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ArticleNursing research and practice2026

Experiences of Nursing Students Regarding Online Teaching and Learning During COVID-19 Pandemic.

Keneilwe Bowane, Gofiwa Loeto, Bakang Bathoeng, Angelinah John, Tebogo Gorata Gaotlhobogwe, Olebile Clementine Bulang, Maripe-Perera Dorcas Basetsana, Kebope Mongie Kealeboga, Esther Seloilwe

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Keneilwe BowaneGerald Clinic, Ministry of Health, Francistown, Botswana, saglik.gov.tr.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7309-5306
Gofiwa LoetoLentsweletau, Ministry of Health, Kweneng, Botswana, sante.gov.ma.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3330-352X
Bakang BathoengNtlhantlhe Clinic, Ministry of Health, Ntlhantlhe, Botswana, moh.koshi.gov.np.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3352-4498
Angelinah JohnSir Seretse Kgama Baracks Hospital, Botswana Defence Force, Gaborone, Botswana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2635-2721
Tebogo Gorata GaotlhobogweLotlhakane West Clinic, Ministry of Health, Lotlhakane, Botswana, moh.koshi.gov.np.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7712-6719
Olebile Clementine BulangSesung Health Post, Ministry of Health, Kweneng, Botswana, moh.koshi.gov.np.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8633-7984
Maripe-Perera Dorcas BasetsanaUniversity of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana, ub.bw.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9650-7102
Kebope Mongie KealebogaUniversity of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana, ub.bw.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8390-4731
Esther SeloilweRetired, Gaborone, Botswana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4324-2336

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic compelled universities to implement online teaching and learning methods to comply with social distancing measures. The University of Botswana transitioned from classroom face-to-face teaching to remote learning in response to the pandemic. This study aimed to explore the experiences of nursing students at the University of Botswana with online teaching and learning during the COVID-19 outbreak. The results of the study have the potential to inform policies on how nursing education could respond to future pandemics and ensure continuity of learning. Design: The study utilised an explorative descriptive qualitative design to explore the students' experiences using online teaching and learning activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Sixteen (16) students consented to participate in the study. Data were collected from September to November 2023 using a semistructured interview guide and analysed using content analysis. Trustworthiness was accomplished through credibility, dependability, confirmability and transferability. Further, the study used COREQ to ensure quality. Results: Five main themes and 14 subthemes were identified. The main themes are opportunities for online teaching and learning, students' performances during the COVID-19 pandemic, challenges of online teaching and learning, the need to improve online teaching and learning, and nursing as a profession and online learning. Conclusion: The study offered insights into how the COVID-19 pandemic affected nursing students' teaching and learning. Further research is recommended to guide nursing education and online learning policy.

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COVID-19nursing educationonline learning

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PMID42668903
PMCPMC13525476

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