An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of E-Learning in the Nursing Training Programs

In addition , von Glasersfeld (1995a ) says , To the biologist , a living organism is viable as long as it manages to survive in its environment . To the constructivist , concepts , models and theories , and so on are viable if they prove adequate in the contexts in which they were created (p 7-8

E-learning among Nurses

Nowadays , in to attain required competencies each year , nurse educators can no longer depend on customary teaching styles to instruct staff members (Doster , 2004 . Thus , e-learning provides us with faster methods of education delivery , student testing , and

results feedback wherein we need not worry anymore about pencils and accreditation standards , hospital administrative initiatives , and individual education needs (Santosus , 2004

An interactive , customized Web site to educate bedside staff and to lessen manager / educator load was developed and implemented by the Perioperative Nursing Department at the University of Alabama Hospital Birmingham . The system , which was developed by the facility 's nursing informatics staff , links its users to educational material and provides immediate testing with automatic feedback of scoring results . In addition , the site records results with staff identifying information and test dates . Managers use stored information to generate a series of reports required by multiple departments for assessment of yearly competencies , performance criteria , and accreditation documentation

The Advantages of Using E-learning

Ever had to train 300 staff members in 40 days ? Variables such as vacation schedules , current classes , different employee shifts , and decreasing numbers of available instructors means meeting this is almost impossible . Staff members can opt to use e-learning programs which are available every day , and any hour , rather than waiting for a scheduled lecture to transpire . The "just-in-time " nature of elearning means specialized training , when required , is available without the problems regarding the classroom or the availability of the instructor This leads to training that 's...