Nurses’ Views on Need for Professional Development in Nepal

Authors

  • Geeta Kamal Shrestha Department of nursing, Kathmandu University School of medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavre
  • N Bhandari Department of nursing, Kathmandu University School of medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavre
  • B Singh Department of nursing, Kathmandu University Dhulikhel Hospital, Dhulikhel, Kavre

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.90

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

This study explores the nurses' views on need for professional development and barriers in Nepal.

METHODS:

This is a qualitative content analysis study conducted among nurses from different health institutes. In-depth interviews and focus group discussions were used to obtain their views on need of professional development and major barriers against professional development in Nepal. Eleven nurses for in-depth interviews and three groups of six nurses each for focus group discussions were selected purposefully from Kathmandu University Hospital, Dhulikhel and Tribhuban University Teachng Hospital, Kathmnadu.

RESULTS:

Five themes emerged from qualitative data. "Continuing professional development", "supportive management", "nursing leadership", "recognition and respect" and "professional networking" were considered as essential factors for professional development. Lack of "commitment by the nurses", "female gender professional" and "lack of autonomy" were felt as barriers for the nursing professioanl development.

CONCLUSIONS:

Continuing professional development and supportive working environment are crucial to make nursing profession more dynamic and appealing in Nepal.

Keywords: continuing professional development, professional development, supportive managment

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Published

2010-09-30

How to Cite

Shrestha, G. K., Bhandari, N., & Singh, B. (2010). Nurses’ Views on Need for Professional Development in Nepal. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 49(179). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.90

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 179 (2010)

Section

Original Article

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