Nursing faculty (N=28) in baccalaureate programs were interviewed about work-related activities, publication rates, and primary interests. This was compared with similar data from faculty in other disciplines. Results indicate that nursing faculty favor teaching activities and are less oriented toward conducting research than their peers. (CH)

The Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) was tested in an introductory nursing course with 23 students using PSI and 20 in a control group receiving traditional instruction. Students using the self-instructional method achieved significantly higher grades; student acceptance of PSI was satisfactory. (SK)

Discusses the shortage of students entering the nursing profession and solicits counselors' help in relieving this shortage by providing an analysis of the nursing profession that may be useful in counseling students regarding their educational and career options. (NB)

In a survey of 1,164 British nurses (87% responded), written information, discussions with educators, and personal or family member involvement in health care were positive influences on the decision to become a nurse. Family members, especially mothers, were supportive; secondary school teachers and fathers of male nurses were less encouraging.…

In semistructured interviews, 11 nursing students stated that they valued reflection as a means of learning, developing problem-solving skills, becoming personally and professionally aware, and improving patient care. Mental previewing techniques would be beneficial when starting new experiences. (SK)

Medicare funding of graduate medical education should be expanded from payments to hospitals to include graduate nursing education. Strategies include capped entitlement, eligibility tied to full-time status, reimbursement of actual versus average costs, and limitation to the clinical training component. (JOW)

The mentor-student relationship of two nurse teachers led to the development of a cyclic model of mentoring. Competencies for teaching nursing were used as a primary learning tool, and the mentor roles of envisioner, standard-prodder, and challenger, as well as the student's motivation, were instrumental in achieving the competencies. (SK)

Economic and social changes are precipitating a health care crisis in Russia. With Western support, nursing education programs are being revitalized, and nursing associations are being formed. (SK)

According to a case study of the Tri-Council for Nursing's political strategies during the 1991-1992 reauthorization of the Nurse Education Act, government participants had different perceptions of organized nursing's political strategies than did council participants. Strengths and limitations of organized nursing in national policymaking were…

Describes and analyzes from a primary health care perspective how sociopolitical and cultural issues are key factors that influence the health of Hispanic women and their ability to access health care. Looks at the implications for nursing practice, theory, and research and advocates social and political changes needed to improve the situation.…

Common misconceptions about student ratings of faculty include the following: (1) students must sign the forms; (2) teachers of large classes receive lower ratings; (3) teachers who assign more work receive lower ratings; (4) colleague rating is more reliable; and (5) faculty with high research productivity receive higher ratings. (JOW)

Graduate nursing education can be made more responsive to health care needs in several ways: reflection on the roles of nurse practitioners and others, advocacy for vulnerable groups, expertise in community-based practice and research, understanding of the broader environmental context of health, and commitment to making a difference in public…

Examines two systems for quality assurance in nursing education, based on total quality management. The first is concerned with what needs to be done to achieve goals and objectives, based on quality characteristics associated with nurse education. The second considers how things should be done and how to translate policy statements into educator…

Assessed impact of relocation on health and well-being of 196 nursing home residents who relocated to new facility. Relocated residents participated in program to enhance sense of control and predictability over move. Analyses of medical records, nurses' ratings, and interviews strongly suggest that move had no negative effect on residents as…

Describes political and social action group of cognitively intact nursing home residents, organized in response to residents' desire to work on social issues and coordinated by recreational therapist who expected participation to maximize residents' autonomy and sense of control. Benefits mentioned by participants included opportunity to…