Promises, Problems & Precepts

Distance Learning

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

A Quick History

…Changes in expectations of educational background of nurses

…Upgrading from Diploma R.N. to B.Sc.N by distance education

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

A Quick History

…New program offered via satellite classes at GBHS

…B.Sc.N compressed into 19 month accelerated learning

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

From out of the North

…A Strategy for Taming

The Great Unknown

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

What the University Offered

…An on-site information session outlining the course requirements and supports available through the University for new learners

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

What the University Assumed

Learner proficiency in time management & priorization skills

Learner literacy with personal computers

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

What the University Assumed

Learner knowledge of research techniques

Learner awareness of research paper presentation, including APA format

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

Concerns staff identified pre-application

Proficiency in time management & priorization skills

Literacy level with personal computers

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

Concerns staff identified pre-application

Knowledge of research techniques

Awareness of research paper presentation, including APA format

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

Six stages of change Precontemplation Contemplation Preparation Action Maintenance Terminator Developed by James Prochaska, Director of Cancer Prevention Research Consortium and Professor of Clinical and Health Psychology at

the University of Rhode Island

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

Concentrated on

Contemplation Preparation

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

Concentrated on

Contemplation

or … “I’m not sure that

I have what it takes”

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

The preparation stage

or … “How Do I Request a Transcript?

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

and

“I’m frightened to death!”

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

What Organizational Development & Learning offered:

Emotional support +++– Motivational “you can do this!” talks– Coached on strategies for success– Partnered with Elyse our Health Sciences Librarian–

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

A bit about the

Grey Bruce Health Services

Library & Librarian

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

So here was my chance

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

How could I not win?

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION

If the thought of writing a research paper makes you want to hide … this four-part series is for you!

– Researching your topic– Organizing Your Information– Refining & Building on the Framework– Applying the Finishing Touches

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

What worked well …

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

What we could have done

to improve …

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

What the library did to continue support for returning learners.

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

This initiative was over and above the mandate of either

of our services. However, we both feel that the benefits

gained by the nurses and the ultimate return on investment for the organization justified

the time, energy and effort invested.

Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts

Thank you.