Intention and motivation to pursue higher education among registered nurses and midwives: a cross-sectional study during COVID-19.

Objectives: To determine the intention and motivation of nurses and midwives to pursue their higher education considering several factors.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study were a 16-item online survey was distributed using a convenience sampling method to approximately 12,000 nurses and midwives between May - July 2021.

Results: A total of 513 eligible nurses and midwives participated in the study.