Outcome evaluation of a clinical nurse specialist continuing education pilot program: an intervention study with three repeated measures.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nurses must stay current on various professional requirements and advancements to deliver safe and effective patient care. Continuing education is essential for maintaining nursing competency, promoting job satisfaction, and upholding high standards in healthcare. This study aims to assess the effects of a continuing education pilot program on nurses' perceived practice outcomes and the barriers they face. Additionally, we sought to explore the possible links between job satisfaction, clinical nurse specialist core skills, and perceived practice outcomes and barriers.

Methods

This is a pilot intervention study with three repeated measures. A web-based survey was administered to Finnish nurses in both an intervention group (n = 35) and a control group (n = 44) at t

SUBMITTER: Wright M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12551182 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature