Developing and launching online programs requires nurse educators to reframe content and rethink
traditional teaching methodologies. Creating a framework for course design and standardization of
templates can result in online learning that is student centered while allowing the institution to scale up
enrollment with quality education at the core. This article explores the considerations needed for
effective, interactive online course delivery in nursing education. Working in conjunction with other
university technology stakeholders, nurse educators can select the learning management system with
the features that will work best for the program, develop the course structure and organization through
adherence to template rules for both syllabi and course modules, and develop appropriate learning
activities to assure student exposure to content identified in the course objectives. With these structure
pieces in place process becomes the second focus for nurse educators in online programs. Process activities for active engagement are discussed.