College of Nursing, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688, USA.
J Prof Nurs. 2010 Jan;26(1):49-53. doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2009.04.006.
Technological advances assist in the proliferation of online nursing programs which meet the needs of the working nurse. Understanding online learning styles permits universities to adequately address the educational needs of the professional nurse returning for an advanced degree.
The purpose of this study was to describe the learning styles of registered nurses (RNs) enrolled in an online master's nursing program or RN-bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program.
A descriptive, cross-sectional design was used. Kolb's learning style inventory (Version 3.1) was completed by 217 RNs enrolled in online courses at a Southeastern university. Descriptive statistical procedures were used for analysis.
Thirty-one percent of the nurses were accommodators, 20% were assimilators, 19% were convergers, and 20% were divergers. Accommodators desire hand-on experiences, carrying out plans and tasks and using an intuitive trial-and-error approach to problem solving.
The learning styles of the RNs were similar to the BSN students in traditional classroom settings. Despite their learning style, nurses felt that the online program met their needs. Implementing the technological innovations in nursing education requires the understanding of the hands-on learning of the RN so that the development of the online courses will satisfactorily meet the needs of the nurses who have chosen an online program.
技术进步有助于在线护理课程的普及，这些课程满足了在职护士的需求。了解在线学习风格可以使大学充分满足专业护士继续深造的教育需求。
本研究的目的是描述注册护士（RN）在在线硕士护理课程或 RN-护理理学学士（BSN）课程中的学习风格。
采用描述性、横断面设计。在东南大学的在线课程中，217 名注册护士完成了科尔布学习风格量表（第 3.1 版）。使用描述性统计程序进行分析。
31%的护士是适应者，20%是同化者，19%是聚合者，20%是发散者。适应者渴望实践经验，执行计划和任务，并采用直观的试错方法解决问题。
RN 的学习风格与传统课堂环境中的 BSN 学生相似。尽管他们有自己的学习风格，但护士们认为在线课程满足了他们的需求。在护理教育中实施技术创新需要了解 RN 的实践学习，以便在线课程的开发能够满足选择在线课程的护士的需求。
