title: Implications of online learning for nurse managers.
abstract: Online learning for nurses is growing in popularity, with programmes ranging from mandatory update training to part-time master's degrees. E-learning, as it is known, offers flexibility in access to learning, study time and learning styles. In busy clinical areas, where guidance is provided on minimum nurse staffing levels, e-learning provides solutions for managers who wish to encourage professional development while maintaining adequate nursing cover. Caution must be taken, however, when choosing e-learning programmes, as quality and efficacy differ across the range. This article highlights the properties of good e-learning pedagogy to prepare nurse managers for successful assessment of these programmes.
authors.affiliation: Manchester Business School, University of Manchester.
authors.forename: Jillian
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McCarthy
keywords: Online learning; andragogy; communication technologies; continuing professional development; e-learning; mandatory updates; pedagogy