Exploring determinants influencing learning process and long distance learning program of nursing department of health polytechnic of ministry of health in East Flores District, Indonesia

The aim of the study was to identify determinants influencing students’ Learning Process (LP) or the implementation of Long Distance Learning Program (LDLP) of Nursing Department of Health Polytechnic of Ministry of Health, in East Flores, Indonesia. A quantitative inquiry based on analitic descriptive design using questionnary method was employed to collect data from the respondents (n=39). Excel program was used to analyse and process the collected data. The study results indicated that LDLP was properly implemented and learning process of LDLP students went well. Physical condition, attention, interest and capability were the identified internal determinants supportive of LP of LDLP students. Physical and social environment, software and hardware were the external supporting factors for the successful LP of LDLP students. The study indicates the needs for the improvements of several aspects including availability of modules, books, teleconfrence tools, learning management system, laboratory equipments, stable internet connection, and comfortable classrooms.