Enhanced use of information and communication technology by professional nurses in distance education

Abstract

The research in this study is presented in an article format and includes the following: Chapter 1: Introduction and overview of the study, including all the content of a typical first chapter in a dissertation, as well as a description of the context of the study in addition to a literature review. Chapter 2: Article, as follows: Article title: Debunking the ICT myths: integrating information communication technology in post-basic nursing in South Africa For submission to the following journal: The Journal of Nursing Education Chapter 3: Evaluation of the research and recommendations to enhance the use of ICT by professional nurses in distance education. Note that the dissertation is submitted in article format and that the following apply to the list of references in the dissertation: For Chapter 1, 3: The reference list compiled according to the Harvard style as prescribed by the Postgraduate guidelines of the North-West University. Chapter 2: Reference list compiled in the format set forth in the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to the Journal of Nursing Education as prepared by the International Committee of Medical Journals Editors as preferred style according to IT South Africa Journal.