ABSTRACT
The focus of this article is on the nurse monitor role in a project whose overall goal is to use telecommunication technology to provide information and support to middle-aged rural women living with chronic illness. The impact of participation in these support groups on the women's psychosocial health is also discussed. The purpose of the project, the underlying conceptual framework of social support, a project overview, project philosophy and protocols, and the role of the Nurse Monitor are described.
Subject(s)
Computer Communication Networks/organization & administration , Nursing , Social Support , Confidentiality , Female , Guidelines as Topic , Humans , Microcomputers , Montana , Philosophy, Nursing , Rural PopulationABSTRACT
An innovative continuing education program provides current gerontic information to geographically isolated nurses who care for the rural elderly.
Subject(s)
Community Health Nursing/education , Education, Nursing, Continuing/organization & administration , Geriatrics/education , Rural Health , Aged , Humans , MontanaABSTRACT
Special approaches need to be developed and used to make gerontic continuing education accessible to nurses in rural settings. Traditional workshops are time-intensive, and expensive to deliver, and are out of the reach of many nurses in rural settings because of great distances, inclement weather, expense, and lack of work coverage. The use of self-study modules featuring in-depth conversations with and demonstrations by gerontological experts is one way to economically deliver current gerontic continuing education to nurses in rural settings.
