Online Delivery of Basic Nursing Skills in Related Learning Experience (RLE)

A drastic change happened wherein all nursing colleges are put into online learning. Demonstrations of nursing procedures were done virtually as well as return demonstrations. This study aims to evaluate the online delivery of basic nursing skills in RLE. Specifically, to determine the effectiveness of online demonstrations and return demonstrations of basic nursing skills; determine factors that hinder effectiveness of online delivery; identify strategies that facilitate the effective online delivery of basic nursing skills; assess the relationship between these variables; and finally propose a plan of action to enhance the effectiveness of online delivery of basic nursing skills in RLE. Quantitative-descriptive non- experimental research design was utilized to evaluate the online delivery of basic nursing skills in RLE. A questionnaire was used to gather data from one hundred percent of the total population of second- and third-year nursing students of LPU-Batangas. The data were tallied, analyzed, and interpreted with the use of weighted mean. Respondents agreed that all the indicators provided by the researchers are effective while poor internet connection ranks as the greatest factor that causes their difficulties. Whereas, use of instructional videos/ video lectures got the highest rank in the proposed strategies that facilitate the delivery of online learning environment. Thus, the researchers concluded that all the current practices of the college are effective and that strong connection between students and clinical instructors is essential. Finally, the researchers formulated a plan of action to enhance the effectiveness of online delivery of basic nursing skills in RLE.

Keywords – Online delivery, basic nursing skills, related learning experience