A community lab represents a collaborative space designed to offer nursing students experiential learning opportunities and practical training beyond conventional classrooms or clinical environment. This lab focuses on fostering skill development, critical thinking, and teamwork, essential qualities for successful nursing practice. It creates an interactive environment where by nursing students can engage in various clinical procedures, learn new technologies, and refine their skills under the guidance of instructors or mentors.

In the community lab, nursing students can simulate real- world medical scenarios using mannequins, medical equipment and technology, such as patient monitoring systems, to practice their clinical skills. The principles of collaboration and teamwork are integral to the nursing student’s community lab, as students frequently collaborate to navigate patient care scenarios. This dynamic fosters peer to peer learning effective communication, and problem- solving, which are crucial skills for working in healthcare settings. The lab may also host workshops and training sessions to help students stay current with new practices, technologies, and healthcare trends.

With the support of knowledgeable faculty members, students develop confidence and proficiency in providing quality nursing care. The lab fosters critical thinking, clinical decision making, and a holistic understanding of the nursing profession. Regular demonstrations, re-demonstrations, simulations, OSCE and practical sessions are conducted to ensure skill mastery and readiness for clinical practice. The Nursing Foundation Lab plays a pivotal role in bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application, aligning with the objectives of outcome-based education and ensuring the holistic development of nursing students