Most nursing assistant programs place emphasis primarily on the cognitive and psychomotor aspects of the student's education. The school must focus on career exploration to meet fully its responsibility for helping students prepare for work. (JOW)

Included in the proceedings are a summary of the meeting of the Representative Assembly, a summary of the meetings of the Council of Delegates, amendments to the constitution and bylaws, reports from the President and Executive Director, and reports on the Association luncheon, awards, and technical and scientific exhibits. (JN)

The nursing programs offered as part of the New York State Regents External Degree programs are highlighted including a brief historical review and description of the nursing program. (JMF)

Presents a practical method for implementing independent study into a continuing education program in nursing; discussion covers goal attainment and the use of a learning contract. (WL)

To help teachers plan strategy for working with a learning group, 12 factors affecting a learning group are discussed and a series of check points are identified as criteria for evaluation. Concepts and principles of group dynamics are drawn from sociology and the work of Carl Rogers. (Author/AJ)

The article describes the ways in which formative evaluation was used in the development of a hospital's critical care nursing education program during the teaching/learning process, and in improving instruction in the program. Suggestions are made to guide others wishing to utilize formative evaluation effectively. (Author/AJ)

This exploratory study examines relative effects of individual, client, and organizational characteristics on stereotypes of the aged held by nursing home administrators. Data from 45 administrators suggest client characteristics may be more important than personal or organizational dimensions in explaining variation in perceptions of the aged.…

Increased academic standards in midwifery education are causing conflict between research-based and traditional knowledge used in clinical assessments. Training of evaluators, frequent changes in clinical placements, and lack of contact between students and evaluators also impinge on the validity and reliability of assessments. (SK)

Describes a study of the impact of a nurse training program for family planning that stresses the development of nurses' counseling skills. Found an association between improved family planning training for nurses and positive changes in family planning knowledge, attitudes, and behavior among women attending Egyptian Ministry of Health clinics.…

Recent research on temperament and attachment theory highlights the importance of early intervention to helping children develop secure attachments and prevent mental illnesses. A mental illness curriculum for nursing students should integrate concepts from psychiatry and public health to prepare community-based for participation in intervention.…

Evaluated a course in pediatric surgery for nurses to determine the integration of the contents of several previously taught courses. Learning outcomes for 19 students were characterized on 16 cognitive structure measures by a concept mapping task and link strength matrices. Discusses the failure of the course to meet its major objectives and aims…

Reactions of 100 nursing students to a 4-week problem-based learning (PBL) activity indicated changes in their self-perceptions and relationship of learning to clinical practice. PBL promoted critical thinking, problem solving, self-directed learning, and synthesis of knowledge. (Contains 20 references.) (SK)

Describes the goals, development, operation, and outcomes of an intergenerational programmatic relationship between a private college and a congregate facility for older adults. Faculty and students report that partnership activities provide excellent opportunities for increasing the understanding of aging and older adults. Residents report…

Presents a framework for designing a web-based nursing course based on adult learning principles. Discusses the following issues: changing role of faculty, the development of an online community, and the need to keep the technology simple. (JOW)

The articulated Bachelor of Science/Master of Science nursing program at the University of California-San Francisco School of Nursing is designed to alleviate nurses' fears about their professional futures by giving nonbaccalaureate registered nurses an opportunity to earn bachelor's and advanced degrees while they continue to work. (Author/JOW)