Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 33-41 , January 2009

Class Size as Related to the Use of Technology, Educational Practices, and Outcomes in Web-Based Nursing Courses

  • Nancy M. Burruss, MSN, RN, CNE, ACNS-BC

      Affiliations

    • PhD Student, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Ms. Burruss: MSN, RN, CNE, ACNS-BC, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN.
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  • Diane M. Billings, EdD, RN, FAAN

      Affiliations

    • Chancellor's Professor Emeritus, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN
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  • Vicki Brownrigg, PhD, RN, FNP

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
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  • Diane J. Skiba, PhD, FAAN, FACMI

      Affiliations

    • Professor, University of Colorado Denver College of Nursing, Denver, CO
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  • Helen R. Connors, PhD, RN, FAAN

      Affiliations

    • Professor, University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, KS

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doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2008.06.002

Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 33-41 , January 2009

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