Integrating social–emotional learning into community nursing curriculum: a quasi-experimental study on enhancing emotional competence and professional readiness in nursing students - Scorecard - MDSpire

Integrating social–emotional learning into community nursing curriculum: a quasi-experimental study on enhancing emotional competence and professional readiness in nursing students

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  • Jing Cheng

  • Qi Cheng

  • Yingting Wu

  • Li Huang

  • Yuehong Wu

  • June 22, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Incorporating Social-Emotional Learning into Community Nursing Education: A Quasi-Experimental Analysis of Its Effects on Nursing Students' Emotional Skills and Professional Preparedness

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionSocial-Emotional Learning in Nursing Education
Key MechanismsIntegration of SEL competencies through experiential learning and structured reflection.
Target PopulationUndergraduate nursing students
Care SettingCommunity nursing education

Key Highlights

  • SEL-integrated instruction significantly improved emotional skills and professional preparedness.
  • Experimental group showed higher positive affect and empathy compared to control group.
  • Lower levels of negative affect and reliance on expressive suppression were reported in the experimental group.
  • Utilization of scenario simulations and feedback enhanced learning outcomes.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

      Monitoring & Follow-up

        Risks

          Patient & Prescribing Data

          Nursing students in community nursing programs

          SEL integration enhances emotional competencies and readiness for community practice.

          Clinical Best Practices

          • Incorporate SEL frameworks into nursing curricula to foster emotional and relational competencies.
          • Utilize blended learning models that include simulations and reflective practices.
          • Focus on developing empathy and communication skills in nursing education.

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