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Identifying training objectives: the role of negotiation
1School of Continuing Studies, University of Birmingham, UK.
Journal of Nursing Management
|December 31, 1997
Summary
A new training needs analysis for healthcare professionals ensures education meets organizational goals and participant needs. This approach supports Nurse Practitioner development, clarifies roles, and facilitates change.
Area of Science:
- Health Care Education
- Nursing Management
- Professional Development
Background:
- Traditional healthcare training often fails to align organizational needs with participant desires.
- This misalignment can hinder both institutional objectives and professional motivation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore an alternative approach to training needs analysis for healthcare professionals.
- To inform Nurse Practitioner (NP) development using a validated instrument.
Main Methods:
- A valid and reliable training needs analysis instrument was administered to nurses and managers.
- The data collected informed the development and commissioning of educational courses.
Main Results:
- The needs analysis successfully identified relevant educational requirements for Nurse Practitioners.
- Results clarified role boundaries and facilitated negotiation and change between nursing staff and management.
Conclusions:
- A systematic training needs analysis is crucial for effective healthcare professional development.
- This method ensures educational programs meet both organizational strategic goals and individual professional needs, fostering positive change.