing the integration of two major group projects.
Discussion of methods to build team cohesiveness.
Focus on practical application and student experience.

Main Results:

Combining projects offers a more meaningful and comprehensive learning experience.
Effective team-building strategies are crucial for project success.
Students gain practical skills in community assessment and leadership.

Conclusions:

Integrating community assessment and leadership projects is a valuable pedagogical strategy.
Fostering team cohesion is essential for successful collaborative projects in nursing education.
This combined approach prepares students for impactful roles in healthcare.