Nursing: Continuing education – voluntary versus mandatory – does it really affect competent practice?

Continuing Education in Nursing : Establishing the need for training and development

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Wesley College

A Capstone Research submitted to the faculty of Wesley College

in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Abstract

This seeks to showcase the way trainings and continued education has shaped the way nurses address the continuing developments and changes . It is through these trainings and further education that several factors are affected . In the end , there is a need to revitalize the processes

and mechanisms even more so that it can not only continuously address the challenges in the field , but also attract people into the nursing profession because of the relative gains it gives to individuals

Introduction

The nursing profession in itself is dynamic in nature . It seeks to address every concern of patients who suffer from different ailments Due to this scenario , many nursing professionals seek different training methods and mechanisms to pave the way for continued development . This study seeks to see the different practices incorporated by schools and institutions for nurses to be competent with the evolving and changing environment in the sector and its relevant outcomes . It is through these mechanisms that make nurses incorporate the changes happening in the sector and profession

Statement of the Problem

The research problem will revolve on how do institutions and organizations address the challenges posed by the constantly changing nursing sector . Addressing this , it can be argued that by properly creating training and curriculum for continued education , nurses can be dynamic and responsive to the changes brought about by development

Review of Literature

The review of literature looks into the different training programs made by institutions and organizations to address the evolving needs of nurses . The time frame of the literature review is from 2000 - 2008 . It seeks to show different objectives and programs made by schools and organizations to address the changes and developments happening in the nursing sector . In addition to that , after each study , there will be an explanation as to why it is important in the overall study

American Nurses Association (2001

This study looks into the way of addressing the shortage of nurses . One way which that was mentioned is the importance of educating people about the importance of the profession in society . Nurse Executives can be helpful by starting an organizational campaign to educate their staff about how to communicate in social and community settings (ANA , 2001 br

.3 ) Looking at this study , it can be argued that such study showcases the need to enhance and develop nurses due to their relative shortage in numbers . By properly looking into this challenge , the nursing profession can attract more people in entering the field

Virtual Space for the Nursing Continued Education (2004

This study showcases a method and initiative to enhance continued education in the nursing sector . The proponents seek to create a database that will enable Cuban nurses to continually be informed about new changes within the...