Service Learning has been a part of the Associate Degree Nursing Program for more than 35 years. Greenfield Community College recognizes and supports service learning under the umbrella of civic engagement.

Students are required to complete four (4) hours in the fall semester and six (6) hours in the spring semester for the academic year. Community health concepts are woven into all of the nursing courses. Nursing students engage in meaningful community-based projects that benefit both the student (learning) and the community (service). Students are required to reflect on the nature of their service within the community and how their service might contribute to a more permanent resolution of community health concerns.

Student learning outcomes related to Service Learning in the ADN program are:

• Recognizes a need and commitment to improving health outcomes in local communities. (1)
• Uses the clinical judgement model to identify and meet population health needs (2)
• Implements evidence based care interventions to local community (3)
• Demonstrates safe care practices (4)
• Practices and enhance leadership skills that contribute to the betterment of the community (5)
• Expresses social and civic responsibility through participation in community activities (6)