Analysis of the Concept “Continuing Education’’ in Nursing Education

Abstract

The term continuing education is extensively used throughout nursing education literature. This paper sought to reexamine the concept 'continuing education' for its meaning, relevance and appropriateness of application. The authors examined the definitions of continuing education from dictionaries, thesauruses, and current nursing education literature for meanings, usages, attributes, antecedents and consequences in line with Walker and Avant (2005) method of concept analysis. Model, borderline, and contrary cases were also presented. The paper concludes that the development of a theory of continuing education is usually preceded by a logical analysis of the concept which includes distinguishing properties, antecedents and outcomes of further education. The subsequent step in the development of the theory of lifelong education requires establishing theoretical relationships between perceptions, motivation and barriers to continuing education. It recommends that empirical studies of further education, whether qualitative or quantitative can be carried out to find out the effects of lifelong education on the nursing profession to enhance research in nursing and advance professionalism in nursing.

Front Line Nurse Managers’ Attitudes And Perceived Barriers Towards Continuous Education In Nursing; Sri Lanka

“…Education is an interactive process that increases productivity and creativity by enabling individuals to adopt new behavior throughout stages of life. The process of education empowers individuals to achieve their life goals in their discipline (Agyepong, 2018). Nursing is a scientifically rigorous discipline that regularly requires updated information to ensure that the best care is provided to patients (Agyepong, 2018) (Ekici, 2003).…”

“…The process of education empowers individuals to achieve their life goals in their discipline (Agyepong, 2018). Nursing is a scientifically rigorous discipline that regularly requires updated information to ensure that the best care is provided to patients (Agyepong, 2018) (Ekici, 2003). The continuous education of the nursing profession, with psychomotor and critical thinking skills, together has proven to be cooperative in people and society in accomplishing the health-needs.…”