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Published on: June 21, 2010
A Qualitative Exploration of Challenges Experienced by Online MSN Nurse Educator Students
1About the Author Melissa D. Scott, PhD, RN, CNEcl, is an assistant professor, University of North Carolina Wilmington School of Nursing, Wilmington, North Carolina. For more information, contact her at scottmd@uncw.edu.
Abstract:
Institutions of higher learning offer flexible online master of science in nursing education (MSN NE) programs to increase the number of available nursing faculty. Such programs are a viable option to degree completion; however, online programs create challenges that impact student success. This qualitative pilot study describes challenges experienced by seven enrolled or recently graduated MSN NE students. Technology, scheduling, group behaviors, faculty, curricula, and personal barriers emerged as themes. The results underscore the need to create an effective community of inquiry that fosters an environment online to promote student success.
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