{"title":"The Choice to Persevere.","authors":"Jennifer Gentry","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20250321-03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20250321-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article explores the complex decisions nurses face in choosing to persevere in their profession amid adversities. It discusses the impact of the pandemic on nurses' professional choices, emphasizing the importance of personal career evaluation and the limits imposed by institutional and personal contexts. <b>[<i>J Contin Educ Nurs.</i> 2025;56(4):132-133.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"56 4","pages":"132-133"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143755467","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Increasing the Confidence of Postpartum Nurses in Recognizing and Reacting to Sudden Unexpected Postnatal Collapse of the Newborn.","authors":"Korrylee D Windler, Karen L Hessler","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20250313-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20250313-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Although sudden unexpected post-natal collapse (SUPC) occurs infrequently on the post-partum unit, it can be fatal to the newborn infant.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A needs assessment found that postpartum nurses had low confidence in their ability to recognize SUPC and act quickly to prevent infant morbidity and mortality. A skilled RN working on a postpartum unit created and implemented educational sessions to help postpartum nurses become better equipped to rescue a newborn on the postpartum unit who has SUPC.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After the educational intervention in this quality improvement project, RNs had greater confidence in their ability to recognize and react to SUPC. The authors suggest developing similar programs for postpartum units in multiple settings.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Continuing education for RNs on how to recognize and rescue infants experiencing SUPC is essential for ensuring patient safety. <b>[<i>J Contin Educ Nurs</i>. 2025;56(4):146-151.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"56 4","pages":"146-151"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143755465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How to Engage Nurses in Developing Their Professional Identity in Nursing.","authors":"Jennifer L Embree, Debra Liebig","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20250321-04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20250321-04","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nurses' personal identities have not always flourished into professional identity in nursing or that recognition of self and others impacted by the features, patterns, and principles leading to one identifying, performing, and thinking like a nurse. This column assists professional development specialists to teach professional identity in nursing. Key concepts will concentrate on personal identity, professionalism, and professional identity in nursing. <b>[<i>J Contin Educ Nurs.</i> 2025;56(4):134-137.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"56 4","pages":"134-137"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143755463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Educational Disparities in Professional Identity and Career Path Planning for Newly Graduated Nurses in China.","authors":"Wenli Zhou, Xiaoyi Wu, Yajun Yang","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20250313-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20250313-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Professional identity is a pivotal factor that influences career path planning for nurses. Few studies have examined the relationship between these two variables among newly graduated nurses (NGNs). This study assessed the association between professional identity and career path planning and examined educational disparities among NGNs in China.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess 238 NGNs. The Professional Identity Scale for Nursing Students and a career path planning questionnaire were used.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared with NGNs with associate's degrees, those with bachelor's degrees had lower professional identity, were less likely to choose clinical nursing, and more often selected nursing research or specialized nursing as their career paths. Multinomial logistic regression analysis showed that career path planning was significantly associated with professional identity and educational level.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Educational disparities were found between professional identity and career path planning, highlighting the need for tailored orientation training for NGNs with different educational levels in China. <b>[<i>J Contin Educ Nurs</i>. 2025;56(4):158-164.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"56 4","pages":"158-164"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143755461","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Incorporating Omics Nursing Literacy Into Nursing Education and Continuing Nursing Education in the Era of Precision Health.","authors":"Jianmei Yang, Aiping Wu, Yanyan Hong, Minhui Li, Guiru Lin, Wanyi Ou, Yanfei Ruan, Chenli Lin, Yinji Liang","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20250321-05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20250321-05","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Precision health, following traditional and evidence-based medicine, marks the third revolution in medical history. Incorporating omics nursing into both education and clinical practice is important. For RNs and students, information about omics and the associated technologies remains challenging but is crucial for integrating precision health into clinical practice.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>To provide a theoretical basis for advancing nursing continuing education in omics and precision nursing in clinical settings, this review examines the origins, clinical application, and advancement status of omics education.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Omics nursing education is interprofessional in nature and is growing rapidly; however, this review highlights educational gaps such as poor integration and practical disconnect.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>To overcome these issues, governments, hospitals, and universities should use interprofessional collaboration, advanced technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence, and policy benefits to offer multilevel omics nursing education for clinical nurses and students, which is crucial for advancing precision nursing in clinical settings. <b>[<i>J Contin Educ Nurs.</i> 2025;56(4):139-145.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"56 4","pages":"139-145"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143755464","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nursing Continuing Professional Development and Active Learning Strategies.","authors":"Jillian Roy, Jennifer Graebe","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20250321-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20250321-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Active learning strategies have significantly improved educational content delivery by shifting the focus from passive knowledge obtainment to active learner participation. This column will define active learning, outline its benefits, provide practical solutions for implementation, and discuss how active learning fosters a dynamic and effective learning environment conducive to achieving desired educational outcomes. These benefits, including enhanced comprehension, improved engagement, and a more effective learning environment, offer a promising outlook for the future of nursing and continuing professional development. <b>[<i>J Contin Educ Nurs.</i> 2025;56(4):129-131.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"56 4","pages":"129-131"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143755466","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Airlines and Health Care: Is Another Comparison Needed?","authors":"Patricia S Yoder-Wise","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20250321-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20250321-01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"56 4","pages":"127-128"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143755460","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michael G Healy, Labrini I Nelligan, Emil R Petrusa, Samantha G Nock, Denise O'Connell, Susan B Sepples, James A Gordon, Yoon Soo Park
{"title":"Evaluation of an Innovative Statewide Nurse Preceptor Education Program.","authors":"Michael G Healy, Labrini I Nelligan, Emil R Petrusa, Samantha G Nock, Denise O'Connell, Susan B Sepples, James A Gordon, Yoon Soo Park","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20250321-06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20250321-06","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In Maine's rapidly changing and often uncertain health care environment, skilled nurses who precept nursing students, new nurses, and transitioning nurses can play an important role in supporting the nursing workforce.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>An evaluation of the Maine Nursing Preceptor Education Program was conducted via collection and quantitative analysis of three waves of cross-sectional cohort data from 2019 and 2020 participants: (a) pre-program surveys, (b) post-workshop evaluations, and (c) 3-month post-program evaluations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The pre-program survey indicated that registrants were predominantly mid-career and new to nurse preceptor education. The post-workshop evaluation showed significant increases in respondent confidence in knowledge, skill, and ability in eight nurse preceptor domains (mean improvement > 20%, <i>p</i> < .001). At the 3-month post-program evaluation, most respondents had assumed the nurse preceptor role and indicated an interest in continuing professional development.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The Maine Nursing Preceptor Education Program was successful within Maine and can serve as a model for other programs. <b>[<i>J Contin Educ Nurs</i>. 2025;56(4):152-157.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"56 4","pages":"152-157"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143755462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mahmood Ahmed Aljadir, Raya Alhusban, Mutaz Alradaydeh, Mohammad J Alhawajreh
{"title":"Continuing Professional Development Among Nurses in Jordan: Perceptions, Importance, Motives, and Barriers.","authors":"Mahmood Ahmed Aljadir, Raya Alhusban, Mutaz Alradaydeh, Mohammad J Alhawajreh","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20250217-03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20250217-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Continuing professional development (CPD) is a type of lifelong learning and a means of gaining career security and personal development and assuring the public that professional knowledge is up-to-date. This study assessed Jordanian nurses' perceptions of the importance of CPD, their motives for obtaining CPD, and barriers to receiving CPD.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. Data collected included demographic information and responses to a questionnaire about CPD for nurses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings showed that the motives subscale had the highest mean score (<i>M</i> = 4.09, <i>SD</i> = 0.58), and the CPD activities subscale had the lowest mean score (<i>M</i> = 2.96, <i>SD</i> = 0.75).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Nurses understand the importance of CPD to improve nursing qualifications, enhance nursing practice, and promote health care quality. However, there are differences in how nurses perceive and engage in CPD. Addressing barriers and aligning intentions with actions could improve CPD participation. <b>[<i>J Contin Educ Nurs.</i> 2025;56(3):111-117.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"56 3","pages":"111-117"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143525104","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mass Casualty Emergency Preparedness Training Through an Academic-Practice Partnership.","authors":"Angela G Opsahl, Zack Schmidt, Tyler Hoffman, Samantha Academia, Sophia Graf, Kaitlynn Shull","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20250207-04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20250207-04","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mass casualty incidents overwhelm a health care system's resources. Stakeholders developed a pediatric mass casualty simulation with an unfolding timeline. A post-simulation debriefing identified opportunities to improve patient triage, interprofessional communication, and resource mobilization. Participants agreed that the simulation was effective, influenced their clinical behavior, and supported triage in clinical practice. <b>[<i>J Contin Educ Nurs.</i> 2025;56(3):95-97.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"56 3","pages":"95-97"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143525074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}