Longitudinal evaluation of a live interactive video baccalaureate nursing program

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Distance Learning
• Higher Education

Background:

• Community-inspired distance education initiatives are crucial for expanding access to nursing programs.
• Colleges of nursing face challenges in delivering quality education to remote students.
• Live interactive video technology offers a potential solution for remote nursing education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the long-term outcomes of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program delivered via live interactive video.
• To assess student success and program effectiveness at two distance learning sites.
• To compare outcomes between the main campus and distance sites over a 10-year period.

Main Methods:

• A 10-year longitudinal evaluation of student and program outcomes was conducted.
• Data on student grades and National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) pass rates were collected.
• Outcomes were compared between the primary campus and two distance education sites.

Main Results:

• Student academic performance, as measured by grades, was congruent across all sites.
• National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) pass rates demonstrated parity between the main campus and distance sites.
• The distance education model proved effective in achieving comparable student and program success.

Conclusions:

• Live interactive video is a viable method for delivering a complete Bachelor of Science in Nursing program remotely.
• Distance education in nursing can achieve outcomes equivalent to traditional on-campus programs.
• This model supports successful nursing education and licensure for students at multiple locations.