Project N.U.R.S.E. (Nurses Uniting Resources Supporting Education) is the process by which students at Drake University saved their nursing program. The project illustrated the use of power by a group of students to initiate change and show that the nurturing of political awareness and empowerment have a place in nursing education. (JOW)

A survey of associate degree and baccalaureate nursing programs in 15 southern states (n=211) determined the current status of gerontological nursing programs. Findings indicate that, although there are areas of improvement, the status of gerontological nursing education and practice in the undergraduate curriculum is not equal to that of other…

At Georgia State University, revision of the nursing education curriculum began with a series of fora to discuss nursing issues and concerns with input from faculty and students. Acceptance of the new curriculum depended on supportive faculty development, interaction of faculty with practitioners, and faculty-student interaction. (SK)

To improve well-being of nursing home residents and ensure compliance with the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, programs aimed at improving quality of life must strive to satisfy higher level needs of the elderly as identified in Maslow's hierarchy. (SK)

Used linear mixed-effects model to study adaptation in a longitudinal nursing home study with different numbers of repeated measurements for each individual because of discharges, transfers, and mortality. Examined individual patterns of change in adaptation to living in nursing home and identified factors that may affect those patterns of change.…

A study that analyzed the influence of mentoring on the level of career development of 427 nursing education administrators found that it was a significant factor in their career development and should be encouraged and fostered. (JOW)

Examines peer review in the National Institutes of Health and in scholarly journals and discusses limitations--time, paperwork, subjectivity, limited resources, and increased instances of misconduct and unethical behavior. Suggests reforms: eliminate anonymity, use review specialists, have institutions monitor their own faculty, and conduct…

A dilemma in nursing education involves reducing costs while maintaining quality. Polarity analysis is one way in which nursing educators can deal effectively with this dilemma. (JOW)

Describes a group counseling experience using a modified remotivation and structured reminiscence format with 6 elderly female nursing home residents (ages 85-99). Concludes that, because of its interpersonal-interactive nature, group counseling may be most beneficial therapeutic modality for the elderly. (Author/NB)

Nursing faculty can and do influence the health care system through controlling what they teach, being role models, and by the clinical sites they choose for student experiences. Change needs to begin with a new vision of what health professionals ought to be doing in the future. (Author)

Review of a federal court ruling that the University of Mississippi could receive Medicare reimbursement for costs of clinical education but not for classroom nursing instruction identifies gaps in the nursing literature and a need for clearer delineation of program types and allowable costs. (SK)

Examined changes in resident acuity and registered nurse staffing in all nursing homes in Pennsylvania before and after introduction of Medicare Prospective Payment System (PPS) in 1983. Found that acuity of nursing home residents increased significantly since introduction of PPS, full-time registered nurse staffing remained unchanged, and…

Increasing numbers of hospitals and medical centers employ clinical nurse researchers. Nursing doctoral programs can prepare graduates for this role with courses in philosophy and ethics; research methods, statistics, and measurement; grantsmanship; and information dissemination. (SK)

The nature of legal research as it relates to other research methods used in nursing is described, its history discussed, and its relevance to nursing science examined. The phenomenological method is the one considered most likely to be enhanced by legal research. Also described are steps in the legal research process and source materials.…

Conducted nationwide study of higher education student retention programs for baccalaureate-degree nursing programs in U.S. Findings from 263 National League for Nursing accredited programs revealed that respondent institutions with retention programs at college level had statistically significant higher retention rate (70.77%) than those colleges…