E-orientation: a cyber approach to orienting per diem and temporary nurses

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Workforce Development
• Online Learning Technologies

Background:

• The persistent nursing shortage necessitates innovative solutions for onboarding.
• Limited traditional education resources challenge efficient orientation for temporary nurses.
• Experienced nurses seeking per diem or temporary roles require flexible onboarding.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose a transition from traditional instructor-led orientation to web-based e-orientation.
• To address the need for flexible and efficient orientation for experienced nurses.
• To maximize the use of educational resources in nursing professional development.

Main Methods:

• Implementing a web-based learning methodology for nurse orientation.
• Applying standards of practice for nursing professional development to curriculum design.
• Developing an e-orientation to cater to administrators, educators, and nurses.

Main Results:

• E-orientation offers a flexible and efficient alternative to traditional programs.
• Web-based learning maximizes the utilization of educational resources.
• This approach effectively meets the diverse needs of all stakeholders involved.

Conclusions:

• Web-based e-orientation is a viable solution to address nursing shortage challenges.
• Nurse educators can leverage professional development standards to create effective online curricula.
• This methodology supports administrators, educators, and temporary/per diem nurses.