Nurs Educ Perspect. 2021 Sep-Oct 01;42(5):318-319. doi: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000847.

Embracing Change: Online Quality Assurance and Faculty Satisfaction.

Nursing education perspectives

Jami Nininger, Miriam Abbott

PMID: 34310478 DOI: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000847

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Despite the accepted and evolutionary presence of online delivery in the higher education context, the quality of online nursing education continues to be scrutinized. Quality assurance initiatives place increased demands on the faculty community and may be perceived by faculty as excessive institutional control. Leveraging tools such as professional development, templates, and peer auditors, one program met quality assurance standards. Associated with the program's quality assurance process, an analysis of student evaluations and faculty surveys indicates improved teaching efficacy and faculty satisfaction with courses.

Copyright © 2021 National League for Nursing.

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MeSH terms

• Education, Distance*
• Faculty
• Faculty, Nursing
• Humans
• Personal Satisfaction*

Publication Types

• Journal Article