Authement RS, Dormire SL. Introduction to the Online Nursing Education Best Practices Guide.
SAGE Open Nurs 2020;
6:2377960820937290. [PMID:
33415291 PMCID:
PMC7774434 DOI:
10.1177/2377960820937290]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2019] [Revised: 05/12/2019] [Accepted: 05/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction
As online nursing education programs continue to increase to meet the demands
of the growing market, nursing faculty are challenged to develop and deliver
courses based on best practice principles. The Online Nursing Education Best
Practices Guide (ONE Guide) builds on and extends the nationally recognized
Quality Matters® program and serves as a roadmap guiding course development
and delivery. The fundamental principle for success in online teaching is
instructor presence; the teacher as a facilitator of learning is illustrated
throughout the guide. An Online Instructor Checklist facilitates systematic
implementation of best practice principles.
Methods
This article is based on a focused literature review and concept analysis
resulting in a comprehensive guide for delivery of effective, quality
nursing education through best practices in the online learning environment.
A broad search of databases focused on articles during 2014 to 2019 was
completed. The literature review included articles that examined over 1200
student perceptions of instructor presence in the online setting.
Conclusion
Nurses carry a direct responsibility for the health and well-being of
patients. Nursing quality education proves fundamental to the profession’s
long-term outcomes. The ONE Guide and Online Instructor Checklist apply
comprehensive, evidence-based teaching strategies to give a roadmap for
success in the online teaching environment.
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