Background: Professional development is widely recognized as crucial for improving and refining the clinical skills and knowledge of healthcare providers. Continuing professional development (CPD) programs play a vital role in ensuring that healthcare professionals, including those working in the field of hemodialysis, can continuously expand their expertise and deliver high-quality patient care. Objectives: This study explores the perspectives of dialysis nurses on CPD programs in Marawi City, Philippines focusing on their experiences and challenges. Methods: A qualitative, phenomenological approach was utilized, involving in-depth interviews with ten hemodialysis nurses from various healthcare facilities in Marawi City, Philippines. Participants were selected based on their experience in dialysis care. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis to identify recurring themes and capture the essence of their experiences with CPD programs. Results: Key themes that emerged include (1) Impact of CPD on Clinical Practice, (2) Essential Skills and Knowledge Areas in CPD Programs, and (3) Barriers to CPD Participation. CPD programs were reported to enhance clinical practice, improving infection control, patient monitoring, and equipment proficiency, while fostering increased confidence, self-efficacy, and career development. Essential skills identified for CPD programs included life-saving techniques, aseptic practices, and hemodialysis-specific knowledge. The barriers to CPD participation included demanding schedules, high costs, limited local programs, long-distance travel, poor internet access, and lack of organizational support, all contributing to low trust in CPD programs. Conclusion: The findings point to the need for tailored, accessible, and practical CPD programs that are specifically designed to address the unique challenges faced by nurses in rural settings, ultimately enhancing the quality of care they provide.