Addresses the nursing shortage and public fatigue surrounding the topic of the health care crisis. Describes the knowledge worker model and hospitals' move to a business model and the implications of these models for the reframing of nursing education. (SK)

Frail elderly nursing home residents (n=19) in Israel were taught computer use, some with adaptations for disabilities. Men used computers slightly longer, perhaps due to the type of software they chose. Both the trainees and 14 controls improved attitudes toward computers; the controls may have benefitted from observing others using them and…

Notes empathy is a commonly used but poorly understood concept, difficult to define or measure. Suggests it develops with maturity and uses communication skills that can be taught by modeling and role play. Its use as a foundation for nursing education is uncritically accepted, but should be reassessed. (SK)

A survey of 199 midwifery students in England identified two classes of stress: the organization/learning experience and home/family. Three primary sources were insufficient time for coursework, conflicts between study and home/family demands, and facing life and death situations in practice placements. (SK)

Suggests nursing curricula have changed over time due to the influence of prevailing ideologies, such as the current market orientation. Notes that to meet the needs of both students and society, educators must recognize the influence of contexts and their ideological underpinnings. (SK)

Literature review on organizational effectiveness focuses on major assessment models: goal attainment, human relations, open systems, internal processes, culture, and life cycle. A review of studies of nursing school effectiveness is used to present an agenda for nursing research. (SK)

Discusses how, following an intensive 2-day clinical experience for nursing students in a rural, culturally diverse region, student evaluations and papers showed evidence of cultural learning and increased knowledge of rural health care systems. Includes reflections by a teaching associate and two students. (Contains 33 references.) (SK)

Presents a key module in a 3-day train-the-trainer course in end-of-life nursing--competence in communicating with patients and families. Factors affecting communication, coping strategies for families, strategies for classroom and clinical teaching, and resources are described. (SK)

Nursing students in preceptored clinical experiences assumed more responsibility, managed time better, and learned to prioritize patients. The partnership benefited hospitals by spreading student clinical supervision across more staff and enabling smaller institutions to participate. (SK)

Offers a rationale for involvement of nursing doctoral programs in health services research, which examines health care delivery. Presents recommendations of the Re-envisioning the Ph.D. project, which identified problems in doctoral programs. (Contains 46 references.) (SK)

A survey of 452 nurse practitioner educators (343 in clinical practice) found that 70% have doctorates, but only 37% of those in clinical practice are tenured; 51% reported that practice is not considered in promotion and tenure decisions at their institutions. (SK)

Interviews with 31 nursing students and 3 teachers identified several benefits from using humor in class: relieving stress, focusing attention, making learning fun, enhancing learning, and strengthening relationships. Students overwhelmingly supported the use of appropriate humor. (Contains 29 references.) (SK)

Migrant Health Service, Inc., was established to address the health needs of migrant farmworkers and their families. Ten satellite nurse-managed centers and two mobile units use a voucher system to provide financial support for clients. The centers also provide clinical experiences for nursing students. (Contains 22 references.) (JOW)

Review of professional nursing statements, federal policy, and recommendations for protection of human research subjects resulted in a topic and content outline for research ethics training for nurses. Suggestions for continuing education programs on research ethics were formulated. (SK)

This white paper from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing depicts the current environment of nursing practice, including supply and demand. It describes work environments that support professional practice and outlines eight indicators for the practice environment. Contains 48 references and an appendix with suggested questions for…