Abstract

ABSTRACT Purpose The purpose of this research study was to determine the effectiveness of an innovative online COVID-19 educational module among community health nursing students. Design Mixed-methods study. Methods The sample (N = 86) consisted of prelicensure and postlicensure community health nursing students, who completed a pretest, COVID-19 educational intervention, and posttest. Findings The majority of participants’ scores increased from pretest to posttest, and most participants strongly agreed that the COVID-19 educational module was effective. Strategies to address vaccine hesitancy, information learned and found most helpful, and plans for application and utilization of this knowledge were revealed. Conclusions An online COVID-19 community health nursing educational intervention was effective at improving participants’ knowledge, confidence, and attitudes regarding COVID-19. Clinical Evidence Online COVID-19 community health nursing education was an effective strategy for increasing preparation for this pandemic and the format can be useful to utilize for future public health emergencies.

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