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Suggestions for reviewing clinical continuing education courses
Michelle L Cleary1, Garry Walter
1School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Western Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. m.cleary@uws.edu.au
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|March 4, 2011
Summary
Clinical nurses reviewing continuing education courses must ensure they are practical, engaging, and evidence-based. Regular formal reviews are essential for maintaining high-quality professional development in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Continuing professional development in clinical healthcare.
- Nursing education and practice improvement.
Background:
- Continuing education (CE) courses are vital for clinical disciplines.
- CE courses must be practical, engaging, and evidence-based.
- Formal review of CE courses is necessary at regular intervals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine key considerations for clinical nurses invited to review continuing education courses.
- To provide guidance on evaluating the quality of clinical CE.
Main Methods:
- This column provides an examination of issues relevant to CE course review.
- It synthesizes expert considerations for nurse reviewers.
Main Results:
- Reviewers should assess the practicality, engagement, and evidence-basis of CE courses.
- The importance of formal, periodic review of CE content is highlighted.
Conclusions:
- Clinical nurses play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of continuing education.
- Effective review processes enhance the value and impact of professional development for nurses.
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