Abstract
The purpose of this study was to survey nurses in a rural Mid-Western city to explore what continuing education topics they find valuable; their beliefs about the importance of CE to their professional practice; where they currently obtain CE from; perceived barriers to CE; and preferred format for CE programs. Data obtained from this study can be used to plan CE programs that will appeal to a large spectrum of nurses based upon identified preferences. CE programs designed with these preferences in mind will facilitate an optimal environment for professional development, continued competence, and life-long learning.
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Pi Pi
Lead Author Affiliation
Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Quincy, Illinois, USA
Type
Article
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Descriptive/Correlational
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Scholarly Events, Continuing Education, Nursing Practice
Recommended Citation
McReynolds, Susan, "Current participation and perceived value of continuing education" (2024). Group: Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences. 13.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/group_blessing-reiman_cnhs/13
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Description
Manuscript originally written in 2007