title: E-orientation: a cyber approach to orienting per diem and temporary nurses.
abstract: The reality of the nursing shortage, combined with limited education resources, requires a flexible and efficient approach to orienting experienced nurses seeking per diem or temporary employment. A solution to meet the learners' needs and maximize educational resources involves making a transition from traditional instructor-led orientation programs to an e-orientation Web-based learning methodology. To operationalize a Web-based curriculum, the nurse educator can apply the standards of practice for nursing professional development to effectively develop an e-orientation that meets the needs of administrators, the educators, and the temporary/per diem nurses.
authors.affiliation: Department of Education, Strong Health: Highland Hospital, Rochester, NY 14620, USA. char_smith@urmc.rochester.edu
authors.forename: Charlene M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D020375:Education, Distance; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D020407:Internet; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education*; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D014481:United States