This article identifies levels of treatment in relation to levels of clinician competency, an approach which should help educators plan curricula for nursing students. Strengths and weaknesses of the wide range of teaching formats in current use are also identified. (Editor/TA)

Many of the author's suggestions for bridging the education-practice gap involve strengthening the symbiotic bond as well as improving the relationships between nursing and other groups. (Editor/TA)

Describes how two staff educators developed, implemented, and evaluated the "un-model", an approach to unit level education that utilizes a humanistic philosophy, along with principles of adult education and participative learning. The supports that were important to the program and benefits which resulted are also depicted. (Editor/TA)

Describes the motivation, planning, implementation, evaluation, and restructuring of a course in Critical Care Nursing developed by faculty and inservice educators from several hospitals. (Editor/TA)

This article discusses theoretical and practical aspects of gaming, tells how to develop a game, and describes a game created by the author to motivate staff nurses to write patient care plans consistently. (Editor/CT)

This article describes a workshop designed to provide registered nurses contemplating further education with both factual information and assistance in the decision-making process. It discusses the need for such workshops and describes how to plan and implement them. (Author)

The authors share their experience in developing refresher/reentry programs for experienced nurses returning to the work setting. They examine the personal needs and motivations of the nurse, factors that affect the teaching/ learning process, and programmatic considerations providing nurse educators with a basis to develop and evaluate reentry…