Personal digital assistants in the classroom--and beyond: a collaborative initiative of the College of New Caledonia, British Columbia and the University of Saskatchewan.
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.
Anonson
June
J
College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan.
Schweitzer
Kelly
K
Bassendowski
Sandra
S
Petrucka
Pammla M
PM
Ralston
Anthony
A
Ollech
Sandra
S
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