College
College of Health Professions
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-05 06:29:43
Major
Nursing
Honors Course
8200:480
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2022
Abstract
In the early spring of 2020, the United States began to experience the effects of the question-inspiring, novel COVID-19 viral illness, with the onset of massive business, school, and entertainment closures, initiating a shift towards virtual learning, communication, and professional interactions. This paper is intended to identify the common experiences of two nursing students throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by utilizing a personal narrative, or autoethnographic approach, coupled with reviews of previously published literature relating to shared themes of the authors, including the rapid changes to an online environment from traditional classroom settings, the stressors that were experienced as a result of that alteration, and the personal development and growth which accompanied the transitions of this time period. Noting an increased resilience to rapid, unexpected changes affecting daily life, as well as enhanced knowledge of self-motivation and organization, the authors have experienced a number of constructive takeaways that will likely be implemented in the many years ahead. While the COVID-19 pandemic led to a variety of uncomfortable and detrimental outcomes and an array of losses which will not be forgotten, positive consequences can still be observed, leading to an improved future.
Research Sponsor
Michele Zelko, DNR, RNC-OB
First Reader
Lisa Foster, MSN, BSN
Second Reader
Diane Lorenzen, MSN, RN-BC, CPN
Honors Faculty Advisor
Christine Graor, PhD, MSN, BSN
Recommended Citation
Redle, Ann Ms. and McMullen, Joel, "The Effect of Virtual Learning as a Result of COVID-19" (2022). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1483.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1483
Included in
Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing Commons, Other Nursing Commons, Public Health and Community Nursing Commons