Student and Faculty Perceptions of iPad Integration in a Prelicensure Program

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Educational Technology

Background:

• The increasing prevalence of mobile devices necessitates exploring their integration into healthcare education.
• Prelicensure nursing programs face challenges in adopting new technologies effectively.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the integration strategies of iPads in a prelicensure nursing program.
• To assess student and faculty satisfaction with iPad use in various educational settings.

Main Methods:

• The study involved evaluating the actual use of iPads across classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.
• Student and faculty satisfaction surveys were conducted to gather feedback on the iPad platform.

Main Results:

• iPads were utilized in diverse learning environments within the nursing program.
• Both students and faculty reported positive satisfaction levels with the iPad platform.

Conclusions:

• The findings support a phased approach to iPad implementation in prelicensure nursing education.
• Successful integration strategies can enhance the learning experience and satisfaction.