Abstract
Nursing educators are being challenged to prepare baccalaureate students for the increase in community-focused health care. A collaborative approach to curriculum development was used between nursing faculty in a baccalaureate program and community agencies to create valuable home health clinical experiences for students. Home health nurses served as preceptors for two semesters, giving students the opportunity to participate actively in the care of patients in their home. Students used reflective journals to integrate practice with theory and to use the new practice environment as a meaningful learning environment. The use of registered nurse preceptors in the home setting has provided students with valuable role models and has facilitated both personal and professional growth that will prepare them for roles in a community setting.
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