Utilization of Blended Learning Approach to Nursing Education

This study was conducted to know the impact of blended learning in academic attitude of the nursing students of Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas. Quantitative method of research and a self-made questionnaire for collecting data were used. The respondents of this study were one hundred sixty-five (165), the total student population of College of Nursing who had been previously exposed to the use of different blended learning approaches. Results revealed that simulation activities is the most blended learning approach utilized in different professional nursing subjects and on-line examination is the least among the approaches utilized by the class. It also found out that students account to access the LMS (Learning Management System) is the implemented practices employed by the teachers and that face-to- face sessions are carrying great weight among students that can enhance the nursing students’ academic attitude even without the aid of on-line learning. This study is a helpful guide in knowing the students’ perception about blended learning and how the students are motivated in attaining the learning objectives.

Keywords – Blended learning, impact, learning management system