Title : Strategies for increasing online graduate nursing student engagement and decreasing attrition
Abstract:
The increasing prevalence of online education in graduate nursing programs has brought about unique challenges, including higher attrition rates. Engaging online graduate nursing students is essential for improving program completion rates and ensuring a successful learning experience. This abstract will highlight the effective strategies to decrease attrition by fostering engagement among online graduate nursing students.
Key strategies discussed include clear communication and orientation, active faculty engagement, interactive and collaborative learning opportunities, personalized support services, flexible scheduling, access to resources, regular assessments and feedback, technological integration, continuous improvement efforts, mentorship programs, mental health and wellness support, celebration of achievements, and the importance of transparency and consistency in course management.
By implementing these strategies, nursing educators and institutions can create a supportive online learning environment that enhances student engagement, addresses their unique needs, and ultimately reduces attrition rates. Ongoing evaluation and adaptation of these approaches are crucial for maintaining the effectiveness of online graduate nursing programs.
Audience Take Away Notes:
- Nursing Faculty: Strategies to engage graduate nursing students and decrease attrition.
- Clear Communication and Orientation
- Faculty Engagement
- Interactive Learning
- Collaborative Learning
- Personalized Support
- Flexible Scheduling
- Access to Resources
- Regular Assessments and Feedback
- Engage with Technology
- Continuous Improvement
- Mentorship Programs
- Wellness and Mental Health Support
- Celebrate Achievements
- Transparency and Consistency
- Nursing faculty will receive direct guidance with examples that they can put into practice immediately following the presentation.
- The current research can be expanded on in faculty research and faculty teaching. The need to decrease attrition with online learners is a national initiative. The strategies provided will yield an efficient delivery method of teaching and learning. The strategies will improve curriculum design and enhance the student experience. Ultimately decreasing student attrition and resulting in a thriving institution.
