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Meagan White1, Teresa Shellenbarger
1Meagan White, MSN, RNC, is Nurse Planner, American Nurses Association, Silver Spring, Maryland. Teresa Shellenbarger, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, is Professor, Department of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pennsylvania.
Journal for Nurses in Professional Development
|May 5, 2017
Summary
E-learning offers a modern alternative for professional development. Implementing a learning management system (LMS) can enhance nursing education delivery, but requires careful planning and selection.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Traditional professional development methods have limitations.
- E-learning presents an alternative for continuous learning.
- Learning management systems (LMS) can support professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide essential information for selecting and using an LMS.
- To guide nursing professional development practitioners in adopting e-learning.
Main Methods:
- Review of e-learning principles in professional development.
- Discussion of LMS features relevant to nursing education.
- Considerations for planning and implementation of LMS.
Main Results:
- LMS can improve efficiency and effectiveness of content delivery.
- Careful planning and selection are crucial for successful LMS implementation.
- Essential information for practitioners is provided.
Conclusions:
- E-learning, supported by an LMS, is a viable option for nursing professional development.
- Strategic planning and informed selection are key to maximizing LMS benefits.
- This article serves as a guide for practitioners navigating LMS adoption.
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