ABSTRACT
The study indicated the importance of the in-service education programme. This educational programme will increase the efficiency and correct deficiencies in the abilities of the learner. The result of the evaluation of the in-service education programme showed significant improvement in the knowledge of the learners. This was evident when comparing the result of the pre-test and post-test, where the majority failed in the pretest in most of the aspects. The programme also showed a direct effect on the nurses' performance. It was clear that most of the techniques taught were well mastered by nurses after the programme. The implemented programme showed significant results in most of the items taught. Clinical experience in the real situation showed improvement in the retained knowledge of the learner. Motivation for self-learning and reading was very effective in promoting the knowledge