Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was to explore graduate midwives’ experiences of completing a Bachelor of Midwifery online theory course and how that experience led to preparation for practice and future employment as a midwife. Methods: This study used a questionnaire, with the core research design having a quantitative component using open-ended questions, via the use of an electronic platform. Results: The main themes emerging from the data that the graduates considered important issues were flexibility, isolation and lack of support. Conclusion: Course completion, experience of online learning/preparation for practice, and recommendations for improvement were identified as areas of importance for graduates of the online midwifery theory course.
Document Type
Journal Article
School
School of Nursing and Midwifery / Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Services Research
RAS ID
29567
Publisher
Elsevier
Comments
This is an Author's Accepted Manuscript of: Geraghty, S., Bromley, A., Bull, A., Dube, M., & Turner, C. (2019). Millennial midwifery: Online connectivity in midwifery education. Nurse Education in Practice, 39, 26-31. Available here
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