Digital learning in nursing education: lessons from the COVID-19 lockdown.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a swift transition to e-learning, significantly impacting nursing education due to its reliance on practical, hands-on experiences and the critical role nurses play in healthcare. Nursing students need to achieve high levels of clinical competence through experiences traditionally obtained in clinical settings, which e-learning had to replicate or supplement. Understanding the unique challenges faced by nursing students in e-learning environments is crucial for developing educational strategies that enhance learning outcomes and contribute to improved patient care. This study aimed to explore the experiences of nursing students and newly qualified nurses (as students) with e-learning during the COVID-19 lockdown, focusing on how it infl

SUBMITTER: Haanes GG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11391838 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature