Moving Past Exploration and Adoption: Considering Priorities for Implementing Mobile Learning by Nurses

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Education
• Digital Health
• Nursing Informatics

Background:

• Successful mobile technology integration in healthcare for professional development hinges on user perception of benefits versus drawbacks.
• A systems-level need exists for standards, guidelines, and codes of conduct to govern mobile technology deployment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore findings from a prior focus group study to identify priorities for action.
• To provide evidence and impetus for advocating the establishment of organizational-level standards and guidelines for mobile learning.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative exploration of findings from a previous focus group study.
• Analysis to elucidate priorities for action and advocate for organizational standards.

Main Results:

• Nurse supervisors demonstrate preparedness and readiness for mobile learning at the point of care.
• Organizational engagement with the digital landscape and support for new pedagogical approaches are crucial for implementation.

Conclusions:

• Organizational commitment to mobile learning fosters contemporary nursing practice, optimal clinical outcomes, and educational support for nurses.
• Nurse leaders and professional bodies must champion the development of standards and guidelines for mobile learning as part of digital professionalism in healthcare.