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Internet-based education for enrolled nurses: could it be e-ffective?

Tanya Field1

  • 1School of Human Services, Department of Arts, Multimedia and Human Services, Victoria University of Technology, Sunbury, Australia.

The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing : a Quarterly Publication of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation
|July 18, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Technology-mediated learning, especially internet-based education, is rapidly growing in higher education. This paper reviews its use in nursing programs and current trends for enrolled nurses in Australia.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Distance Learning
  • Health Care Professionals

Background:

  • Technology-mediated learning has seen significant growth in higher education over the past decade.
  • Distance education, enabled by technology, offers new access opportunities, overcoming barriers of distance and cost.
  • While distance education in nursing is increasingly studied, internet-based learning as the sole delivery method is relatively new.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the literature on internet-based education for registered and enrolled nurses in undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
  • To review contemporary education trends in Victoria, Australia, specifically for enrolled nurses.
  • To analyze how current educational processes prepare nurses for the evolving healthcare landscape.

Main Methods:

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  • Literature review of internet-based education delivery in nursing.
  • Analysis of contemporary nursing education trends in Victoria, Australia.
  • Examination of dominant trends in healthcare and education relevant to nursing practice.

Main Results:

  • The use of internet-based learning in nursing education is a developing area with growing research support.
  • Contemporary trends indicate a shift towards web-based and online learning in tertiary institutions.
  • There is a recognized challenge in adapting nursing curricula to meet future healthcare needs.

Conclusions:

  • Internet-based education presents opportunities and challenges for nursing programs.
  • Nurse educators must critically evaluate educational strategies to prepare graduates for the future of healthcare.
  • The integration of technology in education is seen as a significant trend for the future of tertiary institutions.