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Continuing Education in Nursing
Prof. Rafath Razia
Principal Government College of Nursing Hyderabad
History of Continuing Education in Nursing“Let us never consider ourselves as finished
nurses…..We must be learning all our lives”
-Florence Nightingale The idea of continuing education in nursing is
as old as organized nursing, but the concept of lifelong learning for the practitioner has developed slowly
The history of continuing education in nursing has shown that educational institutions generally have been slow to accept responsibility for assisting the practitioner who wishes to add to her nursing knowledge and skill
Need Rapid technological advances related to knowledge explosion
have greatly altered the practice of nursing The gap between scientific knowledge and its application
grows wider each year as a result of multiple influences Elimination of certain illnesses, particularly the
communicable diseases New drugs to cure some illnesses and alter the course of
many Surgeries are being performed successfully in areas that
would not have been attempted 10-20 years ago Organ transplants are no more a novelty Complex and intricate machinery can extend lives All these advances require more highly skilled nursing care in
a great variety of settings Continuing education is an accepted way of life
Nurses and Continuing Education Are Nurses exception? In fact we lagged behind Certain exceptional nurses have always been
self-directed learners
Once a Nurse, always a Nurse? “some continuation training in service for
nurses would promote the well-being of the nation”
Major reason for continuing education in nursing: the improvement in professional practice
Life-long learning in nursing relates not only to professional practice but also to the development of the person as an individual and as a responsible citizen
Charles Judd AJN (1928)
Definitions “Continuing education is any extension of
opportunities for reading, study and training to young persons and adults following their completion of or withdrawal from full-time school and college programs”
Dictionary of Education
Adult Education The terms Continuing Education and Adult
Education are often used interchangeably
Continuing Nursing Education “Educational activities primarily designed to
keep registered nurses abreast of their particular field of interest and do not lead to any formal advanced standing in the profession”
Nursing Thesaurus of the International Nursing Index
In-service Education “Planned instructional or training program
provided by an employing agency in the employment setting and is designed to increase competence in a specific area”
In-service Education is one aspect of continuing education, but the terms are not interchangeable
Continuing Professional Development
Take on new responsibilities
Conduct
research
Paper presentation at conference
Team teachi
ng
Study for higher degree
International exchange
Types Orientation to introduce new recruits to the
basic aspects of the job so that they can perform their job effectively
Continuing education for the improvement of knowledge, skills and attitudes
Management skills and leadership training
Staff development program is directed toward expanding to the fullest all the potentials of an individual
Individual Interest Promotion Programs Future Oriented Programs to prepare
learners for the future activities
The Planning Formula
What is to be done?
Why is it necessary
How is it to be done?
Where is it to be done?
When is it to be done?
Who should do the job?
Stages
Analysis
Design
Development
Implementation
Evaluation
Analysis Analyze needs Goals Priorities Resources Constraints and Alternate delivery systems Determine scope and sequence of training
program (by task and job analysis)
DesignEmphasizes what will be taught Determine training approach Develop learning objectives Performance measures Training program specifications
DevelopmentEmphasizes on how the content will be
taught Develop curriculum guide Lesson plan Supportive teaching aids Revise material
Implementation Implement training plan Conduct training Formative evaluation Document training results
Evaluation Conduct summative evaluation Analyze collected information Initiate corrective action
Benefits of Continuing Nursing Education
New / Improved • Knowledge and Skills • Attitudinal Change
Institution• Better Performance• Quality Patient Care
Personal
• Increased Job Satisfaction
• High Motivation
Content Areas
•Nursing Process•Intravenous Therapy•Communication•Ethics
General Programs
•Maternity•Pediatrics•Surgical•Orthopedics
Hospital Specific
Programs
•CVP Care•Neonatal CPR•Ventilator•Dialysis
Area Specific
Programs
Learning Learning continues through out life and is
called “lifelong learning” From “womb” to “tomb” Learning makes life easier, fuller longer and
more enjoyable Learning has practical purpose
In-service Educator Public Relations Educational
Preparation with emphasis on Adult Education
The Continuing Educator as a Continuing Learner
Clinical Knowledge and Skill
Working with Adults Broad Knowledge
Base Concern for People
Determination Self-confidence Zest for life Innate curiosity Love for
adventure Desire to search
the unknown Flexibility Creativity Resourcefulness
Thanks and Best Wishes