Professional development needs of registered nurses in Indonesia: A cross-sectional study

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Professional Development
• Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

• Healthcare advancements necessitate continuous learning for nurses.
• Continuing professional development is crucial for maintaining contemporary nursing practice standards.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the professional development needs of registered nurses in Indonesia.
• Identify specific training requirements within the Indonesian nursing workforce.

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional survey utilizing the Indonesian version of the Hennessy Hicks Training Needs Analysis tool.
• Digital distribution across 13 hospitals in four Indonesian regions.

Main Results:

• 1355 nurses completed the survey.
• Direct care tasks were prioritized for importance and training needs.
• Nurses with less than one year of experience reported a higher training need.

Conclusions:

• Identified needs align with global nursing trends.
• A need exists for localized, tailored education to enhance practice relevance.
• Future research should explore training needs in public and community health settings.