Continuing Education as a Core Component of Nursing Professional Development

J Contin Educ Nurs. 2020 Jan 1;51(1):6-8. doi: 10.3928/00220124-20191217-02.

Abstract

Nursing professional development and continuing nursing education are often used interchangeably. However, there is a difference, and as educators we need to be able to speak to these differences. This article depicts the unique aspects of both and their valuable contributions to the profession of nursing. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2020;51(1):6-8].

MeSH terms

  • Career Mobility*
  • Education, Nursing, Continuing*
  • Humans
  • Professional Competence
  • Staff Development*