A case-based chemistry curriculum for nurses was developed and evaluated in Israel. Achievement and student attitude results for 194 academic nursing students (4 year) and 212 nonacademic students (3 year), further divided by intensive or regular teaching mode, support the effectiveness of the curriculum and its favorable reception by students.…

This study evaluated 2,815 adults with developmental disabilities in 328 Illinois intermediate care and skilled nursing facilities. Only 10 percent were determined to be appropriately placed in medical settings; 27 percent were enrolled in day training programs; and many individuals recommended for alternative residential settings had medical and…

Discussion of the effectiveness of bibliographic instruction focuses on a study of course-integrated instruction for nursing students at the University of Northern Colorado. Assessment surveys that measured students' library and information skills are described, comparisons between nursing students and other upperclass students are examined, and…

Professional practice is built on sound knowledge specific to each discipline. This knowledge is developed and validated through a process of scientific investigation or research. However, lack of knowledge about the research process acts as a barrier to applying evidence-based practice within the school setting. Understanding the components that…

Measured was the effect of a program providing clinical practice and instruction in retardation on the behavior, knowledge and attitudes of 277 students in the 3rd and 4th years of a baccalureate nursing program. (CL)

A major demonstration and evaluation project was undertaken to study the consequences of using incentive payments to change admission, discharge, and outcome patterns for Medicaid patients in nursing homes. Thirty-six proprietary, Medicaid-certified, skilled nursing homes in San Diego County with a combined Medicaid inpatient census of…

With improvements in medical technology and an increase in life expectancy, there also has been a substantial increase in the number of individuals with chronic diseases. The chronically ill elderly, who absorb an ever-growing proportion of our public and private resources, are of particular concern. This study analyzes findings from a major…

This literature review and bibliography resulted from a study to design a method for determining the impact of the computerized problem-oriented medical record (POMR) on the nursing components of patient care. The POMR is a system for the documentation of patient care consisting of four related components: a data base, problem list, initial plans…

There are available nursing research project grants, special fellowships in nursing research, and nurse scientist graduate training grants. Research awards have been made to support clinical research studies in various medical specialties as well as studies of patient care systems and health care technologies, including the organizational…

A look at the role of tape-slide packages in nursing education and a list of preliminary stages in the production of these units. (HB)

This paper presented at the 1976 National Conference on Continuing Education in Nursing discusses factors to be considered in selecting appropriate teaching techniques: Theories of learning, the learner, and program planning. A list of suggested readings is included. (MF)

Reports results from a survey of nine editors of nursing journals. Results indicate that two-thirds of the editors had previous editorial experience and had been on a review panel or editorial advisory board. There is also evidence that editors hold almost total control over what is and is not published. (CH)

Describes how the University of Pittsburgh integrated its nursing students into the traditional baccalaureate program. (JOW)

Advocacy has moved from a posture of interceding for clients to acting as guardian of the client's rights to autonomy and free choice. In spite of counterforces, such as perceived loyalty to an employer, nurses have been able to serve as advocates to clients as individuals and as groups. (JOW)