Motivational factors influencing nurses’ participation in continuing education sessions: A hospital-based study

Abstract

In order to stay up-to-date in the nursing field, nurses must pursue continuous education. This study examined nurses’ motivations to take part in continuing education activities by conducting a survey amongst a sample of nurses employed in two hospitals in south-east Morocco. The survey was carried out using a two-part self-administered questionnaire. Out of 144 nurses who received the questionnaire, 118 (84%) replied. The results showed that the majority of nurses have never participated in a continuing education session in the last 3 years. Respondents’ motivation for continuing education was mainly intrinsic, with the emphasis on factors related to professional competence and knowledge seeking. The use of such results can therefore be of great use to both managers and practitioners in planning continuing education programmes. However, it is desirable that more studies take place to investigate further the issue of continuing education with the aim of promoting and developing professional nursing skills.

Motivations Driving Career Choices: Insights From a Study Among Nursing Students

“…The nursing profession is demanding and complex, requiring a deep commitment to learning and a strong desire to improve the health and well-being of the population. It also provides the chance to work in a dynamic and constantly evolving field ( Ait Ali et al, 2023 ).…”