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Doctoral Education in Nursing: History, Process, and Outcome
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and a description of preventive measures and rehabilitative principles and activities such as exercises, use of walkers, crutches, canes, or wheelchairs. A significant drawback of this book for the perioperative nurse is that although the patient’s preoperative and postoperative nursing care is described, there is little mention of intraoperative orthopedic nursing care. Because the book‘s target audience is unit nurses, this is understandable, although regrettable. This book would likely be a valuable addition to the library of the perioperative nurse involved in caring for orthopedic patients. It is available from John Wiley & Sons, 605 Third Ave, New York, NY 10158. DEBORAH H. AIELLO,RN, BSN, CNOR PRIVATE SCRUB NURSE ROGERSESSIONS, MD HENDERSON, TEX
EDUCATION Doctoral Education in Nursing: History, Process, and Outcome Edited by Sylvia E. Hart 1989, 106pp $28.95 paperback The doctoral degree program in nursing has grown significantlyin the last decade. In 1974, there were eight programs in nursing. In 1988, there were 47 such programs. With funding and personnel at a premium, wise choices must be made with respect to the future of doctoral education. For those interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in nursing or for those faced with the responsibility of initiating or teaching in a doctoral program, this volume is filled with many gems of information. The chapters are written by professors currently teaching in nursing programs in major universities. They discuss the history of doctoral programs in nursing and the current argument over which program is preferred for doctoral education-the research-based PhD or the clinical-based DSCIDNS. This gives the reader material that could lead to a lively discussion in graduate education formats.
MARCH 1990, VOL. 51, NO 3
Each chapter builds logically from a student’s perspective to faculty and administrative interests. Chapters contain extensive bibliographies and are illustrated with research data. The chapter on financial resources available for doctoral education contains the kind of concrete information vital to those seeking assistance in the education process. The plan presented for assessing an institution’s readiness for a doctoral program gives the reader a concise tool to consider when building a task force. The book is available from the National League for Nursing, 10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019-1350. CAROLINE K. GARRETT, RN, CNOR STAFF NURSE/OUTPATIENT SURGERY DEKALBMEDICAL CENTER DECATUR, GA
College Freshmen Avoid Nursing Programs Recruiters say college freshmen cite poor pay as the major reason they avoid nursing programs. They are aware that someone with a baccalaureate in business administration can earn $32,000 after graduation. They do not see great earning potential in nursing without advanced degrees. Some recruiters admit that enrollment in nursing programs is increasing, but claim it is due to efforts aimed at minorities. Health care consultants seem to disagree that salaries are the problem. Some studies indicate that increased salaries have not alleviated the nursing shortage. Another contributing factor is the word nurse, according to the Nov 22, 1989, issue of Legislative Network for Nurses. Mary Canobbio, coordinator of the office of recruitment at the University of California at Los Angeles School of Nursing, claims that students say the term creates a negative image because they see nurses as answering to physicians’ demands rather than having autonomous roles.
and a description of preventive measures and rehabilitative principles and activities such as exercises, use of walkers, crutches, canes, or wheelchairs. A significant drawback of this book for the perioperative nurse is that although the patient’s preoperative and postoperative nursing care is described, there is little mention of intraoperative orthopedic nursing care. Because the book‘s target audience is unit nurses, this is understandable, although regrettable. This book would likely be a valuable addition to the library of the perioperative nurse involved in caring for orthopedic patients. It is available from John Wiley & Sons, 605 Third Ave, New York, NY 10158. DEBORAH H. AIELLO,RN, BSN, CNOR PRIVATE SCRUB NURSE ROGERSESSIONS, MD HENDERSON, TEX
EDUCATION Doctoral Education in Nursing: History, Process, and Outcome Edited by Sylvia E. Hart 1989, 106pp $28.95 paperback The doctoral degree program in nursing has grown significantlyin the last decade. In 1974, there were eight programs in nursing. In 1988, there were 47 such programs. With funding and personnel at a premium, wise choices must be made with respect to the future of doctoral education. For those interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in nursing or for those faced with the responsibility of initiating or teaching in a doctoral program, this volume is filled with many gems of information. The chapters are written by professors currently teaching in nursing programs in major universities. They discuss the history of doctoral programs in nursing and the current argument over which program is preferred for doctoral education-the research-based PhD or the clinical-based DSCIDNS. This gives the reader material that could lead to a lively discussion in graduate education formats.
MARCH 1990, VOL. 51, NO 3
Each chapter builds logically from a student’s perspective to faculty and administrative interests. Chapters contain extensive bibliographies and are illustrated with research data. The chapter on financial resources available for doctoral education contains the kind of concrete information vital to those seeking assistance in the education process. The plan presented for assessing an institution’s readiness for a doctoral program gives the reader a concise tool to consider when building a task force. The book is available from the National League for Nursing, 10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019-1350. CAROLINE K. GARRETT, RN, CNOR STAFF NURSE/OUTPATIENT SURGERY DEKALBMEDICAL CENTER DECATUR, GA
College Freshmen Avoid Nursing Programs Recruiters say college freshmen cite poor pay as the major reason they avoid nursing programs. They are aware that someone with a baccalaureate in business administration can earn $32,000 after graduation. They do not see great earning potential in nursing without advanced degrees. Some recruiters admit that enrollment in nursing programs is increasing, but claim it is due to efforts aimed at minorities. Health care consultants seem to disagree that salaries are the problem. Some studies indicate that increased salaries have not alleviated the nursing shortage. Another contributing factor is the word nurse, according to the Nov 22, 1989, issue of Legislative Network for Nurses. Mary Canobbio, coordinator of the office of recruitment at the University of California at Los Angeles School of Nursing, claims that students say the term creates a negative image because they see nurses as answering to physicians’ demands rather than having autonomous roles.