Evaluation of an online continuing education program from the perspective of new graduate nurses

KARAMAN S., Kucuk S., Aydemir M.

NURSE EDUCATION TODAY, vol.34, no.5, pp.836-841, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 34 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.nedt.2013.09.006
  • Journal Name: NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.836-841
  • Keywords: Nurse education, Distance education, Online education, Continuing education, Program evaluation
  • Ataturk University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The aim of this study is to evaluate the online continuing education program from the perspectives of new graduate nurses. An evaluation framework includes five factors (program and course structure, course materials, technology, support services and assessment). In this study, descriptive research methods were used. Participants of the study included 2365 registered nurses enrolled in the first online nursing bachelor completion degree program in the country. Data were collected by survey. The findings indicated that students were mostly satisfied with this program. The results of this study suggest that well designed asynchronous online education methods can be effective and appropriate for registered nurses. However, the provision of effective support and technological infrastructure is as vital as the quality of teaching for online learners. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.