A lack of nurses with masters degree preparation on Guam resulted in a contract with Washington State University to deliver its graduate program to Guam. Faculty who taught the first of four consecutive summer sessions identified many issues in transporting themselves and a total program 6,000 miles away from the home campus. The authors provide suggestions for dealing with administrative, curricular, faculty, and student concerns that may help others plan international education endeavors.

Adaptation, Psychological↗

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May I tape this class? Issues and solutions.

Student requests to audiotape classes are increasing as technology advances. Faculty members are faced with making decisions spontaneously without time to consider the ramifications of their responses. The authors identify educational, ethical, and procedural problems encountered in student audiotaping and provide approaches to manage student tape recording in the classroom in a sensitive and ethical way.

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A holistic model for moving toward excellence in chaotic times.

BACKGROUND: Staff development experts in a tertiary-care hospital were searching for a holistic approach to facilitating improved outcomes. METHOD: Staff development experts, clinical nurse specialists, and clinical managers developed a model that provides a framework for educators to integrate their energies with those of other leaders in order to create a holistic approach to the goal of achieving excellence. RESULTS: The model that is proposed links strategies for change with outcome evaluation. CONCLUSIONS: The model provides a conceptual lens that helps nurse leaders focus on organizational assessment, strategies to improve the work environment, and the evaluation of outcomes. The model is useful for guiding practice as well as research.

Education, Nursing, Continuing↗

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Safe delivery of medications to children in summer camps.

Summer camps should be a safe and fun experience for children. Each year, many nurses assume the responsibility for health care of campers and are faced with a variety of medication and clinical challenges. This survey of medication practices in summer camps revealed a need for improved collaboration among camp personnel, families, and primary care providers. The findings of this study indicate a need for improved communication about medications among all the parties involved to ensure continuity of health care. Pediatric nurses have the opportunity to be proactive by providing parents and children with strategies to assure the best possible summer camp experiences.

Adolescent↗