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1About the Authors Jami Nininger, DNP, RN, is associate dean of academic affairs, Mount Carmel College of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio. Miriam Abbott, MA, is an associate professor, Mount Carmel College of Nursing. For more information, contact Ms. Abbott at mabbott@mccn.edu.
Nursing Education Perspectives
|July 26, 2021
Summary
Quality assurance in online nursing education was met using professional development and peer auditors. This approach improved teaching efficacy and faculty satisfaction, addressing concerns about online program quality.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Higher Education
- Online Learning
Background:
- The quality of online nursing education is under scrutiny despite its widespread adoption.
- Quality assurance initiatives can increase faculty workload and be perceived as institutional overreach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a quality assurance process in an online nursing program.
- To assess the impact of quality assurance on faculty efficacy and satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of professional development, standardized templates, and peer auditing.
- Analysis of student evaluations and faculty surveys.
Main Results:
- The program successfully met established quality assurance standards.
- Data indicated improvements in faculty teaching efficacy.
- Faculty reported increased satisfaction with their online courses.
Conclusions:
- A structured quality assurance process, utilizing faculty support tools, can effectively enhance online nursing education.
- The findings suggest that quality assurance can positively impact both program quality and faculty experience.
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