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Successful management of displaced transverse fractures of the patella is accomplished using an arthroscopically assisted technique. The morbidity is markedly reduced, i.e., surgery is usually same day and recuperation is accelerated.
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The Data Base Management System for community diagnosis was used during two academic semesters with 80 baccalaureate nursing students. At the end of the two semesters the DBMS was evaluated from feedback obtained through faculty discussions, final student papers and oral presentations. The DBMS met the goals established to evaluate the tool. The clarification of categories for essential data is an ongoing process.
When peers teach in a faculty workshop, a wonderful opportunity is provided for a mutually rewarding experience. The biggest problem was a lack of time to fully develop all of the content with the participants. A full-day workshop was really needed. Evaluations immediately after the workshop were very positive. The four-month follow-up evaluations were also positive; we had a return rate of 70% in the latter time period. We had hoped that the workshop would encourage other components within our nursing school to offer similar exchanges in their areas of expertise. This has not come to pass. All of us who came up with the idea, developed the content, and presented the material felt very good about the role we played in maximizing gerontology expertise and promoting positive attitudes about elderly in our school. Although peer workshops have limitations, especially the lack of depth gained over time in course work, the advantages are many. The time frame is rapid for the learners; the learning is relatively painless and allows for much independent follow-up through annotated bibliographies, discussion, handouts, and tools for teaching. Furthermore, presenters are being recognized for their expertise; preparation time is minimal because the teaching is within their area of expertise and many of the tools and literature are in constant use. It is economically feasible because of the numbers of faculty reached and the resources already available. The positive aspects of the peer workshop coupled with nursing facultys' natural interest and motivation outweigh the disadvantages. The peer workshop becomes an addition to our armamentarium of dynamic and innovative methods for expanding faculty growth and knowledge.
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The many challenges facing nursing educators today include meeting the regulatory agency education standards while reaching staff on a variety of shifts/schedules. This article describes a model for the development, implementation, and evaluation of required inservice education that meets this challenge. Creative teaching strategies are discussed that facilitate learning at the individual level, encourage staff participation at the unit level, and contain costs at the department level.
The purpose of this article is to present a process framework for developing pilot programs. Tools that can assist in analysis and evaluation are provided. Readers can adapt this framework and utilize the tools provided in their specific facilities.
Staff development educators and administrators collaborate frequently to establish clinical experiences for student nurses. This article outlines key elements to consider and a time line for planning practicums. Some tools are offered to assist in the process. Arranging a clinical practicum in a health care facility requires flexibility, negotiation, and attention to detail for both the school and the facility. A mutually beneficial affiliation flourishes in such a facilitative environment.