Nurse Responses to Re-tooling Practice, Education, and Management Roles

Responses from 409 registered nurses, 105 nurse managers, 144 nurse educators, and 31 licensed practical nurses indicated that 92% were willing to retool, defined as prepare for evolving nursing roles. They were less likely to be aware of employer expectations or supports for retooling. Areas needin...

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Published in:The Journal of continuing education in nursing Vol. 32; no. 6; p. 254
Main Authors: Kjervik, Diane K, Leonard, Dianne J
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01-11-2001
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Summary:Responses from 409 registered nurses, 105 nurse managers, 144 nurse educators, and 31 licensed practical nurses indicated that 92% were willing to retool, defined as prepare for evolving nursing roles. They were less likely to be aware of employer expectations or supports for retooling. Areas needing development included critical thinking, computer skills, leadership, quality improvement, and legal aspects. (SK)
ISSN:0022-0124
DOI:10.3928/0022-0124-20011101-08