Benefits of collaboration in continuing education: a partnership between a university provider and a nursing...

During the past 2 years, a university provider of nursing continuing education and the local chapter of a specialty nursing organization have successfully collaborated in the delivery of continuing education. This collaborative approach has been effective for providing continuing education in oncology nursing that serves the needs of nurses in the geographic area and maximizes the effective use of the resources of both partners. This approach has also prevented overlaps in program planning dates and duplication of content within the geographical area. Additional benefits include a growth in membership for the specialty organization and a sustained level of interest and attendance in programs sponsored by the university provider.