Surveyed as they began their professional education, the majority of 68 nursing and 71 social work students were actively oriented toward their studies. However, nursing students were less willing to participate in planning their studies and were more teacher directed than were social work students. (SK)

Responses from 83 of 120 British midwives showed that motivation for continuing education was strongest in regard to professional competence and innate desire for knowledge, less in regard to legal requirements for practice. Strongest motivators were internal and learning related. Social integration was the least important aspect of continuing…

In the nurse practitioner-managed primary health care clinic at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, flexible faculty workloads have been established to facilitate faculty practice at the clinic. (Author/JOW)

Journals and a survey of 93 nursing students involved in community engagement through service learning projects indicated that 90.9% agreed service learning helped their understanding of the community role; 72.8% felt service learning enhanced course learning; only 54.6% said service learning influenced career plans or goals. (Contains 15…

Reviews the history of discriminatory practices in nursing, resulting in African Americans comprising only 4.9% of practicing nurses. Urges recognition of past injustices and suggests strategies to increase participation through recruitment, retention, and practice support. (Contains 21 references.) (SK)

Case studies depict dilemmas in nursing research involving protection of community rights and community informed consent. Outlines research guidelines derived from communitarian ethical frameworks that consider beneficence, justice, and respect for autonomy in the context of community. (Contains 58 references.) (SK)

The meaningful nature of online discussion was explored in 31 survey responses and 10 interviews with nursing students. Eight patterns of interpretation of online experience were exemplified by themes of engagement theory (relating, creating, donating), with positive and negative outcomes for each. (Contains 34 references.) (SK)

A peer tutoring program at an Appalachian university was designed to meet the needs of students with poor academic backgrounds and multiple risk factors. Tutoring patterns included dyad, small group, large group, skill based, assignment based, and question based. Qualitative evaluation data revealed that each pattern required different tutor…

Interviews explored experiences of nine women of color in a nursing doctoral program. The pervasive influence of racism at personal/interpersonal, institutional, and cultural levels was evident. Themes included wearing masks, maintaining the status quo, and moving on. (Contains 20 references.) (SK)

In place of Tinto's model of student retention, an epidemiological approach is recommended for nursing education. It includes primary, secondary, and tertiary interventions for preventing student attrition. (Contains 37 references.) (SK)

A literature review and survey of 24 nursing schools concluded there is little systematic faculty development. A needs assessment of 59 nursing faculty resulted in a model of professional, instructional, leadership, and organizational development programming needs. (Contains 15 references.) (SK)

Data from focus groups of 12 nursing students and 8 tutors and survey responses from 97 students and 18 tutors were analyzed. Results revealed a wide range of factors motivated students to be self-directed. All students believed good lectures were highly motivating. Students desired clear guidance and feedback. (Contains 12 references.) (SK)

Case study data from four higher education institutions on the use of portfolio assessment in nursing were mapped against criteria for rigor in qualitative research. Monitoring rigor was determined to be best done by students, teachers, and placement mentors. Discrepancies appeared between internal teacher monitoring and external examiners.…

From a longitudinal sample of nursing students, 193 completers and 43 noncompleters were compared, revealing significant differences in the groups' mean scores on admission essays but not admission grade point averages. Content analysis revealed how completers had internalized the role of nurse. (Contains 12 references.) (SK)

A survey of 190 Israeli nursing students found that just over half were opposed to legalization of physician-assisted dying. Exposure to theory about euthanasia or clinical oncology experience had a small effect on these attitudes. Religious beliefs and degree of religiosity were significant determinants of these attitudes. (Contains 23…