A Qualitative Exploration of Challenges Experienced by Online MSN Nurse Educator Students.

Institutions of higher learning offer flexible online master of science in nursing education (MSN NE) programs to increase the number of available nursing faculty. Such programs are a viable option to degree completion; however, online programs create challenges that impact student success. This qua...

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Publicado en:Nursing Education Perspectives (Wolters Kluwer Health) Vol. 43; no. 3; pp. 175 - 178
Autor principal: Scott, Melissa D.
Formato: research Journal Article
Publicado: Wolters Kluwer Health May/Jun2022
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Sumario:Institutions of higher learning offer flexible online master of science in nursing education (MSN NE) programs to increase the number of available nursing faculty. Such programs are a viable option to degree completion; however, online programs create challenges that impact student success. This qualitative pilot study describes challenges experienced by seven enrolled or recently graduated MSN NE students. Technology, scheduling, group behaviors, faculty, curricula, and personal barriers emerged as themes. The results underscore the need to create an effective community of inquiry that fosters an environment online to promote student success.