title: Transfer of continuing education to practice: testing an evaluation model.
abstract: A continuing education (CE) program is successful only to the extent that a recommended practice or behavior is implemented. The social system in which the nurse practices and the nurse's own receptiveness to change also influence the application of new knowledge.
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Peden
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Rose
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000592:standards*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010353:Patient Education as Topic