Van Heerden, CarlienMaree, Catharina Magrieta (Carin)Yazbek, MariathaJanse van Rensburg, Elsie S.Leech, Ronell2019-12-062019-12-062019-11Van Heerden, C., Maree, C., Yazbek, M. et al. 2019, 'One-day workshops, a platform for continuous professional development of nursing staff in a neonatal intensive care unit', Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, vol. 25 no. 2, pp. 252-266.1477-9714 (print)1479-7194 (online)10.1177/1477971419861775http://hdl.handle.net/2263/72536The neonatal field is constantly changing with the development of new evidence-based practice and technology. The purpose of this paper is to report on a research project that aimed to create a platform for continuous professional development to improve evidence-based neonatal practice using action research. Using Problem Resolving Action Research, a process consisting of plan, act, observe and reflect was applied by a steering committee. A nominal group discussion technique determined training priorities of nursing staff in a neonatal intensive care unit and questionnaires obtained demographic data of participants and information pertaining to workshops and professional development over a period of two years. The findings indicate that one-day workshops serve as a valuable platform to contribute to professional development to improve quality care in neonatal practice.en© The Author(s) 2019One-day workshopsContinuous professional developmentNursing staffNeonatal intensive care unitAdult educationImplementationExperienceQualityPostprint Article