Continuing Professional Development Concerns of Senior Staff Nurses at the National University Hospital, Singapore
Organisational Leadership
Training ＆ Education
Workforce Transformation
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2018
To explore the continuing professional development (CPD) values and reasons for non-fulfillment among senior staff nurses. CPD programs tailored to individual and organizational needs enhance learning outcomes and workforce development.
Year Submitted: 2018
Published Date: 31 December 2018
Tags: Organisational Leadership, Training ＆ Education, Workforce Transformation, Human Resource, Staff Development, Knowledge Management, Knowledge Sharing, Community Of Practice, Learning Approach, Self-Directed Learning, Job Redesign, Professional Development
About this Content
Aims
To explore the continuing professional development (CPD) values and reasons for non-fulfillment among senior staff nurses
Background
Barriers to CPD participation were identified as workload, time constraints, and lack of support for personal development in the workplace. | Nurses expressed the need for more tailored CPD opportunities to meet their career development needs. | Descriptive qualitative case study design, involving 10 senior staff nurses in semi-structured interviews. | Nurses who participated reported improved professional satisfaction and commitment to lifelong learning. Themes such as work-life balance and career planning were identified as key drivers for CPD participation. | Key lessons included the need for strong organizational support for CPD and the importance of clear communication regarding professional development goals. | A holistic approach to CPD is essential for enhancing career satisfaction and ensuring professional growth in nursing. | Keywords: Continuing Professional Development, Nursing, Healthcare Education, Professional Growth, Career Development | Mary Tan Mui Leng | mary_tan@nuhs.edu.sg
Methods
Conducted a qualitative case study using semi-structured interviews with 10 SSNs from Medical and Surgical Wards; analyzed data thematically.
Results
Identified themes such as the value of CPD, motives for participation, and factors like work-life balance, communication gaps, and management support as key influences.
Conclusion
CPD programs tailored to individual and organizational needs enhance learning outcomes and workforce development.
Lessons Learnt
Engaging nursing supervisors in collaborative career planning and flexible CPD strategies fosters better participation and staff satisfaction.
Additional Information
Published in Healthcare Education and Training Journals
Keywords
CPD, Nursing, Career Development, Workforce Education
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | National University Hospital, Nanyang Technological University |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Mary Tan Mui Leng, Lee Yew Jin |
Project Member(s) |
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Mary Tan Mui Leng - mary_tan@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
21_NUH_Continuing_Professional_Development_Needs_of_Senior_Staff_Nurses_at_NUH_combine.pdf