A coordinated council met to establish ground rules to coordinate the activities of various organizations and educational institutions interested in and concerned with the continuing education of nurses in Ohio. Their purpose was to provide all nurses with opportunities to increase their knowledge and skills for the delivery of health care. (RB)

Discusses recommendations of the National Commission for the Study of Nursing and Nursing Education. During its study, one of the most salient problems in all nursing soon emerged as that of continuing education. (PT)

Nursing history since 1853 is presented to identify issues in continuing nursing education, such as the influence of feminism and professionalism, changing constituencies, and philosophies in health care. (SK)

California Legislature applies regulations and standards of continuing education for those persons licensed in the healing arts. (RB)

I would hope that we will be able to accept nurses on the basis of their competence and ability to perform their jobs well, rather than the length of formal education they have received--whether it be a traditional or non-traditional program. (Author)

The Continuing Education faculty at the University of Colorado School of Nursing considers the evaluation of the long range effects of their continuing education courses a major concern as well as a problem area. (Author)

Examines the problem of adjustment and growth of the new graduate nurse in a present hospital situation. Offers a possible approach to alleviate the problems. References. (RB)

A preconference survey of collegiate schools of nursing and the unresolved issues discussed during the conference reveal that nursing is lagging behind in the field of continuing education. (PT)

Nine brief onsite educational sessions of 10-20 minutes each trained nurses in pain management techniques. Participants recognized the value of brief presentations, but wanted more time to learn the material. The content was made available on disk for further study. (SK)

Describes Continuing Professional Education by Appointment, a service developed and implemented at the School of Nursing at the State University of New York at Stony Brook to assist continuing educators to meet ongoing educational needs of health care professionals. (JOW)

Describes nontraditional study as it occurs in nursing education. Some characteristics of nontraditional study are being incorporated in nursing education, such as using different geographical locations for learning and alternative instructional techniques. The evaluation of nontraditional nursing programs is an area where further research is…

This paper presented at the 1976 National Conference on Continuing Education in Nursing discusses factors to be considered in selecting appropriate teaching techniques: Theories of learning, the learner, and program planning. A list of suggested readings is included. (MF)

Describes the continuing nursing education program provided by the Department of Nursing and Metropolitan College, both of St. Louis University, for registered nurses in the St. Louis area. Plans are being made for a regional program. (PT)

Of 81 nurses attending continuing education lecture/discussions on osteoporosis, 63 completed pre/posttests. A significant increase in osteoporosis knowledge and more awareness of their own health were found. (SK)