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Distance education: joining forces to meet the challenge.
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|May 1, 1991
Summary
Manitoba Health and Brandon University partnered to offer distance education for nurses. This initiative provided incentives, supporting continuing education and demonstrating successful collaboration.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Public Health Initiatives
- Distance Learning
Background:
- Addressing the challenge of distance education for community health nurses.
- Need for accessible continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a unique collaboration between Manitoba Health and Brandon University.
- To facilitate access to university courses for community health nurses.
Main Methods:
- A strategy paper approved in November 1988.
- Contractual agreement between Manitoba Health and Brandon University.
- Incentives including reimbursement for work time, travel, and accommodation for laboratory sessions.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation of a distance education program.
- Demonstrated tangible support for continuing education among nurses.
- Facilitated access to university courses for off-campus employees.
Conclusions:
- The pioneering venture showcased a commitment to further education.
- Highlighted the ability of two organizations to initiate a collaborative enterprise.
- Successfully met the challenge of distance education for community health nurses.