Competency maintenance for rural perioperative nurses : A qualitative descriptive study

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how rural perioperative nurses maintain their professional competencies.
• Conducted qualitative interviews with rural perioperative nursing staff.
• Analyzed themes related to competency maintenance and professional development.
• Focused on experiences and challenges faced in rural settings.
• Identified key strategies for maintaining competencies among rural nurses.
• Highlighted the importance of ongoing education and training.
• Revealed challenges related to resource availability and support.