2. INTRODUCTION
Nurses all around the world have risen to the challenge of new
technology. Today, the nurses work in the variety of E-Health programs
such as tele-triage. They access online libraries and data basis of
clinical practice guidelines from computers in their work places. Nurses
in specialized area of practice now interact with their peers in
discussion groups over the internet. Nurses are also involved in
standards development for the implementation of electronic health
records and many nursing educational programs are now offered
online.
3. DEFINITIO
N OF E
NURSING/
E
LEARNIN
G
E nursing involves the use of computers or
electronic devices in some way to provide
training, education and learning material
By Derek Stockley
E nursing comprises of all forms of electronically
supported learning and teaching. The
information and communication system whether
networked learning or not, serves a specific
media to implement the nursing process
By Tavangarian D et al
4. GOAL OF E-NURSING
To enhance nurses to benefit from all developments in
information, communication and technology, to
improve nursing and client outcomes.
6. STYLES IN E-LEARNING
STYLES IN E-LEARNING
o Offline and Online Activities
o Synchronous and asynchronous activities
o Different multimedia assets
o Different didactical interaction
o Different ways of delivering the content
o Self study and collaborative learning
7. TYPES OR FORMS OF E-LEARNING
Bates and Poole (2003) and the OECD (2005) classified different forms of e learning
services as:
ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING
• Fax and E-mail
• Knowledge base forum
• Computer based training
•Quick reference guide
• Blogs, wikis and discussion boards
SYNCHRONOUS LEARNING
Telephone • Screen sharing • Chat or a skype conversation
•Desktop conferencing • Online Seminar
9. ANDRAGOGY
ANDRAGOGY
STANDS FOR
ADULT
LEARNING.
IT IS AN
ART/SCIENCE
OF TEACHING
ADULT.
HERE ADULT
CAN LEARN
WHEN THEY
FEEL NEED
TO LEARN.
THEIR PAST
EXPERIENCE
IS USED AS A
SOURCE OF
LEARNING.
LEARNERS
MUST HAVE
AS MUCH
AUTONOMY
AS
POSSIBLE.
GOOD
LEARNING
CLIMATE
MINIMIZES
ANXIETY.
10. CONSTRUCTIVISM
It is a theory of learning.
Here knowledge is constructed by the learner based on
mental activity.
Knowledge is constructed not transmitted
Purposeful activity is required to build useful knowledge.
11. IMPORTAN
CE OF E –
NURSING
TO ORGANIZATION
Improve training costs
Producing learning content is time consuming whether
it's online Or not but it improves the overall cost through
decreased travel, reduced material, and hopefully
improving performance.
Decrease material costs
By creating the environment online and letting the
learner practice, the costs associated with set up will be
negligible.
12. Increase productivity
Because e-learning is not bound by geography or time the learner can
enhance their performance at anytime.
Standardization
E learning allows creating a standardized process and consistency in
delivery time
13. TO LEARNERS/EMPLOYEES
Real-time access
E-learning courses can be accessed anytime, anywhere even
without internet access, i.e. On-demand availability.
Cost effective
E-Learning is transforming continuing nursing education (CNE)
without wasting time and money for sending them to attend
conferences, seminars, etc.
Interactivity
Interactivity engages nurses, physicians, and other employees
motivates them to become active participants for the learning
process, increasing retention and ultimately improving patient
and employee safety and quality.
14. GOOD LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
A GOOD LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IS CREATED WITH THE RIGHT
FEEDBACK.
IMPROVE RETENTION
THE COMBINATION OF MULTIMEDIA AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN CAN
PRODUCE A VERY RICH LEARNING EXPERIENCE THAT IS REPEATABLE.
INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING
E-LEARNING ALLOWS TO PROGRESS WITH LEARNER'S OWN PACE.
15. TO ORGANIZATION AND COMMUNITY
ONGOING ACCESS TO RESOURCES
E-LEARNING GIVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTINUE TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE
ONLINE CONTENT AND RESOURCES TO BRUSH UP AND TO UPDATE
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL.
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
E-LEARNING INCLUDES ALL SORT OF ONLINE TECHNOLOGIES THAT ALLOWS
COLLABORATION AND CONVERSATION TO CAPTURE ORGANIZATIONAL
KNOWLEDGE.
ENCOURAGE SHARING
SHARING OF RESOURCES CAN BE ENCOURAGED IN E-LEARNING.
EMPLOYER OF CHOICE
THIS ALLOWS EMPLOYERS TO EXPLORE OTHER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE
ORGANIZATION.
16. BENEFITS OF E-LEARNING
It enhances innovative teaching
It promotes self-directed and interactive learning
Convenient for the learner
E-learning saves time and place for learning
It enables to enhance data search by hyperlinks
E-learning aids to learn as and when required
It promotes internet use
Build responsibility and self-confidence among learners
It increases retention and application of information
Consistent delivery of content is possible with e-learning
17. ADVANTAG
ES OF E-
LEARNING
Identified some advantages of e-Learning are as:
It increases the flexibility of learning and it is fast
and has no geographical barriers
E-learning technology offers a wide range of
opportunities for development of education
The use of e-learning are independence of time
and space and individual can have easy access
E-Learning has quality assured programmes
E-Learning is cost effective in terms of material
cost, travelling cost expenditure in achieving
goals
It is learner centered and provides the learner
with information.
18. DISADVANTAGES OF E-LEARNING
Some forms of e-Learning perceived as isolating from
the personal touch.
Nurses may not have the IT skills needed to take
advantage of e-Learning.
19. BENEFICIAR
IES OF E –
NURSING
This provides direction over time as new
challenges are presented in the health care
system and may need to be revised as
developments take place in the electronic
environment surrounding nursing. The
beneficiaries are:
o Individual nurses
o Their clients
o Employers
o Nursing professional
o Regulatory organization
o The profession as a whole both nationally
and internationally.
20. SKILL REQUIRED IN E NURSING
1. BASIC COMPUTING& COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Word processing, communicating via e-mail,using PowerPoint software to support presentations using desktop publishing
packages are required in e- learning.
2. USE OF PREDESIGNED PACKAGES
The nursing personnel should have the knowledge of pre designed e learning environment tools such as Blackboard, Web
CT.
3.ASSEMBLING INTERNET RESOURCES
Right search engine for searching clinical guidelines , database of published articles .
21. CONCLUSION
• THERE IS DIFFERENT AND WELL PLANNED E-LEARNING PROGRAMMES CAN
SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF NURSING STUDENTS' SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
AND ATTITUDES AS TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES AND TRAINING PRESSURES
RISE, E-LEARNING IS AN ECONOMICAL, INNOVATIVE AND REPUTABLE
PLATFORM FOR PROGRAM DIRECTORS TO INCORPORATE INTO THEIR
CURRICULA.
