The shift toward emancipatory, dialogic teaching methods may subjugate rather than empower reticent students. Educators should use strategies to adapt their teaching to deal with shyness or communication anxiety. (SK)

A four-level informatics curriculum at Case Western Reserve University's nursing school integrates information, technology, and the clinical care process. A longitudinal study of 182 students who completed the curriculum showed that computer attitudes changed over time and students became more realistic about the use of information technology for…

Interviews with nine Scottish nurses educated under the Project 2000 health-model curriculum indicated that they perceived health promotion has psychosocial aspects, wanted to involve patients in care management, felt their education prepared them for health promotion in hospitals, and thought their clinical placements helped develop the necessary…

A survey of 42 nursing students and interviews with 30 students and 56 staff in New South Wales found both favor critical thinking for improving practice, stimulating inquiry, and improving professional development. Most thought it best to abstract principles of thinking from specific contexts in which it is practiced. (SK)

Relates the advantages of writing a journal to clinical students in undergraduate nursing education. Demonstrates how messages to students release emotions and feelings regarding clinical experiences and reflect themes of empathy as well as thoughts about professional nursing. Includes excerpts from the journal. (JOW)

Deans and directors (n=115) of collegiate nursing schools were surveyed to assess the rates of success with which nurse educators achieve tenure and the characteristics of successful tenure candidates. When institutions hire faculty who are likely to achieve tenure and provide workloads that enable them to teach, conduct research and publish, they…

Data from 58 nursing students and 19 teachers evaluated an alternative curriculum that integrates problem-based learning with training in planning and social skills and reflection on learning. Compared to prior students, those in the new program appear more capable of reflecting on knowledge. Application of theory to practice needs improvement.…

Use of standards-based portfolios for assessment was evaluated using responses from 36 nursing students. They regarded the method as fair, felt it was a useful learning resource, and believed their final grade reflected their understanding of course content. However, the theory-practice link was not as strong as expected. (Contains 38 references.)…

A survey of 502 nurse practitioners found that more than half had written research proposals or participated in research projects recently; nearly 50% wrote their own job descriptions; 93% belonged to the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; and maintaining certification was the motivation for some professional behaviors. (Contains 29…

The movement in British nursing education from nursing schools to higher education has been criticized for deficiencies in skills-based training. Adding a competency-based approach using National Vocational Qualifications is a way to ensure that nurses have practical competence as well as knowledge and understanding. (Contains 24 references.) (SK)

Describes a teaching-learning framework for nursing education that has learning outcomes at its center. Elements discussed include learning climate; shared culture; input factors (student, teacher, and institutional characteristics); course design, content, organization, and objectives; the psycho-socio-political-economic environment; and…

For 505 nursing graduates, significant relationships were found between C, D, and F grades and scores on the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurses. Those who passed the exam had significantly higher grade point averages, fewer grades below B, and higher Mosby AssessTest scores. Nontraditional-age students tended to have higher…

Content analysis of focus group data from 47 nursing faculty and 17 students identified themes related to self-directed learning: (1) it requires understanding of the value of empowering learners to take responsibility for their own learning; (2) students undergo a transformative process from negative feelings to confidence; and (3) faculty…

A survey of 197 deans/chairs (40% response) and 160 nursing faculty (32% response) found that about half of both groups acknowledged cheating was a problem; 98% have formal misconduct policies; and incidents included cheating and plagiarism in classrooms and falsified documentation and faked home visits in clinical settings. (SK)

Data from peer reviews of 258 teaching sessions involving 129 nursing teachers and interviews with 14 teachers identified several themes. Initially perceived as a threat, peer review became a positive experience for both reviewer and reviewed. Preparation of reviewers and a process for changing nominated reviewers were recommended. (SK)