Training Effectiveness:A Study among Nurses

This survey based descriptive study has been undertaken in Tirunelveli city, Tamilnadu, India with the objective of understanding the effectiveness of training among nurses. The nurses working in private multi-specialty hospitals with the qualification of Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (DGNM) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing) courses and have undergone three on the job training have been chosen for this study. The study has sampled 100 respondents using purposive and judgment sampling techniques. The primary data have been collected using structured questionnaire constructed by the researcher. The questionnaire was made up of three point scales namely high, medium and low. The discussion was also done with the respondents to collect primary data. The secondary data have been collected from books, journals and websites to add significant to the study. The result found that the training had low effect on the factors, self motivation, positive attitude, ability to carry out multiple works at the same time and ability of applying knowledge gained from subject in the work. Suitable suggestions have been given to improve the effectiveness of training programme.