Jillian McCarthy looks at the benefits and possible pitfalls in using e-learning programmes
Online learning for nurses is growing in popularity, with programmes ranging from mandatory update training to part-time master’s degrees. E-learning, as it is known, offers flexibility in access to learning, study time and learning styles. In busy clinical areas, where guidance is provided on minimum nurse staffing levels, e-learning provides solutions for managers who wish to encourage professional development while maintaining adequate nursing cover. Caution must be taken, however, when choosing e-learning programmes, as quality and efficacy differ across the range. This article highlights the properties of good e-learning pedagogy to prepare nurse managers for successful assessment of these programmes.
Nursing Management. 21, 7, 23-27. doi: 10.7748/nm.21.7.23.e1279
Correspondence Peer reviewThis article has been subject to double blind peer review
Conflict of interestNone declared
Received: 08 August 2014
Accepted: 29 August 2014
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