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Nagia S Ali¹, Kay Hodson-Carlton, Marilyn Ryan

¹Ball State University, School of Nursing, Muncie, Indiana 47306, USA.

Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing

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Web-based education offers advanced practice degrees, but program evaluation is nascent. This article details a nursing school's evaluation of its online master's program and provides a guide for prospective students.

Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Distance Learning
Higher Education

Background:

Web-based education is expanding, increasing access to advanced practice degrees.
However, the evaluation of these online nursing programs is still in early stages.
This highlights a need for structured evaluation methods and guidance for students.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a case study of a Midwestern nursing school's development, implementation, and evaluation of its Web-based master's program.
To provide a consumer guide for nurses selecting online advanced practice degree programs.
To inform best practices in online nursing education and program selection.

Main Methods:

Case study methodology detailing program development and continuous evaluation.

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Development of a consumer guide based on accrediting agency standards, literature review, and distance learning expertise.

Qualitative and quantitative data collection for program assessment (details not specified in abstract).

Main Results:

A Midwestern nursing school successfully developed and implemented a continually evaluated Web-based master's program.
A comprehensive consumer guide for program selection was created, incorporating essential elements for prospective students.
The study provides a model for other institutions and a resource for nurses.

Conclusions:

Effective evaluation is crucial for the success and quality of Web-based nursing education programs.
A structured consumer guide can empower nurses to make informed decisions when choosing online advanced practice programs.
This work contributes to the growing body of knowledge on distance learning in nursing.