title: Developing self-directed learning modules.
abstract: The authors present a practical, step-by-step process for developing, implementing, and evaluating self-directed learning modules for staff development and continuing education. The process is described in detail and includes specific examples for those who want to develop self-directed learning modules that are unique to a particular target population.
authors.affiliation: Department, University of South Alabama, College of Nursing, Mobile, USA.
authors.forename: T B
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Jenkins
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Carlson
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Herrick
mesh_terms: D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education*; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011380:Programmed Instructions as Topic; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration*