Responses from 132 baccalaureate nursing programs indicated that the majority include spiritual dimensions in program philosophy and curriculum, but few had definitions of spirituality and nursing care. Content typically addressed patients' spiritual needs, dying, and holism. Respondents were uncertain about faculty preparation to teach about…

In China, nursing has been a secondary-level trade, although modernization and pressures on the health care system are increasing the prevalence of degree programs. The ministry of health beginning to regulate practice and establish standards. Education of key administrators and stakeholders is crucial. (Contains 11 references.) (SK)

Nursing faculty (n=564) and continuing education faculty (n=707) were trained in cultural considerations at the end of life using experiential and role modeling methods. Training included dimensions of culture, cross-cultural communication, beliefs about death and dying, and attributes and skills for culturally competent nursing care. (Contains 25…

In lieu of lectures, instructional packages with audiotapes on maternal-child nursing theory were given to students prior to interactive classes. The majority favored the audiotape/interactive class format and liked self-pacing. Faculty could spend more time planning interactive content and observed that students were better prepared for class.…

Content analysis of 68 caring narratives of nursing graduate students examined context, processes, and fulfillment. Themes were identified: (1) nurses need to care for themselves in order to care for others; (2) emotional attachment has dangers; (3) caring is a moral responsibility; (4) reflections on care teach about caring; and (5) reflection…

Caring is the end purpose of nursing. The management and leadership of education for empowered caring requires teaching and learning that develop creative, flexible, interdependent nurses. Key issues are investing in technology, supporting lifelong learning, and creating a community workplace. (Contains 68 references.) (SK)

A cross-sectional survey of 54 nursing lecturers and 244 students using modularized curriculum and analysis of curriculum documentation indicated that only 3 of 13 modules refer explicitly to reflective practice. Students identified lectures and group work as strategies for learning reflection; lecturers cited tutorials, groups, and cases. Most…

Estimated length of stay (LOS) for elderly nursing home patients. Converted discharges from 1985 National Nursing Home Survey into admission cohort and adding reported immediate previous nursing home LOS to surveyed LOS. Ultimate length of aggregated stay was longer than unaggregated estimates for elderly discharged residents. Mean aggregated stay…

Describes an accelerated nursing program put together by Fort Range Community College and four other state agencies to assist single mothers in getting off welfare. (JOW)

To determine content for graduate programs in nursing administration, 184 nurse executives from acute care, home care, long-term care, and occupational health rated their job functions. All respondents spend time on activities requiring knowledge of law, health care policy, and organizational behavior. Ethics ranked lowest in terms of time spent.…

This continuing education article is designed to teach nurses to describe sickle cell anemia, identify complications, specify signs and symptoms, and describe nursing interventions. It concludes with a multiple-choice test. (SK)

The response to a 1987 proposal by Illinois nurses to standardize nursing educational requirements revealed deep divisions among nurses with different educational backgrounds. Those opposed to raising the professional status of nursing exploited those divisions and thwarted attempts to make the Bachelor of Science in Nursing the minimum…

Describes an accelerated bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) track that meets the learning needs of diverse student populations. Indicates that adult learners form cohesive student cohorts and produce strong graduates. (JOW)

Presents an option whereby nonnurse baccalaureate graduates get their first nursing degree at the master's level. The first of three years focuses on junior courses, the second gives accelerated senior and graduate-level content, and the third year provides the master's level clinical specialty. (JOW)

The absence of nursing discourse in the official discourse of health care reveals the low regard for nursing work by the men who control the industry and the extent of their power to enforce subordination by silencing the nurses themselves. (Author/JOW)