Optimizing technologies in nurse practitioner education.

Abstract

A provincial educational programme was launched in 1995 for primary-care nurse practitioners. A consortium of Ontario university schools of nursing joined forces to provide a single, standardized educational programme at all 10 sites in both official languages. This demanding, clinically focused educational initiative required better access, support and efficiencies than could be provided by print copies and videoconferences alone. The development of a password-protected Website allowed equal access for all and maximized the human and financial resources. Optimizing various technologies has enhanced the quality and efficiencies of the nurse practitioner programme.