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Distance learning for the RN first assistant.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20102811     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The number of online, distance-learning programs has increased to accommodate the needs of today's adult learners; these include new programs that feature perioperative courses for RN first assistants (RNFAs). Whereas the advantages of these programs include flexible schedules and the ability to participate at one's own pace, the disadvantages can include the lack of immediate access to faculty members who can answer questions or clarify information, and the added difficulty of learning a technical skill without hands-on training. The RNFA training program at Rock Valley College, Rockford, Illinois, is a hybrid training program that includes three phases: an online component, a hands-on workshop, and a clinical preceptorship.
Authors:
Ronald Degon
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-01-09
Journal Detail:
Title:  AORN journal     Volume:  91     ISSN:  0001-2092     ISO Abbreviation:  AORN J     Publication Date:  2010 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-01-27     Completed Date:  2010-03-11     Revised Date:  2010-04-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0372403     Medline TA:  AORN J     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  146-53     Citation Subset:  IM; N    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2010 AORN, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Elite School of Surgical First Assisting, Overland Park, KS, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Clinical Competence
Computer-Assisted Instruction / methods*
Curriculum
Education, Distance / organization & administration*
Education, Nursing, Continuing / organization & administration*
Employee Performance Appraisal
Humans
Illinois
Nurse's Role*
Operating Room Nursing / education*,  organization & administration
Patient Care Planning
Preceptorship / organization & administration
Program Development
Textbooks as Topic
Comments/Corrections
Comment In:
AORN J. 2010 Apr;91(4):430   [PMID:  20362209 ]

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