The use of mobile technology to support work integrated learning in undergraduate nursing programs: An integrative review

Nurse educators' suggestions for a digital educational resource suitable for undergraduate student nurses' placement studies: Qualitative empirical research

“…The widespread and rapid development of technology and Internet has facilitated the availability and use of digital learning and teaching resources in nursing education (Chen et al, 2021 ; Gause et al, 2022 ; Wilson et al, 2022 ). Thus, a well‐designed digital educational resource may act as an innovative educational approach facilitating personalised learning by use of appropriate technological resources (Gause et al, 2022 ; Regmi & Jones, 2020 ).…”

“…Studies addressing digital educational resources have primarily aimed to facilitate learning in an academic setting, and few studies have explored how digital educational resources may facilitate and strengthen student nurses' placement learning (Chen et al, 2021 ; Gause et al, 2022 ; Wilson et al, 2022 ). The use of digital educational resources was found to supplement learning in placement studies by enabling more regular mentoring (Heinonen et al, 2019 ), and was suggested to enhance interaction with the stakeholders, student nurses, RN mentors, and educators (Laugaland et al, 2020 ; Wilson et al, 2022 ). A recent literature review from the students' perspectives by Wilson et al ( 2022 ) reported that student nurses experienced the use of digital educational resources as valuable educational resources that improved their learning experiences during placement.…”

“…The use of digital educational resources was found to supplement learning in placement studies by enabling more regular mentoring (Heinonen et al, 2019 ), and was suggested to enhance interaction with the stakeholders, student nurses, RN mentors, and educators (Laugaland et al, 2020 ; Wilson et al, 2022 ). A recent literature review from the students' perspectives by Wilson et al ( 2022 ) reported that student nurses experienced the use of digital educational resources as valuable educational resources that improved their learning experiences during placement. Furthermore, students reported that the use of digital educational resources facilitated timely and efficient communication, improved student engagement, and provided relevant information and pedagogical material (Wilson et al, 2022 ).…”

“…A recent literature review from the students' perspectives by Wilson et al ( 2022 ) reported that student nurses experienced the use of digital educational resources as valuable educational resources that improved their learning experiences during placement. Furthermore, students reported that the use of digital educational resources facilitated timely and efficient communication, improved student engagement, and provided relevant information and pedagogical material (Wilson et al, 2022 ). Several researchers (Laugaland et al, 2020 ; Nes et al, 2021 ), including Wilson et al ( 2022 ), have emphasised the urgent need, as stated by educators, for a deeper understanding of digital educational resources addressing student nurses' placement studies.…”

“…Furthermore, students reported that the use of digital educational resources facilitated timely and efficient communication, improved student engagement, and provided relevant information and pedagogical material (Wilson et al, 2022 ). Several researchers (Laugaland et al, 2020 ; Nes et al, 2021 ), including Wilson et al ( 2022 ), have emphasised the urgent need, as stated by educators, for a deeper understanding of digital educational resources addressing student nurses' placement studies. Thus, this study addresses these issues from the perspectives of educators.…”