Service Learning Reflection - Essay Example

Download file to see previous pages... the meaning of service learning remains relatively the same, more and more exposure to the practice results in improved experiences and enhanced links between formal instructions and principles and community service in the real world.
The Wilson Home Care takes part in the Annual Hawaii Senior’s Fair. This year’s theme was “The Good Life Expo”. This was the 28th Annual Senior’s Fair, and Wilson Home Care, just like it always does, had a booth at the expo. The event was held on the 28th of September, 2012. For my research project, I attended this event as a volunteer at the Wilson Home Care’s booth from 12:00pm to 4:30pm. As a volunteer, I provided free blood pressure checks to the community alongside other volunteers and Wilson Home Care’s personnel. The day was busy as many Senior Fair commuters wanted to have their blood pressure checked.
Based on the community outreach event, my personal experiences in nursing practices have substantially improved. Theories and principles that are presented in class lay a strong ground upon which real world services are offered (George, 2011). Applying these principles may prove to be challenging at first, but as one moves on, they become relatively easy to deal with. Personally, the one-on-one interaction with the community offered me an opportunity to realize just how much nursing practices are applicable to the society. Community members that were present enjoyed the services that were offered at the Wilson Home Care’s booth. Community members who had their blood pressure checked were happy to know that their health status was being examined and that the results would help in monitoring the progress of their health in relation to the level of blood pressure.
Having my efforts and services appreciated was both inspiring and encouraging. This experience made me realize the extent to which my services are needed in the community. Nursing practices are highly demanded in the society, and so are nursing ...Download file to see next pagesRead More