Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop an e-Learning program about medication for nurses to enhance nurses´ medication performance ability and to analyze learners´ responses after studying with this program.
Method: For the development of the e-Learning program, the NBISD(Network Based Instructional Systems Design) model, suggested by Jung(1999) was applied as a basic model and the instruction design theory of Gagne & Briggs(1979) and
ARCS theory of Keller(1983) were applied. After the operation of this program for one month to 34 new nurses, learners´ responses were analyzed.
Result: Learners´ knowledge of medication was greatly improved after this program. In addition learners´ satisfaction with the overall education program, help in field applicability, ease of screen shift and exploration, and tutor activities were high and the contents were regarded suitable for e-Learning. Many things were advantageous such as easy accessibility, easy understandability with pictures and flash animation, practical
cases and feedback from a tutor. Provision of a supplementary handout and improvement of a tight time schedule were pointed out as things to be improved.
Conclusion: This e-Learning program can be used effectively for medication
education for registered nurses, student nurses, and new nurses.
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