As nursing students become consumers of education, Karen McCutcheon makes the case for adapting the NHS leadership framework to online use
Recognition needs to be given to emerging postgraduate nursing students’ status of ‘consumer’, and the challenge for nurse education is to remain relevant and competitive in a consumer-led market. An e-learning model has been suggested as a competitive and contemporary way forward for student consumers, but successful introduction of this requires leadership and strong organisational management systems. This article applies the NHS leadership framework to nurse education in relation to implementation of e-learning and describes and interprets each element for application in higher education settings. By applying a leadership framework that acknowledges the skills and abilities of staff and encourages the formation of collaborative partnerships in the wider university community, educators can begin to develop skills and confidence in teaching using e-learning resources.
Nursing Management. 21, 3, 24-28. doi: 10.7748/nm.21.3.24.e1214
Correspondence Peer reviewThis article has been subject to double blind peer review
Conflict of interestNone declared
Received: 25 March 2014
Accepted: 30 April 2014
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