Turning Points: Using Quality Matters to Direct Improvements in Online Nursing Programs

Rush College of Nursing (CON) was one of the first in the country to develop fully online graduate nursing programs. Enrollment continues to grow and many of them are among the top ten nursing programs in the United States. However, students persistently decry course delivery methods. They complain of disorganization, out-of-date methods of delivery, and lack of instructor presence in the course. Enter Quality Matters. The use of the Quality Matters scoring rubric enhanced the credibility and validity of the review because the review was based on best practices. Learn how faculty members were held accountable for course revisions.  We’ve learned the importance of keeping the process honest by using the Quality Matters rubric and by building in checks and balances to ensure faculty have the support to improve course delivery methods.