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Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|October 5, 2016
Summary
Nurse planners now play a crucial role in designing continuing education, evolving from logistical support to integral members of the educational development process. Their responsibilities have expanded significantly in recent years.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Professional Development
Background:
- The role of the nurse planner has evolved significantly over time.
- Historically, responsibilities focused on logistical management and documentation for contact hours.
- Current practice demands a more comprehensive involvement in educational design.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the current expectations and evolving responsibilities of nurse planners in continuing education.
- To delineate the shift from administrative tasks to strategic educational design contributions.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative exploration of current nurse planner roles.
- Review of evolving responsibilities in continuing nursing education.
Main Results:
- Nurse planners are now expected to be key participants in the entire educational design process.
- The role has transitioned from mere logistical management to active contribution in curriculum development.
Conclusions:
- The contemporary nurse planner is a vital component of effective continuing education program design.
- Adapting to these expanded roles is essential for professional growth and quality educational outcomes.
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