Professionalization in a distance learning setting. From: ABNF Journal | Date: July 1, 2003| Author: Faison, Karen A. | COPYRIGHT 2003 Tucker Publications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Abstract: Distance learning is becoming an acceptable mode of nursing education. Several schools of nursing offer instruction through telecommunications. This new form of education is different from the traditional lecture format. Many nursing students can complete their nursing education without stepping foot onto the college campus, which has caused many nurse educators to question the role development of this new group of nursing students.

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