title: Personal digital assistants in the classroom--and beyond: a collaborative initiative of the College of New Caledonia, British Columbia and the University of Saskatchewan.
abstract: In an attempt to address the shortage of northern and, particularly, Aboriginal healthcare providers, northern Canada educational institutions have been researching solutions for self-paced study with up-to-date information for remote students. Current statistics show that nearly 12 million Canadians live in northern provinces and territories. A pilot PDA program initiated and implemented in northern British Columbia and Saskatchewan is expected to enhance northern nursing education, attract and recruit regional nursing students and provide better patient outcome.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan.
authors.forename: June
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Anonson
authors.forename: Kelly
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Schweitzer
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bassendowski
authors.forename: Pammla M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Petrucka
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ralston
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ollech
mesh_terms: D001955:British Columbia; D034201:Computers, Handheld / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D020375:Education, Distance; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D044382:Population Groups; D012525:Saskatchewan; D013334:Students; D014495:Universities