Continuing professional development for nurses

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A collection of recently published journal articles, books and websites all available from the Healthcare Library located on the first floor of the Ark Centre.

Databases: BNI Plus, CINAHL and Intute.

This list was put together using the library's internet database collection.

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Journal articles

Title
Earn while you learn.
Source
Nursing Times, 2 Oct 2007, vol. 103, no. 40, p. 18-9, ISSN: 0954-7762.
Author(s)
Hoban-V.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title
The role of the clinical trial nurse... Oncology Nursing Society 32nd Annual Congress, April 24-27, 2007, Las Vegas, NV.
Source
Oncology Nursing Forum, 2007 Mar, vol. 34, no. 2, p. 559, ISSN: 0190-535X.
Author(s)
Catamero-D, Coursen-M, Lynch-L, parise-S, Lesko-Z, Moore-S, Mullaly-K.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
The impact of oncology education on practice--a literature review.
Source
European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 2007 Jul, vol. 11, no. 3, p. 255-61, (61 ref), ISSN: 1462-3889.
Author(s)
Wyatt-DE.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
Reflections on... research. A collection of papers may not reflect real learning.
Source
Nursing Times, 2007 Jul 24-30, vol. 103, no. 30, p. 13, ISSN: 0954-7762.
Author(s)
Wright-J.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
Time set aside for CPD plummets.
Source
Nursing Times, 2007 Jul 24-30, vol. 103, no. 30, p. 3, ISSN: 0954-7762.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
Dilemma.
Source
Nursing Times, 2007 Apr 24-30, vol. 103, no. 17, p. 11, ISSN: 0954-7762.
Author(s)
Pearce-C.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
Development and validation of a learning needs assessment scale: a continuing professional education tool for multiple sclerosis specialist nurses.
Source
Journal of Clinical Nursing, Jun 2007, vol. 16, no. 6, p. 1099-108, ISSN: 0962-1067.
Author(s)
While-A, Ullman-R, Forbes-A.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title
Barriers to participation in continuing education activities among rural and remote nurses.
Source
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, Mar-Apr 2007, vol. 38, no. 2, p. 58-66, ISSN: 0022-0124.
Author(s)
Penz-K, D-Arcy-C, Stewart-N.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title
Advancing practice by developing a primary care nursing programme.
Source
British Journal of Community Nursing, Apr 2006, vol. 11, no. 4, p. 167-73, ISSN: 1462-4753.
Author(s)
Thurtle-V, Saunders-M, Clarridge-A.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title
Supporting nurse prescribers: a Welsh perspective.
Source
Journal of Community Nursing, Oct 2006, vol. 20, no. 10, p. 10-4, ISSN: 0263-4465.
Author(s)
Surridge-A, Spriggs-T.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title
Can a clinical audit improve communication?
Source
Journal of Dementia Care, Sep-Oct 2006, vol. 14, no. 5, p. 17-8, ISSN: 1351-8372.
Author(s)
Herzberg-J, Reynolds-R, King-M.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title
Modernising cancer and palliative care education in the UK: insights from one Cancer Network.
Source
European Journal of Oncology Nursing, Jul 2006, vol. 103, no. 3, p. 187-97, ISSN: 1462-3889.
Author(s)
Kelly-D, Gould-D, White-I.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title
Implementation of an oncology continuing education course for nurses in Nicaragua.
Source
Oncology Nursing Forum, May 2006, vol. 33, no. 3, p. 529-31, ISSN: 0190-535X.
Author(s)
Yancey-M.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title
Frequently asked questions about continuing competence.
Source
SRNA Newsbulletin, 2007 Apr-May, vol. 9, no. 2, p. 21, ISSN: 1494-7668.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
How do you know if it is really continuing education?
Source
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, May-Jun 2006, vol. 37, no. 3, p. 100-1, ISSN: 0022-0124.
Author(s)
DeSilets-L.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title
Reflections on continuing competence.
Source
SRNA Newsbulletin, 2007 Apr-May, vol. 9, no. 2, p. 20, ISSN: 1494-7668.
Author(s)
Hamilton-C.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
Continuing education: a national imperative for school nursing practice.
Source
Journal School Nursing, Feb 2006, vol. 22, no. 1, p. 2-8, ISSN: 1059-8405.
Author(s)
Vought-O-Sullivan-V, Meehan-N, Havice-P.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title
Addressing the nursing work environment to promote patient safety.
Source
Nursing Forum, 2007 Jan-Mar, vol. 42, no. 1, p. 20-30, (31 ref), ISSN: 0029-6473.
Author(s)
Lin-L, Liang-BA.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
The essence of continuing education in nursing.
Source
British Journal of Nursing, 27 Oct 2005, vol. 14, no. 19, p. 1047, ISSN: 0966-0461.
Author(s)
Castledine-G.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title
A framework for developing continuing professional education and its application to neonatal resuscitation in the Sultanate of Oman.
Source
Journal of Neonatal Nursing, Jun 2005, vol. 11, no. 1, p. 18-21, ISSN: 1355-1841.
Author(s)
Kelley-J.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title
A historical challenge: nurses and emergencies.
Source
Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 2006, vol. 11, no. 3, p. 14p, (22 ref), ISSN: 1091-3734.
Author(s)
Gebbie-KM, Qureshi-KA.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
The utility of CPD for older adult mental health nurses.
Source
Nursing Times, 11 Oct 2005, vol. 101, no. 41, p. 34-9, ISSN: 0954-7762.
Author(s)
Bush-T, Meadows-Smith-D, Snowdon-Carr-V.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title
A professional in the making.
Source
Occupational Health, May 2005, vol. 57, no. 5, p. 25-8, ISSN: 0029-7917.
Author(s)
Olver-J, Zahopoulos-S.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title
Effectiveness of continuing education programmes in nursing: literature review.
Source
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2006 Aug, vol. 55, no. 4, p. 449-56, (39 ref), ISSN: 0309-2402.
Author(s)
Griscti-O, Jacono-J.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
Healthy work environments. Critical care nurses' work environments: a baseline status report.
Source
Critical Care Nurse, 2006 Oct, vol. 26, no. 5, p. 46-8, 49-50, 52-7, (47 ref), ISSN: 0279-5442.
Author(s)
Ulrich-BT, Lavandero-R, Hart-KA, Woods-D, Leggett-J, Taylor-D.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
NT research. Exploring staff nurses' views on professional development.
Source
Nursing Times, 2006 Mar 28-Apr 3, vol. 102, no. 13, p. 36-8, (14 ref), ISSN: 0954-7762.
Author(s)
Wood-J.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
Continuing education: a national imperative for school nursing practice.
Source
Journal of School Nursing, 2006 Feb, vol. 22, no. 1, p. 2-8, (19 ref), ISSN: 1059-8405.
Author(s)
Vought-O-Sullivan-V, Meehan-NK, Havice-PA, Pruitt-RH.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
Identifying discharge practice training needs.
Source
Nursing Standard, 2006 Mar 29-Apr 4, vol. 20, no. 29, p. 47-51, (22 ref), ISSN: 0029-6570.
Author(s)
Lees-L, Emmerson-K.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
The bones of orthopaedic nurse education: a collaborative approach to practice development.
Source
Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing, 2006 Feb, vol. 10, no. 1, p. 21-4, (8 ref 3 bib), ISSN: 1361-3111.
Author(s)
Fotheringham-D, Wellington-B, Wink-D.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
Mentoring: rekindle the passion for nursing!.
Source
Critical Care Nurse, 2006 Apr, vol. 26, no. 2, NTI Abstract Supplement: , p. S27, ISSN: 0279-5442.
Author(s)
Bonuel-N, Leonard-J, McKnight-R.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
Critical care nurse/teacher/mentor -- staff driven unit-based education.
Source
Critical Care Nurse, 2006 Apr, vol. 26, no. 2, NTI Abstract Supplement: , p. S18, ISSN: 0279-5442.
Author(s)
Stupak-D, Cedeno-L.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
From curriculum to accreditation: assessing educational quality.
Source
European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 2005 Dec, vol. 9, no. 4, p. 288-9, (1 ref), ISSN: 1462-3889.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
Are you the best leader you can be?
Source
American Journal of Nursing, 2006 Feb, vol. 106, no. 2, p. 67-9, ISSN: 0002-936X.
Author(s)
Hassmiller-SB.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
Castledine column. The essence of continuing education in nursing.
Source
British Journal of Nursing, 2005 Oct 27-Nov 9, vol. 14, no. 19, p. 1047, (1 ref), ISSN: 0966-0461.
Author(s)
Castledine-G.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
The utility of CPD for older adult mental health nurses... continuing professional development.
Source
Nursing Times, 2005 Oct 11-17, vol. 101, no. 41, p. 34-9, (30 ref), ISSN: 0954-7762.
Author(s)
Bush-T, Meadows-Smith-D, Snowdon-Carr-V, Rao-VB, Collishaw-H.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
Training bank.
Source
Nursing Standard, 2005 Sep 14-20, vol. 20, no. 1, p. 69, ISSN: 0029-6570.
Author(s)
Jenkins-A.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
Professional development. Facilitating the implementation of lifelong learning in nursing.
Source
British Journal of Nursing, 2005 Jul 28-Aug 10, vol. 14, no. 14, p. 761-7, (50 ref), ISSN: 0966-0461.
Author(s)
Gopee-N.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
Community assessment: learning through a personal development plan.
Source
Paediatric Nursing, 2005 Sep, vol. 17, no. 7, p. 34-6, (5 ref), ISSN: 0962-9513.
Author(s)
Crapper-J.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
Linking theory and practice in children's nursing: lessons from abroad.
Source
Paediatric Nursing, 2005 Jun, vol. 17, no. 5, p. 24-8, (26 ref), ISSN: 0962-9513.
Author(s)
Maiden-V, Hewitt-Taylor-J.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
Nurses' perceptions of continuing professional development.
Source
Nursing Standard, 2005 Jul 6-12, vol. 19, no. 43, p. 41-9, (19 ref), ISSN: 0029-6570.
Author(s)
Hughes-E.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
Registered nurses approve continuing competence requirements.
Source
SRNA Newsbulletin, 2005 Jun-Jul, vol. 7, no. 3, p. 19, ISSN: 1494-7668.
Author(s)
McKay-S.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
Blackburn with Darwen action learning set -- a model for improving the interface between inpatient and community teams.
Source
Mental Health Review, 2005 Mar, vol. 10, no. 1, p. 22-5, (6 ref), ISSN: 1361-9322.
Author(s)
West-P.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
Virtual campus: professional development extends through the Internet.
Source
Canadian Nurse, 2005 Feb, vol. 101, no. 2, p. 10, ISSN: 0008-4581.
Author(s)
Fletcher-M.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title
Developing ourselves.
Source
Journal of Nursing Education, 2005 Sep, vol. 44, no. 9, p. 391-2, (1 ref), ISSN: 0148-4834.
Author(s)
Bellack-JP.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Books

Classmark: L125
Title: Bailliere's study skills for nurses. - 3rd ed.
Collation: xv, 344p
Authors: Maslin-Prothero, Sian (editor)
Publication Info: Edinburgh : Bailliere Tindall, 2005.

Classmark: WY54
Title: Guided reflection, advancing practice.
Collation: xii, 244p.
Authors: Johns, Christopher
Publication Info: Oxford : Blackwell Science, 2002.

Classmark: WY49
Title: The PREP handbook.
Collation: 24p.
Authors: Nursing and Midwifery Council
Publication Info: London : Nursing Midwifery Council, 2002.

Classmark: WY49
Title: Interprofessional post-qualifying education for nurses, working together in health and social care.
Collation: xvii,111p.
Authors: Glen, Sally; Leiba, Tony (editors)
Publication Info: Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2004.

Classmark: WY40
Title: Quinn's principles and practice of nurse education. - 5th ed.
Collation: xi, 508p
Authors: Quinn, Francis M.; Hughes, Suzanne J.
Publication Info: Cheltenham : Nelson Thornes, 2007.

Websites

Your development framework : part 1
This publication produced by the Northern Ireland Practice and Education Council for Nursing and Midwifery in August 2005 aims to provide practical guidance on starting to keep a portfolio of professional development for the purposes of continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

Association of Respiratory Nurse Specialists
The Association of Respiratory Nurse Specialists (ARNS) is a speciality forum for respiratory nurses. It aims to provide a supportive network for respiratory nurse specialists and to promote the speciality practice of respiratory nursing through education and professional development.

British Association of Critical Care Nurses (BACCN)
The British Association of Critical Care Nurses (BACCN) is a registered UK charity which exists to provide opportunities and services for members which support personal and professional development, and promote the art and science of critical care nursing. The website provides information about membership and details of the structure and activities of the organisation.

Virtual midwifery library
The Virtual Midwifery Library was devised by Amanda Williamson and Nicki Young at the School of Nursing and Midwifery Hellesdon, University of East Anglia. It has been created for midwives and students midwives, aiming to help them find relevant and quality resources on the Internet. This resource may also be of use to other Health Care Professionals.