Motivations and Attitudes Toward Further Education: A Cross-Sectional, Descriptive Predictive Study.
Background: Educational requirements in healthcare are constantly evolving, and understanding nurses' motivations toward continuing education is critical to designing nursing programs, developing workforce strategies, and ensuring better healthcare outcomes. Objectives: This study aimed to examine t...
| Publicado en: | Nursing Reports Vol. 15; no. 6; pp. 190 - 203 |
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