title: Open learning in nurse education.
abstract: Much confusion surrounds the meanings of terms such as flexible learning, distance learning and open learning. In this article, the author highlights the difference between these types of learning and their advantages and disadvantages, and stresses the importance of all grades of nurses adopting the philosophy behind the initiative.
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Jack
mesh_terms: D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*