Developing and using online courses to prepare nurses for employment in critical care.
Using online courses is one way to simplify orientation programs and leverage educator resources. Three critical care courses were created using a distributed authoring model with geographically diverse clinical experts. A companion online orientation course prepares preceptors to assist with clinical application. Course outcomes include preparation for practice, career mobility/advancement, and learner satisfaction.
Billings
Diane M
DM
Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-5107, USA.
Jeffries
Pamela R
PR
Daniels
Dawn Marie
DM
Rowles
Connie
C
Stone
Cynthia L
CL
Stephenson
Evelyn
E
D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D003422:Critical Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D005181:Faculty, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007196:Indiana; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000379:methods; D017145:Models, Educational; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011231:Preceptorship / Q000379:methods; D013192:Staff Development / Q000379:methods*