Outcomes achieved from organizational investment in nursing continuing professional development.

Full Abstract

Healthcare leaders invest in knowledge and skill development of nurses through continuing professional development activities with the objectives of retaining a competent workforce, ensuring the provision of quality patient care, and promoting the recruitment of nurses. However, it remains unclear if organizational investment in the knowledge and skill development of nurses actually benefits patients or organizations. The author discusses the evidence regarding the relationship between organizationally sponsored nursing continuing professional development and outcomes and the implications for organizations.

Author information

Author/s: Covell, Christine L (CL);

Affiliation: Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. christine.covell(-atsign-)utoronto.ca

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: The Journal of nursing administration (J Nurs Adm), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Oct; vol 39 (issue 10) : pp 438-43

Dates: Created 2009/10/12; Completed 2009/10/26;

PMID: 19820526, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/26/2009, IMS Date: )

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