Presents a process in which nursing graduate students describe their personal stories of time pressures, identify the common elements in their stories, and reflect on their inner voice, leading to recognition of personal knowing. (SK)

Discusses the use of personal tutors to support nursing students. Considers the time implications of adopting an all-encompassing tutor role in the current climate of higher education. (SK)

Interviews with British nurse administrators and a survey of nurses who qualified under the old system and the new higher education system revealed that the new system has not attracted different applicants in terms of age, education, or gender. Not all administrators felt that new graduates were better prepared. More of the new graduates felt…

A nursing management course used Ripple Effect Plans to demonstrate the application of theory to practice. These plans are individual learning contracts that involve solving of problems taken from practice. (SK)

Scores of 77 entering British nursing students on a math diagnostic test were compared to their math grades on General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) exams. Results suggest that Advanced-level math is a good predictor of future math performance. Although GCSE grade C is an entry standard for nursing, it does not ensure math competence.…

Observations of and interviews with seven nursing students during their clinical experience showed the importance of a close, facilitative relationship with a knowledgeable practitioner. Students developed enthusiasm and commitment to professional development and became autonomous learners. (SK)

An educational clinical supervisor for nursing students specializing in community practice would help students move toward responsible practice, complement the role of the clinical supervisor, and be implemented in a variety of settings without the onsite presence of the educational supervisor. Implementation requires collaboration between…

A survey of 427 British nursing students found that all had been exposed to primary health care (PHC) concepts; most had positive attitudes about PHC; and differences in knowledge appeared among degree, health visitor, and district nursing students. (SK)

Describes the development of a cooperative education program for nursing students at the University of Hawaii, students' positive ratings of the elective program, and the value of work experience for their future employment. (SK)

Responses from 452 (78.8%) accredited baccalaureate nursing schools showed that 358 used classroom observations to evaluate faculty. Among 89 faculty surveyed there was great disparity in the weight given to observation compared to other methods. The purpose, weight, and number of evaluative observations need more clarification. (SK)

Results of the World Hypothesis Scale for 40 nursing students indicated they were more likely to endorse mechanistic (linear, cause-and-effect) rather than contextual (subjective, relational) explanations of behavior. The study of psychology can improve nursing students' contextual critical-thinking skills. (SK)

Nursing students (n=22) mentored by hospital staff during clinical placements viewed the assisting and guiding roles of mentors as most crucial. The befriending role facilitated their integration into placement settings. Advising and counseling were less important. Mentor roles having a direct instrumental effect on their learning had the highest…

Five years after graduation, a survey of 354 Finnish nurses found that they felt most confident with their basic nursing, collaborative, and counseling skills, least confident in interacting with patients with addiction problems. The survey identified nurses' continuing education needs. (Contains 54 references.) (SK)

Interviews with 10 black women enrolled in or graduated from baccalaureate nursing programs identified intrapersonal and cultural factors encouraging their participation. Hindrances were classified as the experience of being the "other" and the culture of racism. Findings show that individual and institutional racism is a barrier in registered…

Scores on an adaptive competency profile for 30 Licensed Practical Nurse graduate candidates and 41 second-level Associate Degree in Nursing candidates indicated that there was no significant difference between the two groups. Results suggest that a variety of educational backgrounds foster development of nursing competence. (Contains 23…