(4th Year Student, SMMCN & MT) INTRODUCTION: • For any organization to be effective needs 5 M's. • Staff is the key to the development and success of organization. • In nursing organization one of the important duties of nursing managers is staff development for improving the quality of nursing care. • Staff development is the process directed towards the personal and professional growth of the nurses and other professional while they are employed by a health care agency. TYPES OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT: 1. Induction training. 2. Job orientation. 3. In - service education. 4. Continuing education.
Among them we are going to discuss in service education(nature and
it's scope). In service training in nursing is seen as a necessary component to help the professional nurse to keep up to date on the most recent developments in nursing and to be able to manage the demands of nursing practice. DEFINITION: Plnned educational experience provided on the job setting and closely identified with service in order to help a person perform more effectively. -National league of Nurses NATURE AND SCOPE OF IN - SERVICE EDUCATION: The in-service training programme is important for all professionals who are in service so the professionals should participate in these training to act as an active professional. Nature of this program should be based upon learning and training according to the latest modification in curriculum design for the specific class. This programme includes the knowledge about various administrative procedures and systems required during the professional practice. In-Service programme updates the knowledge time to time and is planned to motivate the professionals to act ideally as professional counsellors and career guide.As the professional growth depends upon the working knowledge and interest of the professionals.
Maintenance and familiarity with new knowledge and
subject matter.
Increased skill in providing care.
Improved attitudes and skills.
Greater skills in utilizing community resources and in working with adults.
Public Sector Competency-Based Development and Self-Assessment Handbook: A Self Assessment Handbook for Public Servants, Their Supervisors and Trainers