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Nurturing Caring in Online Nursing Education An Integrative Review [Title Slide]
Abstract
With the widespread adoption of online education, nursing educators have observed significant challenges related to learner engagement and participation. Over the past decade, the implementation of Caring has consistently displayed a beneficial influence on creating and maintaining a sustainable online learning environment.
However, existing online nursing curricula often lack a Caring and learner-centered approach. The aim of this integrative review is to analyze existing research and gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors that promote a sense of Caring in online nursing education programs. A systematic search for published peer
reviewed, English language literature identifying the factors that contribute to Caring in online nursing education was conducted utilizing five databases. Findings from 18 included articles suggest that a combination of Caring strategies implemented by faculty and students, and the utilization of institutional resources contribute to
enhanced student outcomes. Faculty driven strategies that promote an online Caring environment are Caring communication, role modeling, building personal connections, demonstrating teaching passion, and embodying emotional intelligence. Student behaviors that promote a Caring online environment include deliberate commitment to learning, genuine presence, active listening, and meaningful interactions with peers. Furthermore, incorporating instructional design to develop a Caring learning platform provides synergy to the student and faculty strategies to produce a Caring environment.
Notes
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Nu Beta at-Large
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Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Other
Keywords:
Virtual learning, Stress Coping, Coaching, Nursing Education
Recommended Citation
Frangieh, Jihane; Hughes, Vickie; and Sarver, Laura, "Cultivating Caring: The Heart of Online Nursing Education- An Integrative Review" (2025). International Nursing Research Congress (INRC). 36.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2025/presentations_2025/36
Conference Name
36th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Cultivating Caring: The Heart of Online Nursing Education- An Integrative Review
Seattle, Washington, USA
With the widespread adoption of online education, nursing educators have observed significant challenges related to learner engagement and participation. Over the past decade, the implementation of Caring has consistently displayed a beneficial influence on creating and maintaining a sustainable online learning environment.
However, existing online nursing curricula often lack a Caring and learner-centered approach. The aim of this integrative review is to analyze existing research and gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors that promote a sense of Caring in online nursing education programs. A systematic search for published peer
reviewed, English language literature identifying the factors that contribute to Caring in online nursing education was conducted utilizing five databases. Findings from 18 included articles suggest that a combination of Caring strategies implemented by faculty and students, and the utilization of institutional resources contribute to
enhanced student outcomes. Faculty driven strategies that promote an online Caring environment are Caring communication, role modeling, building personal connections, demonstrating teaching passion, and embodying emotional intelligence. Student behaviors that promote a Caring online environment include deliberate commitment to learning, genuine presence, active listening, and meaningful interactions with peers. Furthermore, incorporating instructional design to develop a Caring learning platform provides synergy to the student and faculty strategies to produce a Caring environment.
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Viewers will learn how faculty and student-led strategies, along with institutional resources, can create a Caring online learning environment that enhances student outcomes. Viewers will also explore the role of instructional design in fostering synergy between these strategies, promoting meaningful interactions, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to learning.