The author suggests that nursing faculty who are facing declining enrollments in nursing programs may want to consider volunteering to teach in university remedial programs. Benefits of such service are discussed, as are the difficulties. The author reveals how her teaching experience has improved her nursing classes. (CH)

Reports the findings of a study of 14 nursing continuing education directors to determine the status of their programs. Results indicated that for a program to survive, it must be perceived as a legitimate part of the nursing program and of the university. (JOW)

Nurses (N=30) employed in nursing homes were trained as Geriatric Nurse Practitioners and then implemented their new clinical roles as direct employees of the original facility. Results showed the nurses, their directors, and administrators perceived the nurses as having positive effects on resident outcomes, but described difficulties in…

Highlights considerations in developing databases of nursing student records. Discusses flat-file and relational databases, planning issues, college information needs, and staff training. (SK)

Suggests that nursing education must be completely restructured to meet the health-care needs of the 21st century. Describes a curriculum that would allow nurses to acquire appropriate depth and competence in the practice area of their choice. (Author/JOW)

A follow-up survey of 142 nurse researchers employed in clinical settings (75% response) found that fewer than half have a budget, 52% have secretarial support, 82% have a research committee, and 71% report to the chief nurse executive. Although their positions were primarily research, the average time spent on research was 50%. (JOW)

In order to develop moral literacy, nursing students should be exposed to both rules- and justice-based ethics and to a feminist care perspective. They can learn to analyze and understand ethical dilemmas and to tell their own stories in order to identify the influences on their decision making. (SK)

Suggests that collaboration between nursing education and nursing service recognizes the expertise of both educator and clinician. Examines methods of promoting collaboration and explores the advantages and disadvantages. (JOW)

The present nursing faculty shortage is real and a continued shortage can be expected. Possible solutions include adding more education courses in graduate programs, obtaining increased funding for graduate education, recruiting from new areas, mentoring, giving more flexible teaching assignments, and changing the way clinical instruction is…

The new genetics presents exciting challenges to nursing. Nursing must come to terms with the ethical issues presented, implement appropriate curriculum changes, and seize opportunities to expand practice. (Author)

Critical thinking in nursing needs to be developed in four areas: formal knowledge, professional practice, ideology, and values. Critical thinkers assimilate encountered knowledge, develop deep understanding, recognize its provisionality, exercise judgment, respect others' knowledge, generalize their experience, and take a personal stand. (SK)

A University of New Mexico project provides education at a distance to registered nurses in rural areas who are seeking bachelor's degrees. The program negates the need for relocation and creates a mechanism for retention, increased leadership, and community involvement. (Author)

Reviewed 19 studies of psychotropic drug use for residents of long-term care facilities, published between 1978 and 1990. Compared each study in terms of sample, research design, and findings. Found that substantial proportion of nursing home residents took psychotropic drugs on regular, long-term basis; usage was accompanied by prescribing and…

Responses from 279 master of nursing administration (MSN) candidates, 57 dual degree (DD) candidates (MSN and master of business administration), and 23 other students showed that (1) DD candidates were less likely to seek hospital employment; and (2) the DD option may help retain nurses, because of the growth of the health care system in…

Describes use of photography as method embedded within ethnographic investigation of rural home care for older adults. Illustrates how photography fostered data generation, elicited participants' stories, and showed patterns of rural aging. Notes that analysis of photographic data pooled with interview and observational data facilitated in-depth…