Computer-assisted instruction using electronic mail.

A major challenge to nursing staff development departments is how to reach individual staff members with new information in a limited period of time. Attendance at classroom instruction is not always feasible. The use of electronic mail to provide instruction to learners can be an effective teaching strategy. Advantages are immediate accessibility to the learner and the opportunity to tailor the program to meet specific hospital requirements or individual learning needs. Tips on how to develop and send instructional modules through electronic mail are included in this article.