An investigation of the correlations between scores on subtests of the National League for Nursing Achievement Tests and scores on the corresponding sections of the Ohio State Board Licensure Examinations revealed significant relationships on all five of the content-similar subtests. (Author/JKS)

A review of staff attitudes toward the aged in nursing homes suggests the presence of a negative feedback situation between staff and patients that promotes negative attitudes toward aging by both parties. Suggestions for improvement in the nursing home environment are given. (Author)

The authors describe problems encountered and solutions found when the University of Iowa College of Nursing decided to include nursing electives in the undergraduate program in a totally redesigned process curriculum. (MF)

This study involved the determination of the relationship between each of 15 predictor variables (primarily reflecting cognitive abilities and study skills) and each of 13 criterion measures representing course grades and scores on the National League for Nursing Achievement Tests. (Author/RC)

Persons desiring to prepare themselves as nurses represent a highly varied group. This article discusses the educational routes and employment opportunities available to Hispanic students. The names and addresses of three organizations which are supportive at the national and local level to Hispanic students and short biographies of three notable…

Examined whether newly admitted nursing home patients' anticipated stresses of institutional care would relate to their experiences of stress one and three months later, and whether patients' experiences of stress would correspond to independent judgments of the quality of the nursing homes. Patients experienced the kinds of stresses they…

Previous research has shown that only nursing home "short stayers" will return to the community. Analyzed data to predict factors important both to discharge and tenure. Independent variables included age, sex, past residence, prognosis, and family ties. Results point to prognosis as a key predictor both of discharge and of tenure.…

The authors describe the process undertaken by the University of Michigan School of Nursing to identify an appropriate data collection instrument for the evaluation of their master's program. They concluded that the Graduate Program Self-Assessment instrument was appropriate for that project's needs. (CH)

Discusses the growth and the role of the doctoral degree in nursing education. Stresses the need for high quality doctoral programs and discusses how universities should monitor these programs. (CH)

Describes off-site multi-faceted (community contact, group and individual treatment, and creative art) day treatment program for over 300 mentally impaired nursing home residents from 22 separate skilled or intermediate nursing facilities. Provides case illustrations. (Author/ABL)

Describes sub-acute diagnostic and treatment nursing home program for difficult to manage older adults with medical and psychiatric illness. Notes that assessment and discharge can be completed within seven months, and that among sample population studied, almost equal percentages were discharged to state institutions, remained in the study home,…

Used a behavioral intervention of goal-setting with feedback and contingent reinforcement to increase stationary bike riding in eight male nursing home residents with multiple major medical and psychiatric disorders. A consistent increase in riding resulted among all participants. Findings support the effectivenes of behavioral strategies in…

Models for collegial networking as a means of increasing the participants' scholarly productivity are presented. A Midwestern historical methodology research interest group is described as an example of the long-term benefits of forming networks of scholars. (MSE)

A survey of the program design, characteristics, student populations, and faculty practice policies of U.S. academic nursing centers is summarized. The need for further research on the centers' success in providing student experience, faculty practice, research, and community service is discussed. (MSE)

The development of specific educational objectives for and the experiences resulting from an externship in which a student studied with an independent consultant in nursing home pharmacy practice are described. (MSE)