Storytelling to Engage Staff Nurses in Continuing Education: A Proven Approach

Abstract

Engaging staff nurses in continuing education can be challenging for nursing professional development specialists (NPDSs). Storytelling enables NPDSs to engage staff nurses who are resistant to learning. A personal story told by a nurse educator was used to engage 180 nurses in a mandatory staff development session. This story is an excellent example. The next three Teaching Tips columns will provide more tips for NPDSs to understand the various types of stories, how to construct stories, and how to present stories in an effective way. [ J Contin Educ Nurs . 2022;53(5):200–202.]