title: Professional development: factors that motivate staff.
abstract: Although many studies identify theories on learning motivation, few analyze motivating factors and barriers from the staff nurse perspective. A study involving RNs from a pediatric and an intensive care nursing service reveals factors that influence or restrain nurses from participating in professional activities.
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Dealy
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bass
mesh_terms: D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology*; D013192:Staff Development; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires