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Nancy A Warren1, Harriette L Spiegel
1Departments of Nursing (Dr Warren) and Educational Studies (Dr Spiegel), University of Tennessee at Martin.
Registered nurses are increasingly pursuing online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN) degrees for flexibility. This article explores a critical care course within this online program, detailing its structure and theoretical basis.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Online Learning
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- Registered nurses (RNs) are pursuing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN) degrees.
- Online education offers flexibility for working nurses balancing work, family, and life.
- The RN-to-BSN curriculum includes a Critical Care/Advanced Health Care Course.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of the critical care course in online RN-to-BSN programs.
- To discuss the theoretical foundations supporting the online delivery of this advanced nursing education.
- To present examples of course modules within the critical care curriculum.
Main Methods:
- Review of online RN-to-BSN curriculum requirements.
- Analysis of theoretical frameworks for online adult education.
- Description of critical care course content and module design.
Main Results:
- Online RN-to-BSN programs accommodate nurses' schedules through flexible Learning Management Systems.
- The critical care course is designed with theoretical underpinnings suitable for online delivery.
- Sample modules illustrate the application of critical care concepts in an online format.
Conclusions:
- Online RN-to-BSN programs are a viable and flexible educational pathway for registered nurses.
- The integration of critical care courses online is feasible and supported by educational theory.
- Online learning platforms can effectively deliver advanced nursing content, meeting the needs of RNs.
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