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Evaluating a Web-based graduate level nursing ethics course: thumbs up or thumbs down?
Heather McAlpine1, Linda Lockerbie, Deyanne Ramsay
1University of New Brunswick, Saint John, NewBrunswick, Canada.
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|May 13, 2005
Summary
This study found that a Web-based ethics course provided significant value for graduate nurses, enhancing critical thinking and supporting continuing professional development in healthcare ethics.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Ethics
- Online Learning
Background:
- Exploration of a Web-based course designed for graduate nurses.
- Focus on professional healthcare practice and ethical considerations.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate student and teacher perceptions of a Web-based ethics course for graduate nurses.
- Assess the suitability of online delivery for advanced ethics education.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of course input and evaluative data.
- Examination of student and teacher feedback on Web-based learning.
Main Results:
- Web-based education presents both advantages and disadvantages, aligning with existing knowledge.
- The online format effectively fostered critical thinking and supported continuing ethics education.
- Students found the ethics course highly valuable for their professional practice.
Conclusions:
- The benefits of Web-based learning for this ethics course significantly outweighed the drawbacks.
- High student engagement and critical thinking underscore the necessity of ongoing ethics education for nurses.