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An e-Learning Approach to Nursing Education

2008 North Carolina Community College System Conference. An e-Learning Approach to Nursing Education. Presenter: Jessica Stevens, RN MSN Practical Nursing Faculty Davidson County Community College. Hybrid Nursing Education. Can you teach a generic nursing program online? YES !!

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An e-Learning Approach to Nursing Education

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  1. 2008 North Carolina Community College System Conference An e-Learning Approach to Nursing Education Presenter: Jessica Stevens, RN MSN Practical Nursing Faculty Davidson County Community College

  2. Hybrid Nursing Education Can you teach a generic nursing program online? YES!! Davidson County Community College Practical Nursing Hybrid Education

  3. e-Nursing Overview • Traditional vs. Hybrid Education • Starting an Online Program • Advantages • Challenges • Faculty Buy-In/Support • Resources

  4. Traditional vs. Hybrid Traditional Nursing Education • Face-to-Face Classroom Setting (Weekly) • Weekly Clinicals & Laboratory Instruction • Proctored Examinations Hybrid Nursing Education • Hands-On Laboratory Bi-Monthly • Weekend Clinicals • Online Discussion/Testing(Secure) • Virtual Clinical Excursions

  5. Hybrid Nursing Start-Up • Community College Support • Information Technology Input • Instructor /Resources • Realistic Goals/Enrollment • North Carolina Board of Nursing Approval • Existing Program – Additional Section • Non-Existing Program – Phase Implementation • Clinical Facility Support • Educational Advisor

  6. Student Advantages • Weekend Clinicals • Continue to Work Full-Time • Weeknight Lab Sessions • Online Testing • Flexible Instruction Times • SUCCESS!

  7. Faculty Advantages • Flexible Office Hours • Utilization of Technology • Innovative Teaching Methods • Leader Among Educators

  8. Student Challenges • Time Management • Self-Directed Learning Style • Lack of Face-to-Face Interaction • Unexpected Time Constraints • Feelings of Isolation

  9. Faculty Challenges • Technical Barriers • Weekends/Weeknight Teaching • Time Management • Lack of Understanding from Administration/Other Faculty

  10. Faculty ‘Buy-In’ • Office Hours/Contact Hours • Willingness to Learn the Technology • Fear of the Unknown • Frequent Misconceptions • Work Load Differences

  11. Resources • Virtual Clinical Excursions • Online Instructor References • Information Technology Staff • Blackboard / Google.com • e-Books • PDAs – Clinical Setting

  12. Wrap-Up • Evaluate Current Nursing Program Stability • IT Support/Hybrid Readiness • Faculty Interest • Resources

  13. Contact Information Jessica Stevens, RN MSN Practical Nursing Faculty Davidson County Community College Davie Campus - 1205 Salisbury Road Mocksville, NC 27028 jrsteven@davidsonccc.edu (Office) 336-224-4842

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