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Demonstrating scholarly competency is an expectation for nurse faculty. However, there is hesitancy among some faculty to fully engage in scholarly activities. To strengthen a school of nursing's culture of scholarship, a faculty development writing initiative based on Social Learning Theory was implemented. The authors discuss this initiative to facilitate writing for publication productivity among faculty and the successful outcomes.

Second-degree BSN-accelerated nursing programs are no longer considered new or rare, with many schools of nursing having programs that have been in place for over a decade. Auburn University is one such school. The focus and motivation of these students make teaching them challenging and rewarding. The authors describe lessons learned including how to promote socialization of accelerated nursing-degree students and use faculty resources efficiently.

Systematic assessment and evaluation of program outcomes results in program improvement. The authors discuss the evaluation of educational effectiveness standard components of critical thinking, therapeutic nursing intervention and communication and mechanisms that insure faculty participation in evaluation.