“Caring in the context of a student-instructor relationship means that the instructor is well engaged in the course, very responsive to inquiries and needs as indicated by the students, and is cognizant of the fact that online learning has its own challenges and difficulties not faced in a classroom setting.” MSN student

“Showing genuine interest in student success responding in a timely manner, making time available to student, being personable, encouraging students.” DNP Student

Negative example “no video or voice of instructor so far, little feeling of interaction or relationship building with the instructor.” MSN student

“Caring in the intentional attention to make a connection with a student.” DNP student

“Thorough responses and recommendations, instruction, show signs of caring by helping student in their progression of learning.” RN-BSN student