The uncritical designation of nursing as a science and an art creates vague images of nursing that suggest that the identity of nursing is not to be found in practice. Thinking and talking about nursing as a practice more adequately articulates the meaning of nursing as nurses encounter it. (JOW)

"The values of nursing must not get lost in the dominant medical culture. If they do, you justly risk the epithet of junior doctor. Our patients do not need junior doctors. They need the knowledge and skills of both medicine and nursing." (Author)

Significant differences exist between social support and professional support. Researchers should maintain the distinction so they can investigate the actual aspects of the professional role that influenced outcomes. (Author/SK)

Introduction of men into nursing in the United Kingdom has given them excessive influence over nursing discourse, in terms of the numbers who write for professional journals. U.S. nurses should focus on building feminist strategies instead of expecting men's entry into nursing to improve the status of the profession. (Author/JOW)

A survey of 268 heads of collegiate schools of nursing gathered information on college graduates entering bachelor of science in nursing programs and how this group's needs were being met. Although those surveyed personally support postbaccalaureate programs, results show few schools are considering that option. (CH)

A master's program that synthesizes clinical nursing knowledge with management theory and skills is one way to prepare nursing service administrators capable of exerting an influence on today's complex health care system. (Editor)

Reviews modifications in state health practice statutes to recognize the expanded scope of nursing practice in view of the disparity between medical functions actually performed by nurses and those considered within the legal definition. Various state approaches indicate a trend to give legal validity to acts performed by nurses. (MF)