A nursing school's faculty investment model, which included strategic planning, benchmarking, continuous quality improvement, and management by objectives, was developed through goal determination, market understanding, and resource allocation. It achieved 10% labor savings, 3% revenue enhancement, and a human capital pool equal to 12% full-time…

Data from 2 surveys of nursing doctoral graduates (n=54, 39), 35 faculty, and 37 employers indicated that the majority of graduates are in academic institutions and actively involved in research, publication, and leadership. Slight differences between those who graduated from academic-year programs and those in the summer-only option were noted.…

A survey of 150 first-year nursing students indicated that 65% had been referred to the learning development center. Older students admitted through nontraditional access points were more likely to self-refer; younger students were more reluctant to access learning support resources, although they lacked effective learning strategies. (SK)

Nurse practitioner students using distance education (n=86) indicated a preference for self-direction, concrete examples, and small-group discussion. Print was their most preferred and audiotapes their least preferred format. Convenience, self-direction, and timing were more important than delivery method or learning style. Preferred order of…

Nursing curricula should emphasize egalitarian teacher-student relationships that reflect cooperation and community. Distribution of power between students and teachers, teachers and teachers, and teachers and administrators must be reconceptualized for authentic dialog to occur. (SK)

Translates the American Philosophical Association's profile of a critical thinker into teaching and assessment strategies that can be used in nursing education to develop competent clinical judgment. (SK)

Describes a transition in a mature Special Care Unit for Alzheimer's patients, where patient mix had become too diverse for intended programming. Since the patients were unable to become involved in premove planning and preparation activities, preparation of staff substituted for the involvement of residents. Improved discharge policies maintain…

Offers practice models for community-based nursing and community health nursing that demonstrate the different roles, philosophies, and activities of the two approaches. Points to curriculum changes that are needed to prepare students to practice in an increasingly community-oriented health care industry. (Author)

Nursing students (n=43) who used clinical case studies via computer-assisted instruction (CAI) were compared with 37 who used the written nursing process (WNP). California Critical Thinking Skills Test results did not show significant increases in critical thinking. The WNP method was more time consuming; the CAI group was more satisfied. Use of…

Analysis of the methods used in 25 reports of the evaluation of nursing computer-based learning packages revealed significant research design flaws invalidating many conclusions. Ways to improve evaluation research on the effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction were recommended. (Contains 49 references.) (SK)

Describes an outcomes assessment plan developed by the Lake Land College (Illinois) nursing program, which is organized around formative and summative evaluations of twelve graduate program outcomes. Quantitative and qualitative data collected by students are submitted in a portfolio format. The faculty tool for assessing the portfolios is…

Analysis of research on the Australian elder care industry used the categories of gender equity, gender differences, and gender deconstruction. Findings revealed the gender segregation of the industry, devaluing of women's work, and persistence of body/mind, male/female dualism. (Contains 16 references.) (SK)

Camps can meet or supplement their health care delivery needs by using student nurses. Three models for student nurse internships, basic information about nursing education, and tips for negotiating student nurse internships are described. Sidebars present resources for camp health centers, nursing student competence characteristics, types of…

A survey and three measures of attitudes toward disabilities were completed by 391 undergraduate and graduate students in human services fields (62 percent in nursing). Groups categorized by size of home community generally were similar in attitudes, except that rural-origin students had more negative attitudes on two factors: derogatory…

Presents models for balance in faculty role expectations, with two levels (individual and institutional) and two variations (continuous and balance over time). Provides strategies enhancing faculty productivity at the individual and institutional level and implications for nursing-faculty roles in changing health care and higher education…