A longitudinal survey comparing 3- and 4-year program nursing students in respect to interests and personality, aptitude and achievement, and personal background. Nurses in the two groups were similar in most respects but the 3-year students lacked goal-orientation and economic means to participate in the longer program. (BC)

The author describes an educational program that not only accounts for past endeavors but also helps plan for future programs. (Author/LF)

A new associate degree nursing program at Cabrillo College will facilitate the academic progression of licensed vocational nurses so that they can pass the examination for registered nurses. (MS)

This is the third report of the findings of the longitudinal studies of nurse practitioners in the United States. It compares the characteristics and motivations of students in nurse practitioner programs in 1973 and 1980. (JOW)

Describes an evaluation of the effectiveness of simulations developed to teach and assess nurses' clinical decision-making skills. Includes recommendations for using this method of evaluation and for improving nurses' judgment skills. (Author)

Describes the six-year evolution of a comprehensive evaluation plan used to enhance a nursing program. Includes the plan with specific questions, deadlines, and documentation procedures. The plan provides a rational basis for improvements, orients newcomers, and lets everyone know what their evaluation responsibilities are. (JOW)

Raises fundamental questions regarding student recruitment: (1) why recruit students into nursing? (2) what are the issues that determine whether a school should have a nursing program? and (3) what are students being recruited into? (JOW)

Describes Role Exchange/Education-Practice which was developed and implemented at Saddleback College School of Nursing. For an eight-week session, a nurse educator replaces a hospital nurse, while the practicing nurse teaches. The program has narrowed the gap between education and practice. (JOW)

Describes the experience of two nursing faculty members who shared an assistant professor of nursing position. Discusses positive and negative aspects of the experience and notes that a unified and creative approach must be taken for it to succeed. (JOW)

Describes the process of developing and evaluating a formative and summative evaluation tool to assess undergraduate nursing students' ability to use the nursing process in a variety of health care settings. (Author)

Describes a course designed to give students the theoretical and practical knowledge to understand the factors influencing the provision of quality nursing care; to use standards to evaluate nursing care; and to make planning changes to improvement. (Author)

This article addresses the nursing shortage from an economic standpoint by exploring supply and demand factors that influence the availability of nurses. Demand factors include payment mechanisms, cost containment, and availability of substitutes. Supply factors include the women's movement, labor force participation, and entry-level preparation.…

The learning resources center in the new University of Alabama School of Nursing building provides a wide range of services to nursing students. (Author/MLF)

Nurses must fight society's assumptions about a woman's abilities and be aware of history's influence upon the issues of women's rights and power. Nurses can begin by educating their own members, supporting nursing organizations, and working for public recognition for the nursing profession. (CT)

Research texts may describe what should be done, but they are less likely to discuss how to go about doing it, how long it may take, and the problems that may confront the first-time investigator. Key factors include setting realistic goals, securing adequate samples, and obtaining clinical knowledge about the population. (CT)