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Nurses' experiences of a post-RN course by computer mediated conferencing: friendly users
1School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Computers in Nursing
|September 1, 1994
Summary
Students experienced initial frustration with computer-mediated conferencing technology in their nursing course. Despite challenges, they actively engaged, formed bonds, and mastered content, ultimately valuing this flexible distance education method.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Distance Learning Technologies
Background:
- Post-RN nursing programs increasingly utilize distance education.
- Computer-mediated conferencing (CMC) presents unique delivery challenges and opportunities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore student experiences with computer-mediated conferencing in a post-RN nursing course.
- To identify challenges and benefits of CMC for distance education in nursing.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving seven students who completed a post-RN university nursing course via CMC.
- Data collection likely involved interviews or focus groups to capture student experiences.
Main Results:
- Students reported significant initial frustration with CMC technology.
- Despite technological hurdles, students actively participated, formed group cohesion, and achieved learning outcomes.
- Flexibility in scheduling and location was highly valued by these 'multiple-role' women.
Conclusions:
- Overcoming initial technological difficulties led to positive student engagement and satisfaction with CMC.
- CMC is a viable and appreciated method for distance education in post-RN nursing programs.
- Future CMC course design should prioritize user-friendliness to mitigate initial student frustration.