Abstract
A survey of 5% of the trained nursing staff in Plymouth was carried out in late 1992/early 1993 to obtain information on professional development preferences, the value of journals read and methods used to obtain access to journals. Results from the structured interview suggested that most of the Plymouth staff would exceed the minimum number of study days (5 days over 3 years) proposed by the UKCC for PREP. Attending a study day was the most popular method of updating clinical knowledge, and the most popular combination of learning styles was a study day, backed up by further reading. Reading of journals was selective, most staff reading only the articles of interest to them personally. Journals with a strong clinical/technical orientation were valued. Few units were planning new journal subscriptions. The concept of an SDI service was popular, though subjects selected were often general, and frequently multidisciplinary. Recommendations concerned the provision of a library back‐up service for study days, preparation of a self‐access open learning package, and review of specialized information services.
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