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A video containing narratives from a phenomenological study of Alzheimer's patients introduces nursing students to concepts, processes, methods, and ethical issues in research. It engages students in qualitative thinking and helps demonstrate the relevance of research to practice. (SK)

The nursing shortage presents a challenge for both nursing education programs and clinical agencies to identify creative options for increasing the supply of nurse educators, especially those who can teach [...]

Traditional approaches to teaching basic nursing skills are being questioned for accelerated, or second-degree, nursing students. Since accelerated nursing students have demonstrated the ability to quickly assimilate new information and [...]

Accelerated nursing programs, also referred to as second-degree programs, are targeted to students who enter with a baccalaureate or higher degree in a field other than nursing. While these programs [...]

States will have to do more than they have in the past to solve the current shortage in nursing care. A shortage of nurses around the country is hitting hospitals […]

Provides a reflection of the special healing power that pets offer daily based on the experience of Cocoa, a female Cardigan Welsh corgi, with the Loudoun Pet Therapy program, which aimed to help calm family members of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack victims. Description of Cocoa's work as a volunteer with the Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers Pet Therapy Program; Views on the dog's interaction with nurses and staff in the facilities visited; Benefits of the pet therapy program.

Accelerated nursing programs, also referred to as second-degree programs, are targeted to students who enter with a baccalaureate or higher degree in a field other than nursing. While these programs are rapidly increasing across the United States, a sparse amount of literature pertains to them. This article provides a review of the current literature related to accelerated programs in nursing and suggests areas of inquiry that could be developed to address the need for research in this area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As the first of the Baby Boomer generation turns 65 this year, there is rising fear that a crisis awaits related to many mental health resources. This article describes the characteristics of Baby Boomers, their future mental health needs, and the extent of the impending insufficiency of mental health resources to meet those needs. Recommendations to address the unprecedented mental health demands of this generation are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Many caregivers of older family members do not realize the need for respite until their own health begins to deteriorate. The mental, emotional, and physical stress of caring for a family member can seem overwhelming. Creative options for respite care are emerging, but there are barriers to effective use of these programs. This article discusses these barriers and proposes suggestions for overcoming them., (Copyright 2009, SLACK Incorporated.)

Learning portfolios are gaining acceptance in nursing education as a viable way to individualize student learning and evaluate outcomes. Traditionally, portfolios have documented learning that has already occurred. This article describes how the design of a learning portfolio for nurse educator students provided greater insight into their new practice of teaching by assisting in both the reflection of their previous experiences and the visualization of their first teaching position.

How can nursing education respond to the ominous signs of a serious shortage of nurses in the future? One answer to this question is a focus on reclaiming nurses' stories of the "real-world" of nursing practice. In the process of creating a childrens book, The Magic Stethoscope, a group of nurse authors found a new appreciation for the stories of their practice and the need to share these stories with children. The authors hope that these stories will inspire children to consider the exciting career opportunities for the nursing workforce of the future.