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Developing AJN Network: transforming information to meet the needs of the future
Proceedings. Symposium on Computer Applications in Medical Care
|January 1, 1994
Summary
The American Journal of Nursing Network provides continuing education to nurses in underserved areas. This initiative uses a train-the-trainer model and expands to the internet for wider reach.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Informatics
- Telehealth
Background:
- Medically underserved communities face challenges accessing continuing education for nurses.
- The American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Company received grant funding to address this gap.
- A national information service was conceptualized to deliver formal and informal education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a national information service for continuing nursing education.
- To target nurses in medically underserved rural communities.
- To leverage technology for accessible and widespread educational delivery.
Main Methods:
- A "train the trainer" approach was implemented.
- Over 150 trainers were oriented in pilot states (North Carolina, Nevada, Wisconsin).
- The AJN Network was initially accessible via dial-in, transitioning to the Internet.
Main Results:
- The AJN Network launched in March 1994.
- Training initiated in rural hospitals through a network of trainers.
- Expansion to Internet delivery planned for September 1994, utilizing High Performance Computing and Communications (HPCC) infrastructure.
Conclusions:
- The AJN Network aims to bridge educational disparities for rural nurses.
- Technological advancements, including the internet and HPCC, are crucial for service delivery.
- The project demonstrates a scalable model for remote continuing education.