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Professional nursing series by videoconferencing

J R Weber1, A C Lawlor

  • 1Department of Nursing, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 16444, USA.

Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|November 14, 1998
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Rural nurses benefited from a videoconferencing continuing education series, proving distance education is effective for training, learner satisfaction, and cost. This project highlights the viability of remote learning in healthcare education.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Distance Learning Technologies
  • Healthcare Professional Development

Background:

  • Continuing education is vital for rural nurses.
  • Videoconferencing technology offers a potential solution for delivering education to remote areas.
  • Previous research suggests distance education is a viable option.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and evaluate a continuing education series for rural nurses using videoconferencing.
  • To explore the development, delivery, and evaluation processes for distance education programs.
  • To assess learner satisfaction and cost-effectiveness of the implemented program.

Main Methods:

  • A consortially developed continuing education series was delivered via videoconferencing.
  • Faculty and participants engaged with distance education technology.

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  • A comprehensive process for program development, delivery, evaluation, and credit awarding was established.

    • Main Results:

    • The videoconferencing continuing education series was successfully implemented.
    • Participants and instructors reported positive reception to the program.
    • Distance education proved effective as a teaching tool, enhancing learner satisfaction and cost-effectiveness.

    Conclusions:

    • Videoconferencing is a viable and effective method for delivering continuing education to rural nurses.
    • The project demonstrated successful program development, delivery, and evaluation using distance learning technology.
    • Distance education offers a practical and satisfactory solution for rural healthcare professional development.