The philosophical basis of a nursing education curriculum in Australia is the human dimension of nursing. The curriculum acknowledges the importance of the learning climate, diverse learning styles, diversity, and the active role of teachers in developing nurses who are competent and critical thinkers. (SK)

A nursing school implemented a strategic schoolwide plan for technology-enhanced learning at a distance. Key features included a core group of faculty, adequate computer infrastructure and technical support, staff development, user-friendly student support, establishment of policies, and ongoing course and program evaluation. (Contains 18…

Swedish nurses (n=497) indicated that continuing education enhanced their work satisfaction, extended their competence, and enhanced their self-confidence. Continuing education does not seem to have resulted in increased salaries, more power or authority, or greater influence over the work situation. (SK)

A collaborative group of 25 Northeast Ohio nursing deans/directors has developed an access model to provide new education and career mobility pathways into nursing. Model components describe the routes of licensed practical nurse to registered nurse and registered nurse to bachelor of science in nursing. Cost effectiveness and equity are…

States are increasingly requiring continuing education for relicensure in health professions. More research is needed on the effectiveness of mandatory continuing education for nurses in terms of patient care outcomes in order to justify this requirement. (SK)

Assessed the relationship between the presence of Oregon volunteer long-term care ombudsmen and externally handled abuse complaints, survey reports, and regulatory sanctions. Found presence of ombudsmen was related to increased abuse reporting and abuse complaint substantiation, more survey deficiencies, and higher sanction activity. (JBJ)

Teachers may provide students with various levels of support: giving practical help, providing information, allowing students to express feelings, enabling them to identify the problem, or helping them manage the problem. Teachers need administrative support and time to perform this role effectively. (SK)

Of a sample of 63 nursing students, 28 had a perceptual modality preference. Nutrition instruction using this modality was given to 10; the other 18 were taught using another style. When instruction matched learning style, scores were significantly higher on a nutrition achievement test. (SK)

In Minnesota, a commission on medical education and research costs examined the impact of managed care on financing of nursing education. Teaching hospitals and other clinical teaching sites are affected by higher costs related to teaching and research. (SK)

A questionnaire about professional image and attire was completed by 56 nursing faculty (56%) and 191 students (33%). Older faculty and older students preferred more traditional attire for nurses. Faculty and students in the upper division preferred nontraditional attire. Faculty positively influenced student perceptions of professional image. (SK)

At McMaster University, an increasingly older and well-qualified pool of nursing applicants can complete Year-One requirements in an eight-week summer program. Students are highly enthusiastic and appreciative of the cost savings. Faculty perceive student benefits, but their summer teaching load is heavy. (SK)

A mobile clinic providing health care services in rural Georgia is also a service learning laboratory for associate degree nursing students. The program enhances partnerships with community agencies, gives students a taste of community health careers, and provides preventive care to underserved rural residents. (SK)

Study uses sample of management and nursing undergraduates (N=202) to provide psychometric evaluation of the Life Roles Inventory-Values Scale (LRI-VS). Results from internal-consistency reliability analyses, factor analyses, and gender analyses provided qualified support for the scale. The usefulness of the LRI-VS as a tool for self-discovery,…

Statewide nursing articulation models are subject to political pressures. Model designers should build collaboration; establish trust; identify competencies to develop; choose advanced placement mechanisms; develop support services and transfer policies; and address admission, registration, and licensure issues. (SK)

Action research was used for a follow-up study of the implementation of a philosophy of health in nursing curricula. Health was interpreted both as health education and health promotion. Issues arose in terms of the gap between rhetoric and reality in action research and the expectations and needs of key partners. (SK)