This document discusses continuing education in nursing. It defines continuing education as training undertaken after basic professional education to improve competence, not to gain new qualifications. Continuing education consists of planned learning experiences to enhance professional practice. It bridges gaps between knowledge/demands and balances employee capabilities with job demands. Continuing education differs from in-service training by coordinating local and state program attendance. Nurse administrators play a role by coordinating efforts, recording programs, justifying changes, and ensuring resources for staff development and quality continuing education programs.

1. CONTINUING EDUCATION
IN NURSING
By;
Mr. MANULAL. V.S
FACULTY
CACEE, University of Kerala,
Thiruvananthapuram.

2. CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing education is a type of staff
development. Here actually extension of
opportunities for reading, studying, and
training to any person (adult) following
completion or withdrawal from formal
education.

3. CONTINUING EDUCATION…
Definition.
• Continuing education has been defined as
the training that an individual undertakes
after the end of basic professional education
to improve competence as a practitioner and
not with a view to gain a new diploma or
license .

4. CONTINUING EDUCATION
It consists of planned learning experiences
designed to promote the development of
knowledge, skills and attitude for the
enhancement of professional practice .
OUTCOMES OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
- Bridges the gap between knowledge and demand
of service, research and practice; educational
ideals and reality of clinical setting.
- It balances between employee’s capabilities and
job demand .

5. CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing education is different from in-service
education, because continuing education co-
ordinates attendance at approved programs locally
as well as in the state . Continuing professional
education is always after the basic professional
education .

6. PLANNING FOR CONTINUING
EDUCATION
Planning formula
• What is to be done ?
• Why it is necessary?
• How it is to be done ?
• Where is to be done ?
• When is it to be done?
• Who should do the job ?

7. PLANNING FOR CONTINUING
EDUCATION
STEPS
1. Establishing goals compatible with the purpose or mission of
the organization.
2. Deciding upon specific objectives consistent with these goals
.
3. Determining the course of action required to meet the
specific objectives.
4. Assessing the available resources for establishing the
program. People and financial resources are of particular
significance .
5. Establishing a workable budget, appropriate for the program.
6. Evaluating the results at stated intervals.
7. Reassessing the goals ad updating the plan periodically.

8. PURPOSES OF CONTINUING
EDUCATION
• For improved professional practice.
• Aid in updating knowledge and skills at all
levels of the organization .
• Cope with latest trends and developments in
our Nursing field .
• Equip with knowledge of current research and
developments.
• To learn new knowledge and maintain old
competencies.

9. PURPOSES OF CONTINUING
EDUCATION ……. Cont…….
• Develops interest and job satisfaction among
the staff.
• Create supportive environment with
opportunities for growth and communication.
• Adjust to change.
• For developing better leadership skills ,
motivation and better attitude .
• For achieving self-development and self
confidence .

10. PRODERS OF CONTINUING
EDUCATION
• Universities and professional educational
institutions.
• Professional organizations .
• Employers.
• Independent providers.
• Health care institutions such as hospitals etc.

11. ROLE OF NURSE ADMINISTRATORS
IN CONTINUING EDUCATION
• Mutual co-ordination and assistance , unity of
effort is maintained.
• Must have proper recording and reporting
system.
• Must become involved in creating new
solutions for problems both old and new.
• They must justify and initiate changes needed
for the improvement of nursing care.

12. ROLE OF NURSE ADMINISTRATORS
IN CONTINUING EDUCATION…
Cont…
• Nurses who with no help shape their own destiny
must be aware of the forces at work, which will
affect their future roles.
• Ensure that there are adequate resources for staff
development.
• Assumes responsibility for quality of continuing
education program.