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Attitude of Health Personnel , Career Choice , Students, Nursing/psychology , Adolescent , Adult , Altruism , Career Mobility , Decision Making , Female , Goals , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Motivation , Nurse's Role , Nursing Methodology Research , Pilot Projects , Southeastern United States , Surveys and QuestionnairesABSTRACT
The combined RN-MS track is a streamlined pathway to the masters degree in nursing, particularly appealing to nurses who are highly motivated and have their career goals firmly in place. The author discusses issues in developing and implementing this track and presents initial evaluations.
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Curriculum , Education, Nursing, Graduate/organization & administration , Education, Professional, Retraining/organization & administration , HumansABSTRACT
How can the needs of RN students be met without compromising the quality of the educational experience? The model of flexible clinical scheduling described here has built-in safeguards to preserve quality and promote flexibility. The author discusses the benefits for both students and faculty.
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Career Mobility , Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate , Education, Nursing, Continuing , Curriculum , Educational Measurement , Humans , School Admission CriteriaABSTRACT
Clinical research involving patients in crisis may be difficult to conduct because of the psychophysiological changes in the patient and the hectic environment of the health care setting. Clinical nurse specialists have the opportunity to expand nursing knowledge and contribute to nursing practice through initiation and/or participation in research with people in crisis. This article identifies potential pitfalls in conducting research with patients in crisis and suggests strategies for selecting a research design, data collection methodologies, and obtaining consent or approval.
