The impact of continuing education programs on nurses' professional growth in Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi
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Background of the Study
Continuing education (CE) plays a vital role in ensuring that healthcare professionals, including nurses, maintain and enhance their skills and knowledge throughout their careers. The healthcare field is constantly evolving, with new medical technologies, treatments, and best practices emerging regularly. Therefore, it is essential for nurses to engage in continuing education to stay current with these developments, improve their practice, and provide high-quality patient care (Ogunbiyi et al., 2023).
At the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Makurdi, continuing education programs are implemented to foster the professional growth of nurses. These programs encompass a variety of activities, including workshops, seminars, online courses, and conferences, aimed at enhancing nursing knowledge and skills in clinical care, leadership, and patient safety (Durojaiye et al., 2023). Research indicates that nurses who engage in CE programs experience improved job satisfaction, increased confidence in their abilities, and better patient outcomes (Tijani et al., 2024). This study will explore the impact of continuing education on the professional growth of nurses at FMC Makurdi, focusing on how these programs influence clinical competence, career advancement, and job satisfaction.
Statement of the Problem
Although continuing education is widely recognized as a valuable tool for nurses’ professional development, its specific impact on the professional growth of nurses at the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi, has not been comprehensively studied. Understanding how CE programs affect nurses' clinical practice and job satisfaction is crucial for optimizing the design and delivery of these programs.
Objectives of the Study
1. To examine the impact of continuing education programs on the professional growth of nurses at the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi.
2. To evaluate the relationship between participation in continuing education programs and nurses' clinical competence.
3. To assess how continuing education programs influence nurses' job satisfaction and career advancement at FMC Makurdi.
Research Questions
1. How do continuing education programs impact the professional growth of nurses at the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi?
2. What is the relationship between participation in continuing education programs and nurses' clinical competence?
3. How do continuing education programs influence nurses' job satisfaction and career advancement at FMC Makurdi?
Research Hypotheses
1. Continuing education programs significantly impact the professional growth of nurses at the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi.
2. Nurses who participate in continuing education programs demonstrate higher clinical competence than those who do not.
3. Continuing education programs improve job satisfaction and career advancement for nurses at the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study will focus on nurses employed at the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi, who participate in continuing education programs. Limitations may include variability in the quality of CE programs and differences in nurses’ baseline professional development.
Definitions of Terms
• Continuing Education (CE): Educational activities designed to maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills.
• Professional Growth: The development of a nurse's career through skill enhancement, job satisfaction, and career advancement.
• Nurses: Healthcare professionals responsible for providing patient care and administering treatments.
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