Survey of needs in continuing education of registered nurses in Wisconsin

Results of a survey of continuing education (CE) needs of registered nurses in Wisconsin are presented, with a detailed description of the sampling method and instrument. Specific CE needs, levels of instruction needed, and differences in perceived needs for CE based on the educational level of the respondents are given. The two most frequently identified CE needs were legal issues in health and nursing and physical assessment. Preferred CE scheduling and reasons given by nurses for not participating in CE also are identified. The article concludes with a discussion of the study's implications.