Abstract
Introduction: Cardiology nursing is one of the most challenging nursing specialties. Online continuing professional development (CPD) programs may allow nurses to fulfil the demand for specialty competency. Methods and materials: This manuscript described the process of data analysis and discusses the philosophical and theoretical frameworks that shape this study. the study was conducted in one of the largest accredited teaching hospitals in South Australia. Results: Volunteer participants were interviewed where each participant was given a pseudonym to protect confidentiality. First, interviews were transcribed manually. Transcription is considered an interpretive act and a perfect way to immerse oneself within the data because it helps create initial meanings. Second, the researcher listened to each interview while checking compatibility with the transcript. Third, the researcher read and re-read transcripts and highlighted essential ideas before the coding process. Repeated transcript reading helped develop main ideas, recognise shared thoughts, meanings, and patterns, and identify potential themes. Furthermore, it was evident during this stage that some of the researcher’s pre-assumptions regarding the phenomena were revealed in certain aspects of nurses’ lived experiences. In addition, audio recordings and a reflective diary were utilised to reveal non-verbal clues of participants, adding depth and transparency to data analysis. The final step involved writing a summary for each transcript containing the main ideas. Conclusions: It is apparent that six main themes were embedded in the lived experiences of the RNs working in cardiac services and using the online CPD course to advance themselves knowledge and skills.
Highlights
Cardiology nursing is one of the most challenging nursing specialties
Nurses are the corner of the health care system worldwide
Thematic analysis was applied as it was the most suitable approach to reveal the essence of the phenomena within experiences of registered nurses using online continuing professional development (CPD) to advance their skills. van Manen [23] stressed that human science meanings can only be communicated through textual and structural meanings, as well as thematic forms
Summary
Online continuing professional development (CPD) programs may allow nurses to fulfil the demand for specialty competency. Repeated transcript reading helped develop main ideas, recognise shared thoughts, meanings, and patterns, and identify potential themes. Conclusions: It is apparent that six main themes were embedded in the lived experiences of the RNs working in cardiac services and using the online CPD course to advance themselves knowledge and skills. Preparation of a manual of professional ethics, development of a career structure for nurses, setting standards of nursing education; nursing practice, and issuing guidelines for registration and licensing would further enhance the population health perspectives [14]. Development and advancement of medical knowledge has a noticeable impact on the nursing profession [6]. Continuing professional development is a core learning method for professional practice and a shared responsibility between the organisation and nurses [6]
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
