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Nurses on-line: career mobility for registered nurses.

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  • 1Wright State University-Miami Valley, College of Nursing and Health, Dayton, OH 45435, USA.

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|February 5, 2000
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Online nursing education offers flexible pathways for registered nurses (RNs) to advance their careers. This approach addresses the projected RN shortage and overcomes barriers to traditional education.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Workforce Development

Background:

  • Dynamic healthcare environments are increasing the importance of educational distinctions among nurses.
  • A projected shortage of baccalaureate-prepared registered nurses (RNs) presents opportunities for career mobility.
  • Traditional education faces barriers for diploma and associate degree nurses due to work and family commitments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore web-based instruction as an innovative approach for RN career mobility.
  • To apply adult learning theory to re-engineer nursing courses for online delivery.
  • To discuss essential components for successful online nursing programs.

Main Methods:

  • Application of adult learning theory principles.
  • Re-engineering traditional nursing courses for online platforms.

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  • Discussion of technological, instructional, and evaluative considerations.

    • Main Results:

    • Online RN completion programs offer flexible, cost-effective, and accessible alternatives.
    • Web-based instruction leverages internet interactivity and resources.
    • Considerations for hardware, software, technical support, instructional models, and evaluation are outlined.

    Conclusions:

    • Online education provides a viable solution to address the RN shortage and facilitate career advancement.
    • Web-based learning models can overcome traditional educational barriers for nurses.
    • Successful implementation requires careful planning of technology, pedagogy, and evaluation.