Research article summary (published 28 Feb 2008):

Reframing professional development for first-line nurses.

Full Abstract

Within a context of healthcare restructuring and a shift toward individualized continuing competency in Canada, this inductive, narrative inquiry explored positive learning experiences of first-line acute care nurses. The written stories of eight self-selected participants were collected and unstructured follow-up interviews were conducted. The stories and interview transcripts were examined using categorical-content and holistic-form analysis, and analyzed in light of literature relating to adult education and professional development in nursing. Emergent themes included life-changing learning and learning through one's own, and other's, experiences. The findings highlight the need to re-frame professional development for nurses in Canada, specifically by valuing and utilizing shared workplace experiences.

Author information

Author/s: Jantzen, Darlaine (D);

Affiliation: University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta. jantzend(-atsign-)camosun.bc.ca

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Nursing inquiry (Nurs Inq), published in Australia. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2008-Mar; vol 15 (issue 1) : pp 21-9

Dates: Created 2008/02/14; Completed 2008/05/22;

PMID: 18271787, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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Attitude of Health Personnel Education, Nursing, Continuing - organization & administration Female Follow-Up Studies Health Facility Environment - organization & administration Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Interprofessional Relations Medical Errors - nursing; psychology

Narration Nursing Methodology Research Nursing Staff, Hospital - education; psychology Organizational Culture Problem-Based Learning Professional Competence Questionnaires Self Efficacy Staff Development - organization & administration

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