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Publication Awareness of nurses on distance education in Nepal(Institute of Medicine, 2011) Shahi, MAbstract Introduction: Distance Education Technology is one of the most effective modes of imparting education and training for those who cannot afford formal education. This study aims to assess the awareness regarding distance education technology among graduate level students as an alternative approach for continuous advance level nursing education in Nepal. Methods: The study has adopted descriptive cross-sectional design. The populations of this study were the graduate level nurses who were studying Bachelor of Nursing courses in three different institutes of Kathmandu valley. A non-probability convenient sampling technique was used to select the nursing institutes. A pretested semi-structured questionnaire was developed to collect data from 94 nursing students to assess their interest and desire regarding distance education. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to enquire regarding, personal biography of respondent; knowledge on distance education; use of distance education for continuous education; opinion on distance education as an effective mode of technology for continuous nursing education etc. Results: Most of the respondents (81%) had heard about Distance Education Technology, but none of them had attended any academic course through distance education. Half of the respondents had some knowledge regarding distance education technology; among them (29.7 %) could figure out that it is a type of interactive study between learners and facilitators from distance/far area; 38.2% recognized as an independent study, which is often provided by recognized Open University (13.8%); which can be performed from their own home (29.7%) as a means of corresponding course (17.02 %). About (46.8%) knew that major area of instruction is via internet. Surprisingly (94.7 %) of them were interested to study advance nursing courses through distance education in Nepal and among them (40.4 %) would like to get higher degree via Distance Education Technology in Health Professions Education. Conclusions: It can be inferred that majorities of graduate level nursing students are eager to upgrade their cognitive and psychomotor competencies for professional development by means of Distance Education Technology. It could be an alternative means of teaching even for those nurses who are hard to reach, and serving the mankind at the remote areas. Keywords: Continuous education, distance education, nursePublication Deliberations of Nursing Academics towards Distance Education(Institute of Medicine, 2015) Joshi, S; Shahi, MAbstract Introduction: There are different ways of upgrading knowledge and competency among the learners, distance education is believed to be a valid method for enhancing competencies. Methods: In order to assess the practicability in terms of availability of information communication technology as well as commitments of the learners in conducting distance education, a feasibility study was conducted in three nursing institutes of Institute of Medicine, which were selected purposively. For data collection structured instrument was used for administrators and self-administer semi-structured questionnaire for nursing academicians. Results: It was revealed that all the campus administrators were ready to take part in this new initiative and willing to collaborate during implementation of the project. Cent percent of nursing academicians were enthusiastic to take part in this project, among them 95% were interested in learning proposal writing for qualitative study. Eighty percent of them had computer along with Internet facilities at their work place, and 80% had their own computer along with internet facilities at work place, while only 50% had their own computer. However, 66% of them did not have advance knowledge in handling multi-medias and computer skills. Conclusion: Administrators as well nursing academicians are willing to collaborate in this distance education project, and nursing academicians are enthusiastic in developing competencies in conducting qualitative research via distance education on their own leisure time without hampering in their scheduled activities. Keywords: distance education, feasibility study, qualitative research approachPublication Effectiveness of “Teacher’s Training on Helping Students Learn” on Health Professionals(Institute of Medicine, 2008) Shahi, MAbstract Background: The main purpose of this article is to assess the effectiveness of teacher’s training workshop through comparing pretest and posttest. Methods: A written 4-point Likert Scale questionnaires was administered to seventy six faculty teachers before and at the end of the teacher’s training. The data were collected and analyzed. A descriptive study method was used. Results: Majority of the respondents 68(89.4%) expressed that they can confidently use audiovisual materials such as Flip Chart and Black/White Board effectively during post test while only 26(34.2%) respondents expressed they had some idea of using during pretest. The posttest result reveled highly significant effectiveness of the teacher training programmer’s performance in each item. Conclusion: This study demonstrated overall positive effectiveness of the teacher’s training workshop. Keywords: Pretest, Posttest, Teacher TrainiPublication Knowledge, attitude and application of computer by Bachelor Level Nursing students(Institute of Medicine, 2012) Shahi, MAbstract Background: Computer literacy and information literacy are critical to the future of nursing in this 21st century. The objective of the study is to identify the knowledge, attitude and application of computer by the BN 1st year nursing students. Methods: The study populations were 108 Bachelor of Nursing 1st year nursing students of the three different institutions. The research has adapted descriptive cross-sectional design. In this research study, purposive non- probability convenient sampling technique was adopted to select the nursing institutes. A self-administered structured questionnaire, Likert scale and semi structured questionnaire were used. Results: The majority of the respondents (44.4%) were from Central development region. The majority of the respondents(59.3%) had taken basic course on computer training. Also, Majority of the respondents 33.3% respondents had average knowledge on E-mail and Internet. Interestingly, majority (54.9%) respondents had used computer for medical information occasionally. Similarly, majority of the respondents (69.7%) strongly disagreed that ‘without computer, world would be better.’ Majority of the respondent (37%) often used Internet/E-mail and chatting in computer. Likewise, the majority of the respondents (40.7%) stated that computer is very useful in nursing education and research. Conclusion: The findings of the study indicate that there was a deficit in students’ IT competencies should be integrated into the BN 1st year course. Keywords: Computer, knowledge, skills and attitudePublication Tribhuvan University certificate nursing curriculum(Institute of Medicine, 2009) Regmi, K; Regmi, S; Shahi, MAbstract Introduction: A Nepalese certificate of nursing curriculum was developed in 1977 and has been used since with a few revisions. There has been open debate about continuing gaps between theory, as expressed in the curriculum, and practice. The purpose of this study was to evaluate this 3-year undergraduate curriculum, and to draw general lessons, which might help to develop appropriate strategies to improve nursing education in Nepal. Methods: A mixed evaluation method was used consisting of reviews of current curriculum theories/models, and interviews with nursing students (15) and nursing tutors (10). Results: Both students and tutors were generally positive about the curriculum and its intended learning outcomes. While reviewing the existing curriculum, analysis revealed that there was limited use of curriculum theories and models. Conclusions: There is a need to focus more on the development of abilities related to evidence based learning. Selection of appropriate teaching-learning methodologies in response to the growing needs of students and professionals, development of learning strategies to reduce the gap between educational theories and nursing practice, in line with a humanistic paradigm in nursing education is important. Keywords: Curriculum evaluation, Nepal, nurses, nursing education