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S C Baird

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PubMed1985

Defining scholarly activity in nursing education.

In an attempt to address the question of what activities should be considered scholarly, thereby warranting their inclusion in a nursing faculty evaluation model, a study was undertaken which surveyed all National League for Nursing accredited baccalaureate educational programs. The items in the instrument were generated utilizing the Delphi method and a pilot study established inter-respondent reliability. A response rate of 73% was attained. Scholarly activity was considered highly important in evaluation for promotion and tenure in over 50% of the schools. There were distinct differences in the activities deemed scholarly when respondents were broken down into categories such as size and type of institution and the existence or non-existence of graduate nursing programs in the same institution.

Colorado↗
PubMed1981

The A.D.A. role delineation for the field of clinical dietetics: 1. Philosophical overview and historical background.

"Role delineation" involves identifying responsibilities and supporting skill and knowledge components which must be demonstrated by practitioners as they deliver quality services. As part of its efforts to meet demands for competent clinical dietetic practitioners, the American Dietetic Association conducted a role delineation study for entry-level clinical dietetic personnel. A.D.A.'s efforts in role delineation are situated in the history and future needs of the profession. This investigation was federally funded to identify the "actual" and "appropriate" role responsibilities and supporting skills and knowledge for clinical dietetic personnel. A series of assumptions delimit the conditions underlying role performance. To address the needs of A.D.A. members and organizational entities, immediate use of the A.D.A.-endorsed study products is planned.

Clinical Competence↗
PubMed1981

The A.D.A. role delineation for the field of clinical dietetics: 2. Methodology and summary of results.

Drawing upon the experience of previous contractors with the Division of Associated Health Professions, A.D.A. project staff and consultants designed and implemented a study methodology suited to the unique characteristics of the profession. To delineate the "actual" entry role of clinical dietetics and develop an informational base for further research, project staff compiled qualitative data which were subsequently analyzed by the Working Committee, using structured group decision-making processes. Next, a survey was administered to dietetic and other health professionals to form a data base of opinion on the degree to which clinical dietetic personnel should be accountable for the performance of specific responsibilities. Using group decision-making processes, the "appropriate" entry role responsibilities and supporting skills and knowledge for clinical dietetics were delineated by filtering data through the professional judgment and expertise of the Working Committee. Practice levels were identified, and skill and knowledge statements were weighted for degree of importance, again using structured group decision-making techniques. Two practice levels of the entry role were delineated: clinical dietitian and clinical dietetic technician. Through a process involving the Advisory and the Working Committees, project documents were refined for implementation by the profession.

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An innovative model for clinical teaching.

Using traditional approaches, nursing faculty members may find clinical teaching stressful in today's fast-paced hospital settings. The Clinical Teaching Associate Model, pilot tested by an associate and a baccalaureate degree program in three hospitals, enabled staff nurses to assist faculty members in the direct clinical supervision of students. The benefits for students and faculty members and the potential use of the model to design varied clinical experiences for students are discussed.

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Developing outcome assessment methods.

Describing the development of an outcome assessment method for accreditation, the authors discuss development of criterion definitions and the evaluation of results from a pilot study using student portfolios. The subsequent design of an outcome assessment tool to provide concrete, objective data, the evolution of the evaluation process using this tool, and how the outcome data are currently used for curriculum evaluation are discussed.

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Developing an inservice program on acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Nurses often have negative beliefs about caring for people with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) that may affect the care given their patients. The relation between these beliefs about caring for clients with AIDS and nurses' knowledge about such patient care is studied. A study of 515 registered nurses showed that the more knowledgeable RNs perceived they were, the more positive were their beliefs about caring for people with AIDS. Based on the results of this research, an AIDS inservice program is proposed that addresses the cognitive and affective learning needs of nurses.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗