Distance learning: an option for your future?

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Online Learning Technologies

Background:

• Growing popularity of distance learning for nursing.
• Meeting needs for continuing education and academic degrees.

Purpose of the Study:

• Describe distance learning in nursing education.
• Review distance learning technologies.
• Identify factors for student success and satisfaction.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of distance learning history and evolution.
• Analysis of current distance learning technologies.
• Discussion of student satisfaction and success factors.

Main Results:

• Distance learning provides accessible nursing education pathways.