Creating a Computer-Assisted Learning Module for the Non-Expert Nephrology Nurse.

The development of computer-assisted learning for the nephrology nurse allows the nurse to absorb information at a comfortable pace and gain knowledge in a safe environment. A computer-assisted learning module on dialysis complications that focused on the nonexpert nephrology nurse was created to de...

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Publicado en:Nephrology Nursing Journal Vol. 38; no. 1; pp. 41 - 54
Autor principal: Dennison, Hazel A.
Formato: CEU exam questions research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: American Nephrology Nurses' Association Jan/Feb2011
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Sumario:The development of computer-assisted learning for the nephrology nurse allows the nurse to absorb information at a comfortable pace and gain knowledge in a safe environment. A computer-assisted learning module on dialysis complications that focused on the nonexpert nephrology nurse was created to determine if non-expert nephrology nurses gained knowledge of dialysis complications and if there is acceptance of this type of learning in the nephrology environment. An improvement of more than 20% was noted between the pre- to post-test scores of the non-expert nephrology nurse after reviewing the module. The results of this study indicate that computer-assisted learning can be an effective strategy in the education of nephrology nurses.