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Service-Learning for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training in Nursing Students: A Qualitative Study
Verónica V Márquez-Hernández1, Jessica García-González1, Miguel Company-Morales1,2
1Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, Universidad de Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain.
Nursing Reports (Pavia, Italy)
|June 25, 2026
Summary
Service-learning in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training enhances nursing students’ skills and professional identity. Students found the experience meaningful, fostering self-confidence and social awareness despite implementation challenges.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical Training
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Service-learning is an effective educational method in nursing.
- Its use in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training is not well-studied.
- This study examines nursing students' views on CPR service-learning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nursing students' perceptions of CPR training via service-learning.
- To assess learning, emotional impact, professional identity, and implementation difficulties.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive qualitative study.
- 30 nursing students participated via purposive sampling.
- Semi-structured interviews were analyzed thematically.
Main Results:
- Students reported meaningful learning and competency consolidation.
- Emotional engagement and increased social awareness were noted.
- Barriers to service-learning implementation were identified.
Conclusions:
- Service-learning in CPR training is perceived as valuable by nursing students.
- It enhances self-confidence, emotional engagement, and social awareness.
- Perceived barriers exist but do not negate the positive experience.
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