New research evaluated registered nurses' (RNs) perceptions of attending a live streaming compared to an in-person continuing education event. A total of 219 participants completed a survey following a live streaming research conference from a large U.S. healthcare system. Likert-scale survey items were assesses via descriptive statistics and open-ended questions with content analysis and thematic coding. The RNs described an overall positive experience with the live streaming event and preferred it for future events. Savings, self-care and safety and user-friendly were perceived benefits, while shortcomings concerned technical issues, impaired focus and social/networking challenges. The authors concluded that live streaming conferences may be satisfying and preferable for RNs despite the drawbacks.

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