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Developing Disaster Nursing Competencies Through Academic Service-Learning.
Academic Service-Learning (AS-L) modules from the Red Cross enhance nursing students' disaster and community health skills. This approach improves population health and leadership competencies, aligning with future healthcare needs.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Public Health
- Disaster Management
Background:
- The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the "Future of Nursing 2030" report highlight the necessity of disaster care competence among nursing students.
- Academic Service-Learning (AS-L) is identified as a practical pedagogical strategy to cultivate these essential skills, enhancing population health and leadership abilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of Red Cross Academic Service-Learning (AS-L) modules in developing disaster and community health competencies for nursing students.
- To assess the impact of AS-L on student learning, confidence, and engagement in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
Main Methods:
- The Red Cross developed nine AS-L modules offering integrated training and hands-on experiences in critical areas such as disaster preparedness, response, recovery, well-being, blood donation, case management, and global health.
- Pre- and post-module self-scored questionnaires were utilized to measure changes in students' knowledge and confidence regarding disaster care skills.
Main Results:
- Preliminary evaluations indicate positive outcomes in student learning and community engagement.
- Active faculty involvement was found to significantly enhance student learning results.
Conclusions:
- The Red Cross AS-L initiative effectively enhances nursing students' disaster and community health competencies.
- The program provides practical training and immersive experiences that align with current healthcare demands and AACN competencies.

