Effect of Flexible Learning Modality On Nursing Orientation Of A Tertiary Hospital In The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The orientation of newly hired nurses into their professional roles is a formative process that relies heavily on the efficacy of nursing orientation programs. Traditionally, these programs have been delivered through face-to-face classroom sessions. However, the advent of COVID-19 has created a pressing need to explore and use flexible, technology-driven learning modalities to protect healthcare personnel from potential infections, marking a major shift in educational methods. This study explores the impact of integrating technology through flexible learning modalities on the nursing orientation program in a tertiary hospital in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study used a descriptive correlational design with total enumeration sampling, including 201 participants for quantitative data and 22 for qualitative data. The synthesis of the qualitative and quantitative data suggests that integrating technology into the nursing orientation program positively affects participants' learning experiences and outcomes. Specifically, the qualitative insights complement the quantitative findings by providing a deeper understanding of participants' perceptions and experiences with technology, while the quantitative results validate technology's effectiveness in improving knowledge retention, satisfaction, and probationary performance among newly hired nurses. Overall, the combined analysis underscores the importance of leveraging technology in nursing education and training to improve outcomes and support nurses' professional development.