Using Web technology in a clinical nursing course.
Course management software (WebCT Lynnfield, MA) can be used to link baccalaureate nursing students, the instructor, and the course content to build professional community and develop clinical knowledge. Communication, collaboration, coaching, and cognitive apprenticeship strategies are integrated into the infrastructure of a clinical nursing course to support the transition from student to novice nursing practitioner
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School of Nursing, University of San Francisco, Calif 94117-1080, USA. debourgh@usfca.edu
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D003142:Communication; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008611:Mentors / Q000523:psychology; D012944:Social Support; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D014956:Writing