Distance Education Experiences of Nurse Academician During COVID-19 Pandemic in Turkey: A Phenomenological Approach

The purpose of the study was to explore the distance education experiences of Turkish nurse academicians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The experiences of nurse academicians about distance education were discussed using a phenomenological approach. The data were gathered through semi-structured interview forms and in the online setting from 18 nurse academicians. To analyze the data; Colaizzi’s phenomenological method was employed. As a result of the coding conducted, five themes were established. Distance education experiences of nurse academicians during the COVID-19 epidemic are discussed under the headings of “1) difficulties encountered; 2) distance education achievements; 3) coping methods; 4) examination system; 5) views about the future”. Although nurse academicians underwent some difficulties caused by distance education during the COVID-19 pandemic, it was understood that they gained achievements, too. It was thought that results would guide academicians and educational institutions that would provide distance education and would help them take necessary measures against possible difficulties.