I was that student. I was an adult learner balancing a full-time job, raising children, managing bills, and pursuing a doctoral degree during a global
According to the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (2025), the percent of students enrolled in distance education courses in postsecondary institutions in the fall of
Each semester, students face significant challenges in their courses. Students either get discouraged, fall behind, or consider dropping the class (Trusty et al., 2025). Educators spend a considerable amount of time and
In online nursing education, a “nest” is more than a metaphor—it is a learning environment where students feel safe, supported, and guided as they prepare
One of my quietest students once came up to me after class and said, “I’ve never felt comfortable speaking in English before this course.” That
For every college-level class that I have taught, I have always earned the highest score possible for being a quality professor, per my students’ course
As we learn more about how to improve classrooms in higher education, the concept of the “shy student” is a recurring one that serves as
In the fast-paced, demanding world of college education, joy might not be the first thing that comes to mind when we think about teaching. But
Bullying in nursing is a well-documented issue, but less attention has been given to the experiences of nurse educators who face hostility within academic institutions.
The United States (U.S.) remains a top choice for international students pursuing higher education, with approximately six percent of the student population consisting of international
