Self-instructional laboratories revisited by high technology

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Educational Technology

Background:

• Increasing student enrollment necessitated innovative teaching methods in nursing skills.
• Traditional methods were insufficient for the growing student population at Southeastern Louisiana University School of Nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To redesign the delivery of basic nursing skills instruction.
• To implement a creative solution addressing increased student numbers without sacrificing educational quality.

Main Methods:

• Renovation of the existing media center into a dedicated computer laboratory.
• Development of self-instructional modules utilizing interactive video, computer-assisted instruction, and videocassettes.

Main Results:

• The implementation of the new teaching methodology was deemed successful.
• The updated learning environment effectively supported the increased student intake.

Conclusions:

• The integration of technology in nursing education is effective for scalable skill acquisition.
• Creative adaptation of resources can significantly improve the learning experience and capacity in nursing programs.