Web-based learning resources - new opportunities for competency development.
Creating web-based learning environments holds great promise for on the job training and competence development in nursing. The web-based learning environment was designed and customized by four professional development nurses. We interviewed five RNs that pilot tested the web-based resource. Our findings give some insight into how the web-based design tool are perceived and utilized, and how content is represented in the learning environment. From a competency development perspective, practicing authentic tasks in a web-based learning environment can be useful to train skills and keep up important routines. The approach found in this study also needs careful consideration. Emphasizing routines and skills can be important to reduce variation and ensure more streamlined practice from an institution-wide quality improvement efforts. How the emphasis on routines and skills plays out towards the individual's overall professional development needs further careful studies.
Moen
Anne
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Institute of Health Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway. anne.moen@intermedia.uio.no
Nygård
Kathrine A
KA
Gauperaa
Torunn
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D002568:Certification; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards*; D010865:Pilot Projects