title: Directors of continuing nursing education: a national survey of educational needs.
abstract: Advancing technology and healthcare reform necessitate continuing nursing education to maintain competence. This study assesses the knowledge and skills needed to function as a director of continuing nursing education in a variety of settings, estimates the supply of qualified applicants for vacant director positions, and identifies essential academic needs of someone preparing for the director's position.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Carlley
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004522:Educational Status; D006801:Humans; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000193:education* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States