The New Start program at the University of Nebraska-Omaha was initiated in 1975 to focus on the needs and concerns of nontraditional students, i.e, individuals who are at least 25 years old and have been away from formal education for at least three years. Offered as an elective course for one hour of credit, the program includes reviews of basic…

Each year thousands of young children are killed or injured in car crashes. Although these situations are always tragic, they are particularly disturbing when known safety practices are not followed or a "well-meaning" adult isn't aware of the recommended procedures and puts children at risk. The author provides a "refresher course," including…

Describes the planning and implementation of a continuing education program for registered nurses at the Petersburg, Virginia, General Hospital School of Nursing. The success of a series of refresher courses for nurses returning to active practice encouraged curriculum extension. Responses to an evaluative follow up questionnaire completed by all…

Article details the ramifications resulting from the Australian National University's decision to extend its interest in non-degree courses for adults. (Author/LF)

A refresher course to facilitate the return of inactive nurses to the work force included a weighted admission system, didactic content, simulated laboratory experiences, and precepted clinical experiences. Recommendations for future course implementation included a systematic evaluation of each participant's knowledge base at the beginning of the…

The role and goals of preparatory professional education are reviewed, the interface between preparatory and continuing education established, and the processes involved as one moves from preparatory to continuing education differentiated. A broader and more supportive perspective for mandatory continuing education is envisioned. (LBH)

"A comprehensive one-year secretarial retraining program would undoubtedly be a motivating factor for former secretaries to refresh their skills and return to the world of work. (Author)

A study reviewed operator training programs at Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station to determine their interface with plant operations and to devise new ways of maintaining interest in requalification (requal) training. The operator training review committee that was formed to implement the review documented over 100 issues and concerns…

Five objectives were outlined: to list inactive nurses who are interested in returning to active employment; to determine why they are inactive; to assist them to return to active status; to promote communication between organizations to coordinate efforts; and to review and make recommendations regarding existing refresher courses. A review of…

Survey results are reported on a study of school nurses' opinions on desirable refresher courses to improve their professional competency. (JD)

During the fall of 1974, the Higher Education Panel of the American Council on Education conducted a survey of continuing education opportunities available to professional scientists, engineers, and mathematicians who are employed full-time in industry and government. The survey sought to gain information on the nature and extent of offerings…