This article looks at mentoring in nursing through a critical analysis of mentoring literature. Specifically, it examines the concept and theory of mentoring, basic assumptions about mentoring, related research that addresses the phenomenon, and the resulting generalizations and implications being put forth in the literature. (CT)

The author focuses on two areas of textbook evaluation: the appropriateness of content for the course for which it is intended and the effectiveness of the book's content organization or layout as a stimulus to student interest and learning. She discusses the table of contents, introductory paragraphs, photographs and diagrams, and terminology.…

Discusses sex differences in the relocation patterns of 37 institutionalized patients interviewed prior to and following relocation. Trends indicated that while males scored slightly higher levels of mental alertness, females appeared to be better suited to life in the institution. (JAC)

Indicates that university preparation will be a minimum requirement for nurses entering the profession in Canada by the year 2000. Discusses the expanding role of nurses in the health care delivery system and the benefits of a liberal education. (JAC)

Projects utilization history of a synthetic cohort of nursing home admissions in 1976 by normalizing length of stay (LOS) specific discharge rates derived from life tables to an estimated 1.1 million persons. Results focus on the LOS distribution, discharge status, and total days of nursing home care used. (Author/JAC)

"Dying and Death in Critical Care Practice" was a one-day continuing education offering designed for registered nurses who practiced in settings such as emergency rooms, intensive care units, coronary care units, and operating rooms. The workshop was part of a continuing education curriculum in critical care nursing. (SSH)

The conceptual model for evaluation of continuing nursing education discussed in this article has not yet been used extensively. The model appears to provide a useful framework for assessing the various types of evaluation currently being conducted in continuing nursing education. (SSH)

Describes how the faculty at one university strengthened the research dimension at their school of nursing. (TA)

Describes the how-to aspects of developing a meaningful manuscript and the publishing process for a journal article. (TA)

The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP) initiated an examination of basic registered nurse workforce issues in December 1994. NACNEP took into account the environment in which registered nurses (RNs) would practice, the appropriate educational qualifications needed, and the status of the registered nurse population…

The intent of this article is to explain the use of problem-solving as a curriculum theme in nursing education. (Author)

The tendency to organize nursing curricula on the basis of the specific health care setting rather than the nursing process does not represent very sound preparation. Experiences should be incorporated to socialize students into the world of evolving functions, and the educator's perceptions of those functions has real significance. (Author/AJ)

Describes a racial tensions seminar in an academic setting and suggests implications for health care institutions. (DM)

Discussion of Ralph Nader's Study Group Report on Nursing Homes.'' (SP)