Perception of nursing students regarding blended learning implementation at university of Lahore, Pakistan

Background and objectives: Blended learning (BL) is positive development in education. This method provoke the learner’s critical thinking and given different ways for implementation of their knowledge in real life. There are several advantages of blended learning to the faculty, students and institutions as well.Methods: The Cross-sectional study design was used to collect data from nursing students. The study was carried out at Lahore School of Nursing, The University of Lahore, Pakistan. All nursing undergraduates students enrolled at elective practicum blended learning course at Lahore School of Nursing, The University of Lahore, Pakistan academic year 2016-2017 were included in the study. The tool was adopted from Roca et al., 2006 and Song 2010 study.Results: About 65% of students showed positive response towards the information quality of course, student’s usability of elective course, satisfaction with course and perceived usefulness of elective practicum blended learning course.Conclusions and Recommendation: Students had well believes about elective practicum blended learning course. Moreover, enrolled students agree with the statements of usability of blended course and overall showed satisfaction with elective practicum blended learning course. Blended learning significantly improve the learning of the students and provides the space for better skills in the clinical setting simultaneously. Institutions, policy makers and regulatory bodies should incorporate this strategy in the nursing curriculum in Pakistan