Explores the nature of practical knowledge, drawing on Aristotle's discussion of practical and scientific knowledge. Relates practice knowledge to theory and affirms the importance of both practical experience and theoretical knowledge. (SK)

A three-phase process was used to develop a new paradigm for nursing education: (1) shedding light--illuminating what is and what could be; (2) restructuring--breaking down current beliefs, norms, and behaviors and developing new ones; and (3) growth--establishing the new paradigm and reconstructing the curriculum in line with it. (SK)

A nursing college compiled data on the number, type, and length of writing assignments required of students in bachelor's and associate degree programs. Information was used by faculty to collaborate on development of assignments and to identify ways to facilitate reflective practice. (SK)

Six deans of top-rated graduate nursing schools stressed the importance of leaders taking different perspectives. Current roles emphasized directing, sensing, and negotiating; in the future, consensus building, risk taking, and interactive empowerment would be more important. (SK)

A nationwide sample of 128 nurse practitioner faculty expressed a significant disparity between ideal and actual faculty support and development structures and processes in their current employment. The greatest hindrance was administrators' lack of knowledge of their clinical practice responsibilities. (JOW)

Aggregate health care focuses on subgroups at high risk for illness or premature death. The University of Wisconsin prepares nursing students for aggregate care through community projects involving diagnosis, planning, intervention, and outcome evaluation. (SK)

Nursing faculty's joint appointments may involve clinical, research, or administrative roles. These dual responsibilities have many benefits but pose challenges in prioritizing work and dealing with workload increases and fatigue. Joint appointments give faculty the opportunity to provide staff development to clinical nurses. (SK)

A series of workshops to help British nurses learn to appraise research and use it in practice was evaluated through questionnaires and study of three workshop sites. The programs effectively reduced fear and increased understanding of research, overcoming the problem of jargon. Critical appraisal skills were improved. (SK)

A national sample of female graduates of nursing schools (n=189) was resurveyed after 3 years. Scores on a caring ability inventory significantly increased after their entry into practice. The strongest predictor of postgraduate caring ability was undergraduate ability; school climate was second. (SK)

An undergraduate nursing course explores healing strategies based on mind-body-spirit connections. It examines research on the efficacy of these alternative/complementary methods and their health care policy implications. (SK)

Analysis of reflective papers by nursing students in women's studies courses revealed these themes: women's ambivalence about feminism, raised consciousness, empowerment, and desire for change. The importance of women's studies to the female-dominated profession of nursing was stressed. (SK)

The Nursing Education Partnership Program enables Taiwanese associate degree nurses to earn bachelor's degrees through Emory University. Four culturally significant aspects are community resources to assist adaptation to a foreign country; redesigned teaching for international students; faculty and staff development to prepare for work with…

Describes the use of scavenger hunts on the World Wide Web as a research tool promoting active participation, idea exchange, and critical-thinking skills in nursing education. (SK)

Examines how demographic characteristics of the top management team in 236 nursing homes can affect the adoption of innovations. Results indicate that managers of non-chain nursing homes showed a greater association between demographic factors and innovation. Job tenure, educational background, and professional involvement were important…

Psychology offers nurses engaging in health education insight into the motivation behind behavior. It can aid the process of developing patient knowledge, understanding, and empowerment, but not if used to reinforce social control. (SK)