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Enhancing clinical practice through the use of electronic resources
1University of Central Lancashire, Preston. cjgibbon@uclan.ac.uk
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|March 1, 2006
Summary
A new online resource, Students Online in Nursing Integrated Curricula (SONIC), supports student learning, particularly in problem-based learning settings. This accessible website is valuable for nursing students, educators, and mentors across various educational environments.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Digital Learning Resources
Background:
- Problem-based learning (PBL) requires effective student support.
- Online resources can enhance learning experiences for nursing students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of the Students Online in Nursing Integrated Curricula (SONIC) website.
- To highlight SONIC as a web-based resource for supporting student learning.
Main Methods:
- Development of a web-based platform.
- Evaluation and implementation in diverse educational settings.
Main Results:
- The SONIC website has been successfully developed.
- The resource has been evaluated and utilized in various contexts.
Conclusions:
- The SONIC website provides an accessible, open-access platform for nursing education.
- It supports learning for students, mentors, practice educators, and lecturers in multiple settings.