Needs of continuing nursing education for nurses with low seniority：a qualitative study

Abstract

Objective To explore the needs of continuing nursing education for nurses with low seniority, so as to provide basis for further education practices.Methods Qualitative design was used and a semi-structure interview was conducted in a purposive sample of 15 nurses with low seniority.The materials were analyzed by phenomenological procedures.Results The data was read, coded, analyzed and summarized for four main themes, including the clear understanding of the purpose and importance of continuing nursing education;hoping to get a practical continuing nursing education; hoping to use multiple training methods; a distance between status and expectation.Conclusions Educators should pay attention to the actual needs of nurses with low seniority, use multiple training methods and strengthen organizational management to improve the quality of continuing nursing education. Key words: Nurses with low seniority;  Continuing nursing education;  Need;  Qualitative study