title: Knowledge retention and clinical application after continuing education.
abstract: The authors investigate the knowledge retention and clinical application of physical assessment skills by nurses who participated in a required continuing education workshop. Tools were developed to measure the specific application of workshop concepts. Results support the underlying objectives of nursing staff development, which are to increase knowledge and improve skills.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Kellmer-Langan
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hunter
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Nottingham
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D015402:Nursing Education Research