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Debra Hampton1, Patricia F Pearce
1Author Affiliations: Academic Program Coordinator, Population & Organizational Systems and MSN to DNP Programs, College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington; Assistant Professor, Online Graduate Program, School of Nursing, Loyola University New Orleans, Louisiana; and part time Adjunct Assistant Professor, online RN-to-BSN Program, Our Lady of the Lake College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Dr Hampton); Interim Director and Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Loyola University New Orleans, Louisiana (Dr Pearce).
Student engagement in online nursing programs varied by generation, but not by degree level (RN to BSN, MSN, DNP). This research highlights generational influences on online learner engagement.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Online Learning
- Student Engagement
Background:
- Online nursing programs are increasingly prevalent.
- Understanding student engagement is crucial for program success.
- Generational factors may influence online learning experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine student engagement levels in online RN to BSN, MSN, and DNP programs.
- To investigate generational differences in student engagement within these online programs.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of student engagement levels.
- Inclusion of students across different online nursing degree pathways.
- Examination of engagement across generational cohorts.
Main Results:
- Significant differences in engagement were found between different student generations.
- No significant differences in engagement were observed among RN to BSN, MSN, and DNP students.
- Online nursing students' engagement is more influenced by generational factors than by their specific degree program.
Conclusions:
- Generational differences significantly impact student engagement in online nursing education.
- The specific online nursing degree program (BSN, MSN, DNP) does not appear to affect student engagement levels.
- Future research should consider generational cohorts when designing and evaluating online nursing curricula.
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