What should the inservice training program for new graduates from a variety of educational backgrounds consist of? A study designed to answer this and other related questions found that most educational programs do not satisfactorily prepare their graduates for hospital nursing service. (Author)

A controlled, computerized study of graduates of the Brigham Young University College Health Nurse Practitioner Course was conducted to determine the level of job satisfaction and professional acceptance of nurse practitioners. Findings suggest that nurse practitioners show a high degree of self-acceptance and physician and peer acceptance. (JN)

To develop alternatives to institutionalization, more emphasis needs to be placed on supports permitting care within the family unit. Presents an example of one family that deinstitutionalized an older confused family member. (Author)

While the family and Catholic church remained important sources of preferred support, increased willingness to utilize institutional long-term care was noted. Favoring proprietary services indicated continued negative attitudes towards public auspices and possible support for a multi-tiered service delivery system for the aged. (Author)

Describes nursing programs offered by three types of institutions: (1) schools of nursing associated with hospitals or independent schools (diplomas); (2) senior colleges or universities (baccalaureate degrees); and (3) community colleges (associate degrees). (JOW)

To design cost-effective solutions to nursing practice problems, staff development educators must be able to identify problems accurately. This article presents approaches to problem identification and criteria for problem classification that will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of staff development departments and activities. (Author)

Describes urinalysis techniques for dry weight measurement, examination of urinary calculi (stones), and determination of the presence of blood and blood pigments. Also presented are directions for preparing required reagents. (WB)

In relation to community college nursing education, discusses the ability of associate degree (AA) graduates to compete in the workplace and the adequacy of AA preparation for job entry and state examinations. Reviews nurses' reactions to the 1985 resolution requiring a four-year degree for licensure, and questions the future of AA nursing…

Five guidelines are suggested by which instructional developers might produce large, meaningful, and lasting changes in teachers' performance. These are illustrated by a case study which involved nurse educators. Estimates of their successful application in this setting are described. (Author/JEG)

The student health center at a university is seen as an innovative clinical site for student nurses that will allow them to interact with clients without serious health problems. (JD)

Four basic considerations of curriculum development for nursing orientation programs are briefly reviewed: goals, learning objectives, learning experiences, and evaluation. A comprehensive individualized program and two of its components, a manual and audiovisual aids are described. Also described are two evaluation instruments developed for the…

The study examined the moderating effects that nursing supervisors' leadership styles and interpersonal needs have on changes between their pre and post-training measures of leadership attitudes and opinions. The 119 subjects were participants in a two day management development training program. Tabulated findings and implications for hospitals…

Summarizes the attempts in New York to legislate changes in entry into the practice of nursing initiated by the New York State Nurses Association, and examines the implications for the future of Associate Degree nursing programs. (JG)

When a unit's staff changed from a team nursing to a primary nursing approach to care, the role of students gaining experience there changed to that of associate nurse, who is accountable for providing continuity of care to the primary nurses' patients. (Editor/TA)

Responses from 21 nursing students and 7 peer mentors indicated that most participated to practice clinical skills; mentees received considerable help in reducing anxiety and increasing self-confidence; timing and organization of mentoring sessions were a problem; and mentors also made personal gains. (SK)