Enhancing Nursing and Midwifery Student Learning Through the Use of QR Codes

Terri Downer1, Florin Oprescu, Helen Forbes

  • 1About the Authors Terri Downer, MadP, PGC (clinical teaching), RN, RM, is PhD candidate and lecturer in nursing and midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia. Florin Oprescu, MD, PhD, MPH, MBA, is senior lecturer in public health, School of Health and Sports Science, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia. Helen Forbes, PhD, MEdSt, is associate professor, Deakin University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Nikki Phillips, PhD, GDip AdvNurs(Ed), RN, is associate professor, Deakin University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Lauren McTier, PhD, Grad Dip Ed, BN (Hons), is senior lecturer in nursing, Deakin University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Bill Lord, PhD, Med, is associate professor in paramedic science, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia. Nigel Barr, GDip AdClinNur, DipHSC (Ambulance Officer), is lecturer in paramedic science, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia. Peter Bright, BSc, is online curriculum coordinator, Deakin University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Vilma Simbag, MSc, MEd, is project manager, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia. Formore information, write to tdowner@usc.edu.au.

Summary

Quick response (QR) codes are a new technology embraced in nursing education. This innovation enhances teaching and learning for academics and students at a regional university.

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