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Competence, continuing education, and computers.

Margaret Hegge1, Penny Powers, Lori Hendrickx

  • 1South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota, USA.

Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|May 13, 2005
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South Dakota registered nurses (RNs) perceive lower competence and unmet continuing nursing education (CNE) needs, despite computer access. National certification correlates with higher self-rated competence among RNs.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Professional Development
  • Professional Competence

Background:

  • Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) is crucial for maintaining and enhancing RN skills.
  • Assessing RNs' perceived competence and CNE needs is vital for effective professional development.
  • Understanding technology adoption for CNE is important in modern nursing practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey South Dakota RNs regarding perceived competence.
  • To determine the extent to which CNE needs are being met.
  • To assess computer utilization for CNE among RNs.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to registered nurses (RNs) in South Dakota.
  • Data collected on self-perceived competence, CNE needs, and computer use for CNE.

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  • Analysis compared nurses with and without national certification.

    • Main Results:

    • Nationally certified RNs reported significantly higher competence than non-certified RNs.
    • Fewer than 50% of RNs felt their CNE needs were adequately met.
    • Despite widespread computer access (home and work), less than 20% used computers for CNE.

    Conclusions:

    • National certification may enhance RNs' self-perceived competence.
    • Significant gaps exist in meeting RNs' CNE needs in South Dakota.
    • Barriers to computer-based CNE utilization need to be addressed for RNs.