The need for maximum voluntary collaboration by nurses in practice and education is critical and current efforts are not meeting this need. The author presents a multiple functional model of professional nursing and suggests strategies to facilitate collaboration. (Author)

Describes the collegial, collaborative relationships resulting from the integration of nursing, medicine, and administration. Discusses the benefits and problems of the unification of nursing practice and education. (SK)

A noted economist discusses the possible effects of the constrained economic environment upon employment opportunities for nurses, nursing education, the role of nurse practitioners, and nurse-physician collegiality. (SK)

Discusses elements of a nursing preceptor program: specific expected outcomes, legal accountability for students, educational accountability, the preceptor's role, preceptor preparation, resource persons, responsibilities of the nursing administration, and benefits for staff and agency. (CT)

Outlines networking as a strategy used to establish and promote a nursing research program within three teaching hospitals in Boston. Cites the provision of educational offerings that will stimulate all levels of professional nursing staff independent of their research background as an advantage of the research network. (JOW)

This is the last in a series of three articles analyzing and interpreting the results of the American Hospital Association's 1981 Nursing Personnel Survey. The present article deals with the wages and fringe benefits that responding hospitals offered to full-time registered nurses. (SSH)

Explains how to plan ahead for successful publishing and provides guidelines for the efficient and timely publication of nursing research. (Author/SK)

Few nursing administrators recognize what type of turnover is occurring, how much, and where. Availability of this information is essential to the control and reduction of turnover. (JOW)

Nursing managers have tried a number of systems to increase employee participation, and quality circles seem to be the most promising method currently available. Describes effective implementation techniques within a nursing organization. (JOW)

Examines nurses' attitudes about direct patient care in hospitals. Suggests a new perspective on nursing careers, one that should stimulate nursing administrators' thinking about developing programs that retain experienced clinicians, reward their practice, and acknowledge their contributions. (JOW)

With the increased professional interest in nursing research, it is important for nursing administrators to be precise in their thinking. In this article, the authors define science and distinguish it from other bases of knowledge. This is done to help avoid conceptual and semantic errors. (Author)

Burnout is a problem among nurses and other helping professionals. Reports reviewed here will help nursing administrators recognize signs of burnout among their staff. The author cites the need for research and makes suggestions to alleviate the problem. (JOW)

This article addresses the nursing shortage from an economic standpoint by exploring supply and demand factors that influence the availability of nurses. Demand factors include payment mechanisms, cost containment, and availability of substitutes. Supply factors include the women's movement, labor force participation, and entry-level preparation.…

Describes a racial tensions seminar in an academic setting and suggests implications for health care institutions. (DM)

The authors identify important aspects of clinical knowledge development. They examine different areas and forms of clinical knowledge and share useful strategies that can be applied to the process of clinical knowledge development in practical settings. (Author/CT)