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Holly B Bradley1, Linda L Cook, Linda Morrow
1About the Authors The authors are faculty at Sacred Heart University College of Nursing, Fairfield, Connecticut. Holly B. Bradley, DNP, MS, ANP-BC, APRN, is a clinical assistant professor. Linda L. Cook, DNP, NNP-BC, APRN, CNL, is a clinical assistant professor and the clinical nurse leader program director. Linda Morrow, DNP, MSN, MBA, CNOR, CPHQ, is a clinical assistant professor and the NMEL program director. Joslin B. Leasca, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, APRN, CNL, CNE, is an associate professor. Tammy Lampley, PhD, RN, CNE, is a clinical assistant professor and program director for the nurse educator track. Our thanks to dean Dr. Mary Alice Donius of the Sacred Heart University College of Nursing for her individual, theoretical concept of caring. For more information, contact Dr. Bradley at bradleyh@sacredheart.edu.
This study explores compassionate caring in online nursing education, a topic with limited research. It details how Sacred Heart University
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Online Learning Environments
- Healthcare Ethics
Background:
- Compassionate caring is foundational in nursing, yet its application in online education settings is under-researched.
- The traditional in-person nursing education model presents unique challenges when translated to a virtual format.
- Establishing a supportive and engaging online learning community requires intentional strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the concept and application of compassionate caring within an online nursing education context.
- To describe the adoption of a specific caring model and philosophy by a university's College of Nursing.
- To provide practical examples of faculty-student interactions that foster compassionate caring online.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative exploration of compassionate caring principles in online nursing pedagogy.
- Description of the implementation of a caring model at Sacred Heart University's College of Nursing.
- Presentation of faculty-led strategies for cultivating caring behaviors in online student interactions.
Main Results:
- Limited existing research highlights the novelty of applying compassionate caring in online nursing programs.
- Sacred Heart University's College of Nursing has adopted a defined caring model to structure online interactions.
- Faculty utilize specific methods to engage students in compassionate caring behaviors within the virtual classroom.
Conclusions:
- Compassionate caring can be intentionally fostered in online nursing education through a structured model and faculty guidance.
- The adoption of a caring philosophy is crucial for creating a positive and effective online learning environment for nursing students.
- Further research is needed to fully understand and optimize compassionate caring strategies in digital nursing education.
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