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Participation in continuing nursing education programs by staff development specialists

J W Aucoin1

  • 1North Carolina Central University, USA.

Journal for Nurses in Staff Development : JNSD : Official Journal of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization
|November 10, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Continuing nursing education (CNE) program participation reasons were studied in hospital-based staff development specialists. Certified specialists and those with mandatory CNE requirements showed significant differences in motivations for engagement.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Professional Development
  • Healthcare Administration

Background:

  • Continuing nursing education (CNE) is crucial for maintaining and enhancing nursing skills.
  • Understanding motivations for CNE participation is key for effective program design.
  • Staff development specialists play a vital role in facilitating CNE within healthcare facilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey hospital-based staff development specialists on their reasons for participating in CNE programs.
  • To identify factors influencing CNE participation among nursing professionals.
  • To provide data for optimizing CNE program development and delivery.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 279 hospital-based staff development specialists.

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  • The Participation Reasons Scale (PRS), a Likert scale (1-7), was used for data collection.
  • Statistical analysis was performed to compare responses based on certification status and CNE requirements.

    • Main Results:

    • Mean scores on the PRS ranged from 3.52 to 6.40, indicating varying levels of importance for different participation reasons.
    • Significant differences were found between certified and noncertified specialists for four PRS items.
    • Specialists with mandatory CNE requirements differed in their responses compared to those without such mandates.

    Conclusions:

    • Specialist certification and mandatory CNE requirements are significant factors influencing motivations for CNE participation.
    • These findings offer valuable insights for continuing education professionals to tailor CNE programs effectively.
    • Understanding these drivers can lead to more targeted and impactful professional development initiatives in nursing.