A nurse manager at a home-care agency is planning a continuing education program for the home-care staff nurses. Which type of continuing education program should the nurse manager plan?
a. On-line training modules
b. A structured written teaching module each nurse completes individually
c. A workshop training day, with a professional speaker, where nurses can interact with each other
d. One-on-one continuing education training with each nurse
ANS: C
Because of the unique practice environment of home care nurses, it is important for an agency to facilitate sharing among peers to decrease work-related stress, increase job satisfaction, and support high-quality patient care. On-line training, written teaching modules, and one-on-one training would not allow for any sharing with peers.
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