Am I Prepared to Keep Learning—Through CPD, Courses, or Certifications? By: Masculine Maternity
Graduation isn’t the finish line. It’s the launchpad. And in nursing and midwifery, staying still is the fastest way to fall behind. Clinical knowledge evolves. Best practices shift. Guidelines update. You either keep learning—or you start coasting, and coasting turns into rust. So let’s ask the question head-on: Are you really ready to keep learning? Not hypothetically. Not "someday." Now. Consistently. Intentionally. 📘 What CPD Actually Means CPD = Continuing Professional Development. Not just courses. It’s every structured way you upgrade your skills, thinking, and impact. This includes: Workshops and webinars Online modules Specialty certifications Conferences Case reflections Clinical simulations Peer review and mentoring CPD isn’t optional. In many countries, it’s required to renew your license. But beyond that, it’s what separates professionals from passengers. 🧠Why Learning After Graduation Hits Different Here’s the trap: You just survived years of ...