Nursing students' and educators' views about nursing education in Iran

Educational systems in each country would be predicted capable of scholars in professional fields. Nurses are particular member of health care team and have pivotal role in health promotion in individual, family and community. This survey examined nursing students' and educators' views about nursing education in Iran. In a descriptive cross sectional study, researcher-developed questionnaires were completed by 700 students and 200 teachers of State and Azad School of nursing and midwifery. Probability sampling was done. Chis square were used for statistical analysis under SPSS v.14. Results showed that in students, greatest mean score were in educational setting but in teachers were contrary. Based on teachers' views, student-teacher ratio was not proper. Both students and teachers have the same opinion about lack of educational resources. According to students views, lowest mean score belong to educators. Also, there are significant correlations with some part of demographics. Educators and students evaluated several aspects of nursing educational system in Iran. These findings could be recovered instructive structure with the purpose of train talented and competent nurses

[Job satisfaction among iranian nurses]

Health systems are challenging with increased health demands and limited economic status; whilst, nurses shortages is a worldwide issue. Job dissatisfaction among nurses is a main cause for work leaves. The aim of this study was to assess job satisfaction among Iranian nurses and its related factors. In this cross-sectional study, 1058 nurses were selected randomly during 1384-5. A two-sectioned self-report questionnaire was used which included demographic data and job satisfaction scale. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 12.0. Findings showed that only about one third of nurses were satisfied [satisfied and very satisfied] with their jobs [34.30%]. In this study, main factors of job satisfaction were job safety [44.5%] as well as working environment and facilities [44.26%]. On the other hand, nurses were dissatisfied with their job because of the described job duties [74.75%], managers' way of communication [70%], and their social position [70.3%]. Increasing the salary and payment, job equity, modifying working time and shift plans, providing opportunities for the nurses to further their carriers, and continuing education are important issues in increasing job satisfaction

[Association between dietary factors and renal stones in adults]

Urolithiasis is the third urinary disease and evidence shows that its incidence has increased continually during the past decades. The relationship between urinary stones and diet is known to some extent, but there are controversies about it. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between dietary habits, food intake patterns and urinary stone disease. This was a case-control study with 161 adult patients with urinary stone disease referred to Hasheminejad Urology Center, Tehran, Iran, and 254 healthy subjects matched for age and gender. All the subjects were interviewed using a questionnaire to obtain data on demographic characteristics, dietary habits, and food consumption frequency. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 14. The independent T-test, chi square and regression were used to examine the differences. Findings showed that male-to-female ratio was 1.98:1. The prevalence of renal stone was highest in men aged between 30 and 50 years and in women aged between 40 and 60 years. There were no differences in height and weight between the two groups, but BMI was significantly higher in the case group [p=0.007]. A family history of renal stones was observed more frequently in the patients [59% compared to 31.9%; p<0.001]. The mean intakes of food sources of several nutrients were lower in the patients than in the healthy subjects: calcium [p=0.048], phosphorus [p=0.001], potassium [p<0.0001], vitamin A [p<0.0001], vitamin D [p<0.0001], and vitamin C [p=0.004]. Regression analysis confirmed the differences between the two groups as regards sources of vitamins A and D. The intakes of sources of magnesium and vitamin B6, as well as of foods rich in oxalate, were not significantly different between the 2 groups. Results suggest that there are associations between urinary stone formation and the dietary intakes of nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin D, and vitamin C. Considering the challenges of treatment and the costs of this relatively common disease, dietary recommendations may be an easy and cost-effective way to reduce its burden