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Strengthening Teachers and Students in the Nursing Education and Profession Through Open Educational Resources
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Nursing is one of the oldest professions in the medical field in the world. Women are the major contributors who have shaped the nursing profession and have led it to the current advanced practices of the 21st century. The other factor contributing to the profession's growth is the impact of cutting-edge research and technology in nursing education and healthcare practice. With the aid of digital technology, online education offers several educational formats to enhance nursing education. Open Educational Resources (OER) are a valuable resource in nursing education that supports the establishment of high-quality instructional material, including nursing training institutions in remote locations. Not only may its users access the content whenever and wherever they need to, but they can also customize the learning material they receive to suit their requirements. Objectives: The current study provides a contemporary overview of the awareness of OER and attitude towards OER among nursing teachers and students. The researcher has discussed the role of OER and its advantages in advancing the quality of nursing education and profession. Methodology: The study follows an exploratory survey method. Sample and Sampling: The purposive sampling techniques were used to test the objectives of the study. Two higher education institutions were selected with purposive sampling where nursing courses are offered. 30 teachers and 100 nursing students were selected using stratified random sampling from chosen nursing institutions. Data Collection Tools: The data was collected with the help of two research tools (Awareness and Attitudinal scales) in the form of different questionnaires according to the need of research objectives. Statistical Techniques: The collected data were analysed with the help of t-test, ANOVA, and other appropriate statistical techniques. Major Findings: The identified themes provide a broad overview for clarity on OER and its uses in their professional development. The themes identified helped in understanding the present status of teachers’ awareness and applications of OER in their professional work. The nursing education students and teachers were found to have improved awareness of OER and a positive attitude towards OER. They also agreed on the potential benefits of OERs in teaching, learning, and the professional growth of teachers and students, as well as the education system of India.
PCF11 Plus: Beyond the Forum
Sub-Theme: Changing mindsets for inclusive open education
Paper ID: 4205
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India
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Asia
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2025-09
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Commonwealth of Learning (COL)