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Nurses' perceptions of continuing professional development: a qualitative study.

Xiaoyan Yu¹, Yi Huang¹, Yu Liu²

¹Department of Nursing, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, China.

|June 22, 2022

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Chinese nurses view continuing professional development positively, focusing on skill enhancement and personal effort. However, work-family conflict presents a significant challenge to their professional growth.

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Continuing professional development Nursing Qualitative study

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Nursing Education
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Qualitative Research

Background:

Continuing professional development (CPD) is crucial for maintaining nursing skills and motivation.
Limited qualitative research exists on Chinese nurses' CPD experiences.
This study addresses the gap by exploring Chinese nurses' perceptions and challenges in CPD.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore Chinese nurses' perceptions of continuing professional development.
To identify the challenges faced by Chinese nurses in their professional development.

Main Methods:

Qualitative study conducted in a tertiary hospital in central China.
Purposive sampling recruited 14 nurses for face-to-face semi-structured interviews.
Thematic analysis was used to analyze interview data, adhering to COREQ guidelines.

Main Results:

Four key themes emerged: enhancing specialty skills, varying development phases, the role of personal effort, and work-family conflict as an obstacle.
Nurses perceive CPD as important for improving their expertise.
Work-family balance is a significant barrier to nurses' professional development.

Conclusions:

Chinese nurses generally have a positive attitude towards CPD.
Nurses encounter challenges, particularly work-family conflict, impacting their professional growth.
Targeted support and attention are needed to foster nursing staff's CPD.