PubMed · 1992 · 19 citations · 0 references
EducationEducational AssessmentKnowledge RetentionNursing Knowledge ManagementContinuing Professional DevelopmentContinuing Professional EducationProcedural SkillsRetention In LearningRetention MeasurementSkills AssessmentClinical Skills DevelopmentContinuing Education Program EvaluationContinuing Nursing EducationKnowledge Retention AssessmentKnowledge Retention ProcessesKnowledge Retention TestsNurse RetentionNursing Continuing Professional Development
The authors investigate the knowledge retention and clinical application of physical assessment skills by nurses who participated in a required continuing education workshop. Tools were developed to measure the specific application of workshop concepts. Results support the underlying objectives of nursing staff development, which are to increase knowledge and improve skills.