Member Survey: Barriers and Motivation for Professional Growth

Members Survey: Barriers and Motivation for Professional Growth

Your Voice Matters!

This short survey helps us understand what challenges you face and what inspires you when it comes to participating in evidence-based practice (EBP), performance improvement (PI), or professional development initiatives. Your feedback will guide future workshops, mentorship programs, and resources to better support your growth.

Time to complete: 5 minutes

Responses are anonymous and will be used only to improve support for our members.

Section 1 - Background

3.Have you ever participated in any of the following? (Check all that apply)

Evidence-Based Practice Project

Perormance Improvement Initiative

Hospital Professional Development Programs, or Clinical Ladders

Committee or Council Work

None yet, but I'd like to

Section 2 - Barriers

4.What are your biggest barriers to participating in EBP, PI, or professional development? (Select all that apply)

Lack of time during work hours

Short staffing/ workload

Limited knowledge or training on how to start

Unsure where to find resources or topics

Limited manager or leadership support

Fear of failure or not knowing enough

Not sure how projects fit with unit goals

Lack of recgonition or incentives

Other (please specify)

5.On a scale of 1-5, how significant are these barriers for you personally?

0 = Not a barrier

5 = Major Barrier

Section 3 - Motivation and Support

6.What motivates you most to participate in EBP or PI initiatives? (check up to three)

Improving patient care outcomes

Professional growth and learning

Unit or hospital recognition (awards, Beacon, ect.)

Resume or career advancement

Encouragement from leadership or peers

Personal interest in research and innovation

Earning clinical ladder points or continuing education credit

Sense of purpose and belonging

Other (please specify)

7.What would make it easier for you to get involved in these projects? (Select all that apply)

Protected time at work

Mentorship or coaching

Simplified process or step-by-step guide

More awareness of opportunities

Recognition or reward for participation

Workshops or training sessions

Collaborating with a team instead of solo

Leadership support or encouragement

Other (please specify)

Section 4 - Engagement and Future Opportunties

8.What kind of training or resources would you find most helpful?

Other (please specify)

Section 5 - Final Thoughts

9.In your own words, what would make you feel more empowered to lead or participate in EBP, PI, or professional development initiatives?

10.Any other suggestions on how our chapter or leadership team can better support you?