Abstract
This is an evaluation of neonatal nurses continued professional development delivered in Vietnam. Course outcomes of participant's academic and clinical performance, nurse feedback and service improvement were mapped to Kirkpatrick's evaluation model. The data showed that the nurses were proficient in technical skills but possessed limited autonomous clinical decision-making ability. The training enhanced their understanding of the evidence base underpinning neonatal care, but their learning experience was restricted by limited academic resources available in Vietnamese. The results of the evaluation concluded that in order to support nurses in constructing their own practice knowledge, the training provided should be founded on their individualised and specific clinical and contextual needs rather than replicating existing programmes. Recommendations for nurse continued professional development consists of building capacity amongst the local nursing workforce to ensure sustainability of learning and enhance clinical outcomes.
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