Virtual learning experiences in population health nursing course during the COVID‐19 pandemic

作者：Bushra M Manakatt, Zachary W. Carson, Rebekah Penton, Annalyn S. DeMello · 发表于：International Nursing Review · 年份：2021 · DOI：10.1111/inr.12725 · 被引用次数：26 · 研究领域：COVID-19 and Mental Health、Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation、Cultural Competency in Health Care

AIM: To discuss the virtual learning strategies used in population health nursing course during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. BACKGROUND: The School of Nursing faculty in a South Central University in the United States quickly combined innovation with digital resources and transitioned a course in population health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nursing faculty were challenged to develop student nursing objectives in assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of vulnerable populations in the community through a virtual environment. REFLECTIONS OF POPULATION HEALTH NURSING CLINICAL EDUCATION: The experiences of five clinical groups are described, covering adults with disabilities, older people, patients with COVID-19 and youth populations. DISCUSSION: The course objectives were met through use of a digital environment. Collaborative interventions were designed and implemented with community stakeholders while maintaining social distancing policies. Successes included increased frequency of communication and learning opportunities for students and the community, and student satisfaction. Barriers to student learning were not related to the digital learning environment, although the older adults required modifications to use electronic devices. CONCLUSION: Virtual classrooms are a viable platform to teach population health nursing and to benefit vulnerable populations. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Virtual learning offers benefits within academia a...