Northeastern Ontario nurses' perceptions of e-learning: An interpretive description.

Background: E-learning is a common method of continuing education for nurses that supports professional competencies and learning needs. However, variations in setting, information technology, and quality of the e-learning may impact these experiences.

Objective: To explore registered nurses' perceptions of e-learning in a hospital setting.

Evaluating and improving nurses' health and quality of work life.

This article discusses evaluating and improving the health and quality of work life (QOWL) of nurses. Nurses are reported to have higher illness, disability, and absenteeism rates than all other health care workers. Research suggests that QOWL impacts nurses' health and the provision of quality health care, particularly patient safety.