Staff development has been identified in the literature as an important factor in job satisfaction. The areas of professional staff development defined in the Magnet studies include:
a. orientation.
b. formal education.
c. in-service education.
d. career development.
e. continuing education.
B, C, D, E
Staff development, as defined in the Magnet studies (Halfer, 2007; Kramer & Hafner, 1989; McClure et al., 1983), was identified as having four areas of professional development beyond orientation. The four areas included in-service education, continuing education, formal education, and career development.
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