The author proposes a role model for evaluators to be added to the numerous existing models. He presents the evaluator as an artist/painter/musician, suggesting that the evaluator's perception of an educational program's effectiveness can be expressed by a single "painting," rather than by a lengthy written report. (GDC)

The author states that the trend toward building faculties with the highest possible proportion of doctorally prepared nurses should help improve the quality of research that faculties do, and, through their education of a second generation of nurse educators, should ensure the future of nursing research. (CT)

Nurses in both education and service need to develop a shared vision of the profession and to work together to put it into practice. There should be improved collaboration between faculty and nursing administrators. Nursing students lack the opportunity to become socialized to the role of the nurse and to the world of work. (CT)

An examination of hundreds of studies on the use of volunteers in mentoring programs, service programs, and local community change initiatives highlight the importance of screening, training, and volunteer management. Each year, more than 90 million Americans contribute more than 20 billion volunteer hours. Personal benefits of volunteering…