Present goals, curricula, and attitudes in relation to associate degree (AD) programs indicate a gradual erosion of the premises on which this form of nursing education was based. (Editor/TA)

Discusses five interrelated roles for graduates of associate degree nursing programs (provider of care, client teacher, communicator, manager of client care, and member within the profession of nursing) and examines 11 assumptions basic to the scope of practice for graduates of associate degrees nursing programs. (CT)

The article describes the implementation and components of a program to train direct care staff working on community adjustment of developmentally disabled persons. Developed in response to local needs and respresenting an ongoing collaborative effort, the program also illustrates the role of the University Affiliated Facility in promoting…

The Advisor provides important information or "system alerts," in user-friendly format and language, on issues and changes affecting admissions and transfer. This document outlines new transfer possibilities in academic arts and science programs, and business diploma programs -- the two largest programs offered by the colleges,…

Discussed the challenges for the community college, the technical institute and the four year college posed by the articulation of associate and baccalaureate degree programs in engineering technology. (Author/RK)

Article describes the Child Development Associate Consortium which is to develop a prototype system for assessing the competence of and for the credentialling of qualified'' child care and early education personnel. (Authors/CB)

Data for Engineering and Technology degrees granted during 1970-1971 include breakdowns by school and degree level for all curricula combined and by curriculum and degree level for all schools combined. Figures for women, Negroes and foreign nations are given. (Author/TS)

Inventories the past and current national effort in programs of two to four years duration in engineering technology education, assesses the strengths and weaknesses of current educational practice in this domain, and suggests directions for future effort. Statistical data, a bibliography and an index are appended. (Author/TS)

Describes and diagrams the nursing programs of Long Beach City College which include provisions for upward and lateral mobility in the core curriculum, where all nursing students start their study with common nursing courses regardless of the licensure they hope to achieve. (Editor/SB)

Presents the goals, purposes, and offerings of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. (SB)

Bimonthly Supplement to Ind Arts Vocat Educ; v58 n9 Nov 1969

Introduces a project celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of associate degree nursing (ADN) education. Reviews the efforts and plans of two national associations to identify and resolve recurring ADN issues and recognize the associate degree nurse's contributions. Describes the forums and publications planned to meet these objectives. Includes…

In relation to community college nursing education, discusses the ability of associate degree (AA) graduates to compete in the workplace and the adequacy of AA preparation for job entry and state examinations. Reviews nurses' reactions to the 1985 resolution requiring a four-year degree for licensure, and questions the future of AA nursing…

It is advantageous to have two kinds of nurses and two kinds of programs. Eliminating ambiguity simplifies curricular problems and makes it less likely that the associate degree nurses will be misused and also makes it easier for teachers to know what to teach and for prospective nurses to choose a program. (CT)

The author's research indicates that associate degree training programs have provided and will continue to provide rich resources for manpower in the mental health service delivery system. (Author)