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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
Are Nurses exception? In fact we lagged behind Certain exceptional nurses have always been selfdirected learners
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
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
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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
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?
Stages
Analysis
Evaluation
Design
Implementation
Development
Analysis
Analyze needs Goals Priorities Resources Constraints and Alternate delivery systems Determine scope and sequence of training program (by task and job analysis)
Design
Emphasizes what will be taught Determine training approach Develop learning objectives Performance measures Training program specifications
Development
Emphasizes 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
Knowledge and Skills Attitudinal Change Better Performance Quality Patient Care Increased Job Satisfaction High Motivation
Institution
Personal
Content Areas
General Programs Hospital Specific Programs
Nursing Process Intravenous Therapy Communication Ethics
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