Compared mortality rates for residents who transferred rooms within long-term care facility for reasons other than health (N=207) and for residents who did not move (N=353). Found mortality rates higher for moderately competent residents who moved than for non-movers; mortality rates for movers of high or low competence did not differ from those…

Considers informed consent standard inadequate for insuring autonomy in long term care. Argues for complex standard of "negotiated consent." Illuminates philosophical argument by qualitative data from interviews with physicians, nurses, and social workers in nursing homes, which demonstrated continuum of interventions ranging from…

This is Part II of a two-part annotated bibliography of selected references on medical education in the People's Republic of China. The references date from 1913 to 1982. Most of the references are from the 1960's and 1970's. (RH)

A study was designed to answer the question: Is the baccalaureate-prepared nurse able to function satisfactorily as a staff nurse in an official public health agency? Findings indicate that health agency staff and education program faculty must work together to define the purpose, objectives, and content of the clinical experience. (JOW)

Administrators of 157 schools of nursing were surveyed regarding employment of nurse and nonnurse faculty, roles of nonnurse faculty members, and anticipated changes and preferences. Despite the increased number of nurses with doctorates and the emphasis on nursing as a distinct discipline, nonnurses continue to play important roles. (CH)

A survey of 136 nurse practitioners in southeastern Florida assessed the learning needs of that group. Results indicate that most of southeastern Florida's nurse practitioners are practice-oriented. Results are broken down into six groups of nurse practitioners and 11 educational content areas. (CH)

Suggests reasons to include economics as a course requirement in nursing programs: (1) economics promotes a better understanding of the nature and organization of society; (2) those who make decisions affecting the system consider health care a commodity; (3) appreciating and using economic theories will help the profession advance. (JOW)

The author describes a successful fight to save the Lincoln division of the College of Nursing and the entire College of Pharmacy at the University of Nebraska. (CT)

There is a trend toward viewing activities as an integral part of basic care in the nursing home, although the setting is extremely challenging to the recreation service provider. This article discusses nursing home personnel, assessment of residents' needs, activities, programs, and future directions of nursing home recreation. (MT)

Teaches nurses to identify four common indications for fecal diversion surgery: list three types of colostomies; distinguish a colostomy from an ileostomy; describe the two basic methods of colostomy management; and identify factors that influence the choice of method of colostomy care. (CT)

Discusses the proliferation of continuing education programs in nursing and describes five local programs. Examines the needs assessment approach and applicability in the five programs and includes an assessment of the evaluation processes used. (JOW)

Identifies factors that limit the effectiveness of pretests and posttests as evaluation methods and examines how they might influence obtained results. (JOW)

Discusses the increased recognition of the nurse practitioner role and emphasis on health care cost containment. Describes a clinical practice data collection tool that can be used in a variety of settings for evaluating nurse practitioner preparation. The instrument is included. (JOW)

Registered nurses returning to college need flexible options that meet learning needs while capitalizing on educational strengths. This article describes the rationale for the Guided Study Design and how it is implemented and evaluated. (JOW)

This article discusses death education and gives an example of an "adopted grandparents" program, where young children adopt the residents of a nursing home and learn about death through honest discussion of their experiences. (MS)