Home⇛JPAIR Institutional Research Journal⇛vol. 25 no. 2 (2025)

From Classroom to Screen: Resilience and Experiences Encountered by Nursing Educators in Transitioning to Online Learning amid the Pandemic

Alyssa Marie A. Arrojo | Oscar De Paz | Romeo B. Pulgarinas

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on education worldwide, particularly in regions that rely heavily on traditional face-to- face teaching. The abrupt transition from face-to- face teaching to online teaching presented both challenges and opportunities for nursing educators. This qualitative descriptive study examined the experiences of nine nursing educators from selected nursing schools in the Visayas region, with a focus on the challenges they encountered during this transition. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using Graneheim and Lundman (2004). Ensuring rigor through verification, validation, and validity checks. Analysis of 21 significant statements revealed three overarching themes: Experiences, Feelings, and Effects. Participants reported external challenges such as limited access to computers, mobile devices, and reliable internet connectivity, alongside predominantly negative emotions including stress, anxiety, and self-doubt. Despite these obstacles, Article history: Received: 23 Mar 2025 Revised: 10 Sept 2025 Accepted: 22 Sept 2025 Published: 30 Oct 2025



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