Discusses the mechanism developed by the American Nurses Association to allow private providers to apply for accreditation of their continuing education programs. (JOW)

Discusses the history of health care services in prisons and the difficulties in providing prison medical services today. Indicates that prison nurses require more than just traditional nursing skills. (JOW)

Asserts that assessing characteristics, priorities, and resources of group members before beginning a collaborative research effort can increase the potential for a successful outcome. Discusses time requirements, compatability, budget constraints, resources, control, and benefits. (JOW)

An attempt is made to explain the nurses' role: what the nurse is, what the nurse does, how the nurse is viewed by society, why nurses suffer burnout, nursing costs, and health care system reform. (CT)

Discusses the increase in the number of doctoral programs in nursing and the sociohistorical background and its future influence on the history of nursing. (JOW)

A study of tenure in schools of nursing found that tenure policies are generally determined by the parent institution and do not meet the current needs of nursing education. (JOW)

Lifelong learning must be addressed in nursing education by professional and academic role models who are active lifelong learners. A philosophy and commitment to lifelong learning should pervade the educational and clinical environments. (SK)

The experience of action learning groups in nursing education may cause distress and anxiety from self-analysis and the emotions of working with patients. Attention to the nursing context, group processes, and the theoretical basis of group work may be necessary. (SK)

Barriers to inclusion of a spiritual dimension in British nursing education may be intrinsic to institutions, pressured by curriculum reforms and resource limitations, or extrinsic, due to the nature of the modern materialistic, secular society. There are ways that nursing schools can attempt to introduce this dimension. (SK)

Genetics offers many opportunities for nursing research. Nurse researchers can contribute in such areas as biological, environmental, and behavioral linkages; genetic determination of physiological responses; and translation of science findings into clinical interventions. (SK)

Gives examples of California nurse educators' response to health are changes in collaboration with practicing nurses, including a strategic planning committee for nursing, master plan for nursing in California, and various university and community cooperative ventures. (SK)

A research program on postpartum depression is used to illustrate the use of both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The direction of a research program is thus not limited by the type of methods in which a researcher has expertise. (SK)

Psychosocial crises may inhibit the ability of adolescent students to meet the demands of nursing curriculum and to develop the skills of reflective practice. Educational and clinical support for young nursing students is recommended. (SK)

Nurse educators who are comfortable with their own sexuality, have sensitive and perceptive communication skills, and are knowledgeable about sexual health are best equipped to integrate sexuality education into the nursing curriculum. (SK)

Attributes of facilitation are a process of enabling change, a climate for learning, and a negotiated, collaborative process. Facilitator qualities, access to a learning situation, and motivation must be present for facilitation to occur. Consequences of facilitation are reciprocal change and feedback and increased independence. (SK)