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摘要
objective: to characterize the components of a capacitating program for nurses working in major teaching medical centers. methods: a case study approach was used to conduct this study. data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 12 directors of nursing. data were analyzed through content analysis. results: the findings consisted of the following themes: institutional politics, human resources policies, and specific intervening elements of the professional capacitating program for nurses. conclusions: there were no formal institutional policies for professional capacitation of nurses. the nurses' salary level was an element that made the implementation of a professional capacitating program for nurses difficult. two medical centers did not have a department of continuing education. in addition, there was a need for capacitating nurses to: behave ethically; develop scientific, technical, and management knowledge; and, be assiduous, punctual, and committed to the institution.
