Technology available in nursing programs: implications for developing virtual end-of-life educational tools.
BACKGROUND
To overcome insufficient attention to end-of-life (EOL) care in nursing education, the authors are developing the "Toolkit for Nursing Excellence at End-of-Life Transition" (TNEEL).


METHODS
An evidence-based design process was used to create a computerized (CD-ROM) multimedia toolkit of instructional aides. An online survey of all U.S. undergraduate nursing programs was conducted to identify their current technologic infrastructures available for innovative teaching aides. Expert review process guided pedagogic decisions.


RESULTS
Survey findings enabled TNEEL development to be responsive to nurse educators' needs and preferences.


CONCLUSIONS
Educators can use TNEEL to actively engage students in meaningful learning about EOL care.
Wells
Marjorie J
MJ
University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle 98195, USA.
Wilkie
Diana J
DJ
Brown
Marie-Annette
MA
Corless
Inge B
IB
Farber
Stuart J
SJ
Judge
M Kay M
MK
Shannon
Sarah E
SE
D002983:Clinical Competence; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D018961:Educational Technology / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D017145:Models, Educational; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000379:methods*; D019452:Terminally Ill / Q000523:psychology; D014481:United States; D014584:User-Computer Interface