PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ON THE COMPETENCE OF STAFF NURSES: INPUT FOR ENHANCEMENT TRAINING NEEDS PROGRAM

This investigation was sought to measure the perceived upshots of continuing professional development (CPD) related to the competencies of selected nurses at the Gov. Faustino N. Dy Sr. Memorial Hospital. Utilizing a descriptive research method, this analysis employed a structured questionnaire among the 92 staff nurses identified through total enumeration. With a Cronbach’s α of 0.80 – 0.90, the author assessed eight domains on communication, analytical/assessment, community practice, leadership, policy development, financial management, cultural competency and public health sciences. Using frequency and percentage distribution, weighted mean and standard deviation, the data were analyzed. Results disclosed that CPD was distinguished as “highly effective” amidst all domains, with assessment/analytical skills acquiring the highest mean (3.72) and management skills and financial planning skills (3.38) as the lowest. Generally, CPD critically enhanced nurses’ competence and confidence in clinical decision-making, cultural sensitivity and leadership, whereas emphasizing gaps between financial liyteracy and policy advocacy. These results accent the need for potential CPD programs delivering underdeveloped domains including resource management, community health leadership and policy engagement to equip nurses for ever-changing healthcare demands.