1. Conceptual Framework for an ADN Program Robin Roberts, Elizabeth Starr, Cheryl Taylor, Elizabeth Tilley
NURS 5327
The University of Texas at Tyler - College of Nursing and Health Sciences
SYNTHESIS of EDUCATION
When discussing the curricula of any academic program is it important to discuss the use of technology and distance learning that will be utilized in such a program.
Theory of Planned Behavior was created by Bamberg, Ajzen & Schmidt in 2003 and it combines three considerations:
beliefs about likely consequences of the behavior (behavioral beliefs)
beliefs about the normative expectations of others (normative beliefs), and
 beliefs about the presence of factors that may further or hinder performance of the behavior (control beliefs).
Distance education has transformed the classroom. Research shows that student’s beliefs influence their intention to adopt e-learning. It is believed that students that truly adapt to mobile learning can find themselves in a learning environment that is “personalized, situated, and authentic” (Tagoe & Abakah, 2014, pg. 93).
SYNTHESIS of NURSING
Nursing is compassionate, holistic,
and caring. These attributes are
what Jean Watson emphasized in
her caring theory. We as nurses
should seek to provide wellness
and illness prevention all while
serving the patient. Watson does
not remove the science of medicine
 from the need to demonstrate a
caring attitude, but rather insists
they work together on either end of
the spectrum; coinciding to benefit
the patient (Warelow, 2013). As
nurse educators it is imperative we
demonstrate a caring attitude
towards patients; thus inviting
students to join the nursing field and
 provide the highest level of
compassionate care.
SYNTHESIS of NURSING EDUCATION
Boyer’s 4 domains of scholarship
  Discovery-adding to the knowledge base
Integration-the process of relating discoveries
across disciplines
  Application-the process of using knowledge to
benefit society in some way
   Teaching-the process of effectively transferring knowledge to students
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Tagoe, M., & Abakah, E. (2014). Determining distance education students' readiness for mobile learning at University of Ghana using the Theory of Planned Behavior. International Journal Of Education & Development Using Information & Communication Technology, 10(1),
Warelow, P. J. (2013). Changing philosophies: a paradigmatic nursing shift from Nightingale. Australian Journal Of Advanced Nursing, 31(1),
Uzoka, F., Fedoruk, A., Osakwe, C., Osuji, J., & Gibb, K. (2013). A multi-criteria framework for assessing scholarship based on Boyer's scholarship model. Information Knowledge Systems Management, 12(1), doi: /IKS