A Mixed Model Design Study of RN to BS Distance Learning:Survey of Graduates' Perceptions of Strengths and Challenges

Autor/inn/en	Lock, Leonard K.; Schnell, Zoanne; Pratt-Mullen, Jerrilynn
Titel	A Mixed Model Design Study of RN to BS Distance Learning:Survey of Graduates' Perceptions of Strengths and Challenges
Quelle	In: Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 14 (2011) 3 PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1556-3847
Schlagwörter	Electronic Learning; Student Attitudes; Distance Education; Online Courses; Graduate Surveys; Nursing; Nursing Education; Questionnaires; Student Experience; Participant Satisfaction; Articulation (Education); Correlation; College Outcomes Assessment; Student Educational Objectives; College Transfer Students + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schülerverhalten; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Online course; Online-Kurs; Krankenpflege; Pflegepädagogik; Fragebogen; Studienerfahrung; Articulation; Artikulation (Ling); Artikulation; Aussprache; Korrelation; Hochschulwechsel; Schulwechsel; Studienortwechsel
Abstract	This article reports on findings from a survey administered to graduates of a distance learning RN-to-BS completion program. A questionnaire was constructed to examine graduate experiences and perceptions regarding distance learning formats, course content, time management, student empowerment, and program support. A total of 251 surveys were distributed and 82 useable surveys collected for analysis. The survey included demographic, quantitative, and qualitative items. Analysis of variance and correlations were used to examine quantitative and demographic data. The qualitative item responses were coded, with interrater agreement ranging from 0.83 to 0.93. The pattern of results were compared with the literature and supported: (a) the salience of online RN to BS program delivery, especially related to candidate employment during the educational process; (b) the importance of linking practice and theory; (c) the relevance of blending and "psychological presence" (Shin, 2003); and (d) the empowerment engendered in the student to seek online learning opportunities beyond RN-to-BS completion nursing courses for lifelong learning. (Contains 1 table.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	State University of West Georgia. 1601 Maple Street, Honors House, Carrollton, GA 30118. Tel: 678-839-5489; Fax: 678-839-0636; e-mail: distance@westga.edu; Web site: http://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10