Advocates a course-specific electronic reserve for timely, simplified distribution of course readings. Provides guidelines for the copyright and fair use implications of electronic reserve, suggesting a password-protected site. Explains the logistics of file creation, software, and hardware. (Contains 14 references.) (SK)

Various staff behaviors in nursing home were sampled 7 times a day, 5 days a week over 37 months and were coded separately for registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and nurses' aides (NAs). Found LPNs displayed significantly more patient care behaviors and NAs significantly more nonwork behaviors than other nursing staff. RNs…

Discusses the development of research in nursing education from Florence Nightingale as statistician to the effects of doctor-nurse relations to the acceleration produced by various wars to the special nurses who make research a natural process for the profession. (Author/JOW)

Research interest groups may be a desirable option for individuals in nursing education and service who have not previously conducted research in a particular clinical area. Team efforts are part of the growing attention now being paid to balancing individual and collective interests. (Author/JOW)

A study examined the relationship between nursing and women's studies in institutions of higher education that have both programs (N=181). It was found that at least 75 percent of them did have some type of relationship. Collaborative activities included courses, guest lectures, joint sponsorship of seminars, and research. (JOW)

Discusses delirium and how it differs from other types of mental status changes seen in the elderly and what interventions are most appropriate in affected individuals. Presents data from a study regarding nursing assessment of patients with delirium and outlines an educational model. (JOW)

Explores the concept of curiosity and its relationship to research; discusses possible reasons for the apparent lack of curiosity among nurses; proposes interventions to promote it; and points out benefits to the profession if this could be achieved. (Author/JOW)

In the latest survey of nursing school deans and nursing researchers, 280 of the nation's 467 accredited schools of nursing were named as being among the best at least once. The University of Washington's School of Nursing was ranked number one for the second consecutive time. (JOW)

Examined special nursing home units for patients with Senile Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type using published and unpublished reports, as well as policy manuals, and personal observations. Identified critical dimensions on which these units can differ. Discusses heterogeneity of these units. (Author/ABL)

Gives sound advice on how to turn the disappointment of having a manuscript rejected into a growth experience. (JOW)

Although many elderly people live for years in nursing homes, death certificates routinely obliterate nursing home residence. Data from records of 1 proprietary nursing home showed that of 128 residents, from 45 percent to 66 percent could be classified as permanent residents, depending on definition. Death certificates for those 128 residents…

The author suggests that nursing faculty who are facing declining enrollments in nursing programs may want to consider volunteering to teach in university remedial programs. Benefits of such service are discussed, as are the difficulties. The author reveals how her teaching experience has improved her nursing classes. (CH)

Reports the findings of a study of 14 nursing continuing education directors to determine the status of their programs. Results indicated that for a program to survive, it must be perceived as a legitimate part of the nursing program and of the university. (JOW)

Nurses (N=30) employed in nursing homes were trained as Geriatric Nurse Practitioners and then implemented their new clinical roles as direct employees of the original facility. Results showed the nurses, their directors, and administrators perceived the nurses as having positive effects on resident outcomes, but described difficulties in…

Highlights considerations in developing databases of nursing student records. Discusses flat-file and relational databases, planning issues, college information needs, and staff training. (SK)