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1School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sheffield, Bartolome House, Winter Street, Sheffield, S3 7ND, UK. l.b.ellis@sheffield.ac.uk
International Journal of Nursing Studies
|December 8, 2004
Summary
Continuing professional education (CPE) in nursing outcomes are influenced by multiple factors, including student expectations and the practice environment. Understanding these elements is crucial for improving nursing education and practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education Research
- Professional Development Studies
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is vital for maintaining nursing competency.
- Evaluating the long-term impact of nursing CPE programs is essential for quality improvement.
- A gap exists in understanding the multifaceted factors influencing CPE outcomes in nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the context and influencing factors of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) in nursing.
- To identify factors affecting CPE outcomes over an 18-month period.
- To provide insights for policy and practice in nursing professional development.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal case study approach using an illuminative evaluation model.
- Data collection via documentary analysis and semi-structured interviews with educators, students (ENB 941), and managers.
- Interviews conducted at four time points: pre-course, immediately post-course, 6 months, and 12 months post-course.
Main Results:
- CPE outcomes are shaped by a complex interplay of factors.
- Key influencing factors include the selection process, student expectations, educational experience, and practice environment receptivity to change.
- The study highlights the dynamic relationship between educational interventions and clinical practice.
Conclusions:
- The effectiveness of nursing CPE is contingent upon a variety of interconnected elements.
- Implications for policy and practice involve optimizing selection, managing expectations, enhancing educational delivery, and fostering supportive practice environments.
- Further research should focus on refining CPE models to maximize positive outcomes for nurses and patients.
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