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1Jobeth Pilcher, EdD, RN-BC, is Nurse Professional Development Specialist, Center for Patient and Clinical Learning, Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas, Texas. She is also part-time faculty for Capella University.
Journal for Nurses in Professional Development
|August 31, 2016
Summary
Nurse educators can leverage mobile applications for professional development. This guide helps them efficiently locate, select, and evaluate suitable educational apps.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Mobile Learning
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Mobile resources are increasingly prevalent in healthcare education.
- Nurse educators and professional development practitioners face challenges in selecting appropriate mobile applications.
- The abundance of mobile apps necessitates effective strategies for identification and evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide guidance for nurse educators and professional development practitioners on selecting and evaluating mobile applications.
- To address the challenges associated with the vast array of available mobile educational resources.
- To offer practical strategies for efficiently locating and choosing suitable apps for nursing education.
Main Methods:
- This article synthesines current literature and best practices.
- It outlines a framework for app evaluation.
- It provides criteria for selecting educational mobile applications.
Main Results:
- Key criteria for evaluating mobile applications in nursing education are identified.
- Strategies for efficient app discovery are presented.
- A systematic approach to app selection is proposed.
Conclusions:
- Mobile applications offer valuable opportunities for nursing education and professional development.
- Structured approaches to app selection and evaluation are crucial for effective resource utilization.
- Nurse educators can benefit from clear guidelines to navigate the mobile app landscape.
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