Research on nurses' attitude and demand about E-learning mode in continuing education

Abstract

Objective To investigate the nurses' attitude and demand about E-learning when carrying out the continuing nursing education. Methods 158 registered nurses were surveyed using the self-designed questionnaire in one third grade first class hospital in Beijing. Results 93.6% nurses had the condition of on-line learning, and 76.6% nurses accepted the method of study by E-learning. The contents of traditional mode that could be substituted by E-learning mostly involved the parts of Ethics and law, teaching and scientific research, theoretical knowledge, etiquette and communication. The nursing manipulative skill could not be learned only through E-learning mode. Conclusions Most nurses accept the E-learning and have the conditions. It should select the courses that suit to the E-learning study, establish an effective monioring and assessment system, and adequately exploit the advantages of E-learning model, thereby ensuring the effects of continuing education. Key words: Continuing Education; Distance Education; Questionnaires