An Assessment of Factors Influencing Illinois Registered Nurse Participation in Continuing Education PDF Download

Author: Valerie Jean Ting
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Languages : en
Pages : 188

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In an era of constant change, continuing education is intended to help nurses to stay abreast of technological and informational changes. The purpose of this study was to contribute to a better understanding of the participation of Illinois registered nurses in continuing education. Descriptive research methodology was employed to examine beliefs and practices regarding continuing education for nurses. Data were collected from 694 registered nurses in 32 hospitals from 29 counties in Illinois. A statistically significant relationship existed between the respondents' incentives for participation in continuing education and their: (1) region; and (2) educational attainment. A statistically significant relationship also existed between the respondents and their perceptions regarding participation in continuing education topics of interest and their: (1) years of licensure as a registered nurse; (2) size of the hospital where the nurse was employed; and (3) primary area of practice.