Undergraduate nursing students (n=15) shadowed faculty in clinical practice. Students learned new information, applied theory, and developed interest in graduate school. Faculty were able to demonstrate the value of clinical practice within the academic environment. (SK)

Discusses how, following an intensive 2-day clinical experience for nursing students in a rural, culturally diverse region, student evaluations and papers showed evidence of cultural learning and increased knowledge of rural health care systems. Includes reflections by a teaching associate and two students. (Contains 33 references.) (SK)

A nursing course connected U.S. and Swedish sites via interactive videoconferencing and used reflective methods (journaling, drama, photo language) and off-air group discussion. Evaluation by five Swedish and seven U.S. students suggested how reflection moved students toward greater authenticity and professionalism in nursing practice. (Contains…

A 3-year study of female nursing students (n=176, n=138, and n=144, respectively) was undertaken to identify their learning style. Results suggest that curricula in nursing programs should be developed so that students acquire a variety of learning styles. (JOW)

Outlines a case of a nursing student charged with drug trafficking who was not suspended due to concern over student rights. Reviews case law that would have supported suspension. Advocates clearly defined policies and procedures that ensure due process while allowing for disciplinary action. (SK)

Attitudes toward managed care of 431 medical residents and 153 advanced practice nursing students were compared. Medical students were more likely to agree that managed care emphasizes cost over quality and threatens autonomy. Nursing students were more likely to agree that it encourages preventive care. Medical students were less enthusiastic…

The goal of a study was to determine who influences student learning at clinical sites and how the learning time is spent. Supervised time spent with an instructor, registered nurse, or primary nurse accounted for 25 percent whereas 75 percent of student time was unsupervised. (JOW)

Nursing students received research training and used clinical assessment tools to gather information from women after cesarean births. The project enhanced skills for clinical assessment and helped students understand the relationship between the nursing process and nursing research. (Contains 16 references.) (SK)

Preceptors' leadership characteristics influence nursing students' clinical experience. Preceptors' leadership styles can be assessed with the Myers Briggs Type Indicator or Hersey and Blanchard's Leader Behavior Analysis II instrument, which identifies four styles based on situational leadership. (Contains 25 references.) (SK)

The Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal Test was administered at the beginning and end of bachelor of science in nursing programs for the years 1988-1991 (approximately 113 students). No significant differences in scores from entry to graduation were apparent, except for the 1991 graduates. (SK)

A survey of baccalaureate nursing programs (n=247) to determine their responses and reactions to applicants and students with disabilities revealed that programs provide an extensive array of special services and indicated a high level of student satisfaction with the services provided. (JOW)

Using Maslow's Need-Goal Motivation Model, data from 190 nursing students showed moderately high correlation between perceptions of peers' maturity, commitment, and neutralizing attitude and perceptions of peers' engagement in academic misconduct. Neutralization (rationalizing behavior) was the strongest predictor. (SK)

The Alternate Entry Master of Science in Nursing program at the University of Texas at Austin admits nonnurse college graduates. Alumni (n=13) were aware of the disconnection between their academic credentials and limited experience. Eventually, all found places where they were comfortable. (JOW)

Nursing students (n=236) completed the AIDS Knowledge Scale and AIDS Attitude Scale. Results showed most stigma attached to AIDS acquired through drug use or sexual contact, the least through maternal transmission or blood transfusion. Demographic characteristics did not influence attitudes. (SK)

Nursing preceptors can develop students' critical thinking by questioning their knowledge base, decision making, and actions in clinical experiences. Preceptors need the ability to ask stimulating and challenging questions at the right level of support. (Contains 35 references.) (SK)