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DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED Title VI of the Civil-Rights Act of 1964 states: "No person in the. nited Statesshall, on the ground-of race, color or national origin, beexcluded from participation in, be denied the benefitsof, or.be subjected to discrimination-under any programor activity receiving Federal financial assistance." There-fore, Special Project Grants for ImProvement in NurseTraining, like every program or activity receiving Fed-eral assistance from the Department of Health, Educa-tion and Welfare, must be operated in compliance withthis law.

DHEW Publication No. (NIH) 72-86(Formerly Supplement to PHS Publication No. 1154-2)

July 1971

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFAREPublic Health Service National Institutes of Health

Bureau of Health Manpower EducationDivision of Nursing

Bethesda, Maryland 20014

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INTRODUCTION

The Health ManpoWer Act of 1968, Title II, Nut§e Training,amended and extended the Nurse training Act of 1964 throughJune 30, 1971. Title II provided Federal aid to both studentsof-nursing and schools of nursing for the purPose,of producinglarger numbers of qualified nurses. The special project grantSprovision of Title I_ I atithoriied fun& to schools of nursing,public or nonprofit private agencies, organizations, or institu-tions to help support the additional costs of projects for theplanning, development, and establishment Of programs ofnursing education and to help meet the costs of improving,expanding, and strengthening the quality and effectiveness ofprograms of nurse training.

The DiviSien of Nursing of the Bureau Of Health ManpowerEducation, National Institutes of Health, annually issues asummary listing of the projects funded from the start of theprogram in June 1965. The current list contains projects fundedthrough June 1971, and it includes planning grantS, which wereawarded for the first time during fiscal year 1970. The com-pleted projects are listed on pages 67-96. The intent of listingthe grants awarded is to notify schools of nursing about thekinds of projects being funded and to enable the schools toshare information about project results. A more comprehensivereview of the projects may be obtained by writing to theschools and other sponsors.

Information about the awarding of grants and the procedurefor applying to receive a grant award is contained in the book-let, Special Project Grants for Improvement in Nurse Train-ing, available from the Division of Nursing.

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CODES FOR PROJECT SUPPORT AREAS

Areas Code

Career Development CD

Curriculum Revision CR

Expanded Clinical Role

Faculty Development ,FD

Instructional Technology IT

New Program NP

Program, Evaluation PE

Planning.Grants PG

Remedial Services RS

Special Financing SF

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SPECIAL PROJECT GRANTS AWARDED

for IMPROVEMENT IN NURSE TRAINING

June 1965-1971

ALABAMA

GADSDEN STATE JUNIOR COLLEGEGADSDEN

Improvement of the AsSociate Degree Program inNursing to Meet Accreditation Standards of the Ala.bama Board of Nursing and the National League fcirNursing PE

The financial assistance to the nursing program provides' foradditional staff,- consultants, staff travel, and instructional eciuip-ment.

THEODORE ALFRED LAWSON STATE JUNIOR COLLEGEBIRMINGHAM

Curriculum Improvement to Admit Students Who NeedCompensatory Education CR, RS

By admitting students from an additional source to its associatedegree nursing program, this college aims -to augmerit the nursingservices of the State, which has a shortage of such. services.

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ALABAMA (continued),

TUSKEGEE INSTITUTETUSKEGEE INSTITUTE

Extended Rentediation and Enrichment Cur-riculum Nursingin LOviSOcioecottontic, COW-Ally Deprived Communities CR, RS

AcademidallY able students, disadvantaged bedause of socioculturaland educational deprivation, are-identified and are helped towardnational levels -of achieVement in-baccalaureate nursing through asystematic PrefreShman and continuing lower diVision remediationand enrichment program.

Curriculum-is improved and mOdified.thrOtigh revision of the nurs-ing_content, age of-multimedia to effect -newer teaching approacheS,and modification Of content for community health nursing to giveStudents additional skills and knowledge for counseling in familyhealth and sanitation.

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMABIRMINGHAM

Development of a Major in Cardiovascular Nursing inthe Graduate Program ER. NP

A major in cardiovascular nursing leading to the Master ofScience degree in nursing is developed. The focus is on the develop-ment of a specialist whodemonstrates expertise in caring for cardio-vascular patients in various settings, including institutions, commu-nity agencies, and the home.

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMABIRMINGHAM

Remethation Program for the Academically Disadvan-taged Nursing Student RS

A remediation program in mathematics and reading is developedfor the academically disadvantaged students admitted to the Schoolof Nursing. The program consists of four parts: student identifica-tion and diagnosis, remediation through individualized and groupinstruction, evaluation of student progress, and deceleration of thenursing curricnluM.

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ALABAMA (continued)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMAMOBILE

Continuance of Mastin School of Nursing SFFinancial assistance is provided for the.' School of Nursing to

continue operation:

ALASKAALASKA METHODIST UNIVERSITYANCHORAGE

Continuance of College of Nursing, Alaska MethodistUniversity SF

Financial assistance is provided to continue the nursing program.

ARIZONA

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYTEMPE

Continuous Progress Curriculuin: A Means of Facili-tating Learning in a Baccalaureate Nursing Curriculum CR

The College of Nursing evaluates this curriculum to determinewhether it improves student learning and makes better use of thespecialized knowledge of the faculty.

Graduate Program in- Medical- Surgical Nursing NPA 4-semester master's program in medical-surgical nursing is

offered to prepare competent clinical specialists who are oriented tocommunity programs, who can participate in multidisciplinarygroups, and who can assume leadership or teaching roles in a varietyof health settings.

Multimedia Independent Study Project ITAn independent study laboratory is established that allows stu-

dents to view films, filmstrips, slides, charts, and videotapes. It in-cludes film and television programs developed by faculty and stu-dents with the cooperation of affiliated health agencies.

This project augments Continuous Progress Curriculum: A Meansof Facilitating Learning in a Baccalaureate Nursing Curriculum.

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ARIZONA (continued)

COCHISE COLLEGEDOUGLAS

Development of an Associate Degree Nursing ProgramAdapted to Rural Communities with a High Proportionof Culturally, SotioecontniicallY,- and Language HaUdi-capPed StudentS= NP

A 4-semester associate degree nursing program is developed withremedial courses for new students and work experience for studentswho have completed the first 2 semesters. The-program emphaSizescommunity health nursing, utilizing all available health agenciesfor clinical experience.

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONATUCSON

Continuing Education Program for Registered Nurses CD

An organized, university based, adequately funded continuingeducation program for the nurses of Arizona is established withexpectations of continuing the program after the termination of thegrant.

ARKANSAS

ARKANSAS STATE NURSES' ASSOCIATIONLITTLE ROCK

Planning for Delivery of Optimal Nursing Service inArkansas PG, CD

Development of a comprehensive educational plan encompassingall aspects of nursing is proposed: preservice education, continuingeducation, specialized training, availability and quality of nursing,and the rapidly changing responsibilities and increasing speciali-zation in nursing.

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ARKANSAS (eontinited)

STATE COLLEGE OF ARKANSASCONWAY

Proposal for a Career Option Curriculum hi NursingEducation CD, NP

Upon completing the first year of the _program the student isprepared as a practical nurse and eligible for the practical nurseexamination. At the end of the second year the student is eligiblefor the associate degree in nursing and for registered nurse exami-nation. The final 2 years will be devoted to upper level preparation,and the student will receive a Bachelor of Seience degree with amajor in nursing.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASLITTLE ROCK

Demonstrating the Use of Clinical Nurse Practitionersas Hole Models for Students in a Baccalaureate NursingProgram CR

A new dimension in learning is achieved by using clinical nursingpractitioner role models to work closely with faculty in the clinicalsituation. Fragmented and isolated clinical learning experience isreplaced with a comprehensive program of nursing education incontemporary medicine.

DevelopMent of a Program for Continuing Educationin the School of Nursing CD

The first university-based program in- continuing education inArkansas is established. The focus is statewide planning during thefirst year of this 3 -year program and _then gradual implementationduring the next 2 years. Channels will be established for coordina-tion and cooperation with other significant schools andgroups. Im-provement of nursing practice, optimum delivery of health services,and strengthening educational programs throughout the State arethe goals of the project.

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CALIFORNIA

ALLIED HEALTH MANPOWER COUNCILOF SANTA CLARA COUNTY

SAN JOSE

Management Information Study of Nursing Education PG

After analyzing the contributions of types of nursing educationin Santa Clara County to the nurse work force, the needed expanSionby level and area iSidentified ; improved patterns of Clinical facilityutilization are determined ; and the needed modifications to accom-modate career ladder opportunities are identified.

ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE

LANCASTER

Development of an Associate Degree Registered NurseTraining Program NP

An associate degree nursing program is developed with the activeparticipation of the local health agenciei where the students willreceive their clinical experiences.

CALIFORNIA STATE COLLEGEBAKERSFIELD

Development of a 4-Year Program in Nursing at a NewInstitution NP

A baccalaureate program in nursing is developed and imple-mented at a new State college. The curriculum uses the inquiryapproach to the process of aging. The program includes practicumtesting for behavioral objectives, summer- workshops for registerednurses, coordination with a full range of programs in the alliedhealth sciences, and use of private physicians as well-as health careagencies for clinical experience.

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CALIFORNIA (continued)

CALIFORNIA STATE COLLEGELos ANGELES

Laboratory for Independent Nursing KnowledgeLINK IT

An extensive professional center is established. Self-instructionalmaterials and resource-peoPle--nsing a variety of media such astaPeS,- flints, and ptograinel and- doniputerited hitt:alai-oh aid stti-derits:in inderieltdent learning. The center also introduces iireiiiirS-ing students to nursing content and nursing faculty in Order tomaintain contact with them and redtide.the high student droPout.

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF LOS ANGELESLOS ANGELES

Mutual Expectations for the Neophyte Staff MineA Cootterative-EffOrt of Nursing Education and Service PE

Pediatric nurse educators from affiliating schools and from thehospital's nursing service personnel cooperatively develop mutualexPectations for the neophyte staff nurse. ()Pinions regarding suchexpectations will solicited extensively in Los Angeles County, butalso on a national level. Methods for demonstrating the use ofmutual expectations in improving curricula and hosPital inductionprograms will be developed and implemented.

COLLEGE OF SAN MATEOSAN MATEO

ExpanSion of the Associate Degree Nursing Program CR

Student enrollment in the nursing program is increased and theprogram expanded to meet the growing health needs in the area.

IMPERIAL VALLEY COLLEGEIMPERIAL

Planning and Establishing an Associate Degree Regis-tered Nurse Training Program NP

An associate degree program in nursing is established to improvenursing services in Imperial County by relieving the serious short-age Of nurses. Additional aims include providing professional train-ing and related employment potential for local students in an eco-nomically depressed area and enhancing the recruitment efforts oflocal health agencies.

CALIFORNIA (continued)

LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITYLOMA LINDA

CUrricUlum DeveltipMent,in Nursing Educaticin CR

The three,phaSeS of the study are identification-of nursing theoryAnd practice, e%aluation, and- publication-of the results of the,studY.The-School of milting_ 'faculty are -involved- in a curriculum studycentered around concepts of wholeness for the patient, the student,and-the faculty.

Educational Program for NeW ResponSibilitieS inMother and Child :Nursing _ ER

The -curriculumpattern iiemonstratea- sequential levels of min-petency -that -prepare the- nurse to assume an ekPanded role as anurse-midwife or as a pediatric nurse practitioner. Preparationbegins on -the 'baccalaureate level. On contletion Of the programthe student quAlifies for certification and m_AY continue toward aMaster of Science degree.

Improving the Learning Environment for Students inNursing CR

The learning environment of baccalaureate and graduate studentsis improved- by modifying faculty roles. In- the modified roles, fac-ulty are recognized" and used as Clinical experts. Then they can=assist in harthonizing curriculurn objectives and nursing practice sothat students can practice nursing as they have been taught andguidelines can be established for preparing graduate students forassuming such roles.

QUEEN OF ANGELS HOSPITALLos ANGELES

Student Program in Nursing for Adult Men and Women NP

This pilot program is designed to attract nursing students fromthe age group 35 to 56 years and to graduate a greater number ofnurses who are professionally committed. This is also a new curric-ulum approach in nursing and, as a result of identifying needs,assessment can be made that will initiate curriculum modification.

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CALIFORNIA (continued)

SACRAMENTO. TATE COLLEGESACRAMENTO

Teaching Maternity Nursing: A Strategy-EMphasizingSelf - Instruction Through Educational Technology IT

In teaching maternity nursing to_students in a baccalaureate pit-grain, programed text and videotapes are-used for selfinStruCtionand small group diknSSions. Approximately 30 nonlecture video-tapes are produced demonstrating the applidation of scientifictheory in a nurse- patient relationShip,or-content that Contributes toknoWledge in the area of maternity nursing.

SAN JOSE STATE COLLEGESAN JOSE

Identifying the Core Content Of an Advanced NursingCurriculum CR

Core concepts are identified that are common to psychiatric. nurs-ing, community health nursing, and advanced medical-surgical nurs-ing, and these concepts are Included in a course for senior students.

This course decreaSes repetition and overlapping, proinotes stu-dent application of core concepts in a variety of nutting situations,and unifies the curriculum by the consistent use of the core contentapproach throughout the department.

STANFORD UNIVERSITYSTANFORD

Planning the Future of Nursing Education at Stanford PG

Under this planning grant a feasibility plan for the academicdevelopment and secure funding of the school of nursing will beprepared.

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CALIFORNIA (continued)

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIADAVIS

Preparation Ota Family Nurse Practitioner ER

An 18-monthprograni preparing experienced public health nursesto assume added responsibility for healtkasSessMent, diagnosis andtreatment of frequently oCcUking- illnesses, while utilizing theirbackground of nursing knoWledge Cooperating are Cali-fornia State Department of -Public Health and Alameda County.Medical Institutions.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIASAN FRANCISCO

Use of Computer Simulation Techniques in the Gradu-ate Training of Nurses for Decision Making in theDelivering of Health Care IT

The decision-making skills of graduate students enrolled in master'of science, postmaster's, and doctor of nursing science programsare developed through intensive training utilizing computer simula-tion techniques. The effectiveness of these training techniques willbe determined by evaluating performance of graduate students inthe work locale.

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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (continued)

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MEDICAL CENTERSAN FRANCISCO

Development of and Practice inTéaching Strategies fora Process=Oriehted Curriculum FD

DembriStration videotapes are prepared-depicting teaching Stitt&gies focused on process and discovery learning, opportunity is -pro-vided for faculty to practice and evaluate their effectiveness in theuse Of these teaching Strategies; and a course is developed for theinstruction Of teachers in the use of the strategies.

Improving the Teaching.Of Nursing in InterdisciplinaryCare of AMbUlatOry Patients PE

Recognizing the changes occurring in medical and nursing educa-tion, methods-for-teachirig nursing in the interdisciplinary care ofambulatory patients are exPlored, developed, and evaluated;

Increasing Teacher Competencies Through Use of aMobile Microteaching Laboratory FD, IT

A mobile microteaching laboratory is developed and its effective- .

ness evaluated as a means of providing continuing education forcurrently employed teachers of nursing in Northern California.

UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCOSAN FRANCISCO

Development and Use of Tools for Curriculum Evalua-tion PE

Specific tools are developed and tested, and then used to evaluatethe teaching-learning process in selected learning areas at all levelswithin the curriculum in order to determine the degree to which theobjectives of the baccalaureate program in nursing have been met.

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COLORADO

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO

DENVER

Development and Utilization of Instructional Media:A Component of the Nursing CourSes in a New Bacca-laureate Nursing Curriculum IT

The .immediate goal is improved- education -of -nursing, studentsenr4o.ed in the ,baCcalaureate .prograin. The OltiMate goal is im-prOved- nursing education for sttidentS -and Draetitioileti served byall programs Of the University of Colorado School of Nursing.

Nursing Care of Children in CaMmunity `settings ER

Professional nurses obtain an- opportunity_ to study nursing careof children in -community settings and to assume _an- increasinglyeffective role in the nursing of- children. The- major -unitS of _Studyare in- growth and_ development, assessment and-analysis_skillS, fam-ily and community approaelleS, -and- factors -and loroes influencingthe patterns Of delivery aim nursing care.

Improvemetit Of Curricula_ SchoolS Of NurSiOgThrough Selection-and Application of Core Concepts ofNursing CR

Findings from research conducted by the Western Council onHigher Education for Nursing (WCHEN) are used to examine andimprove curricula in schools of nursing in 13 Western States.WCHEN research findings relate to the selection of core concepts ofnursing and their integration into the curricula of associate degree,baccalaureate, and graduate nursing programs.. All three programsare involved in this regional effort.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADOGREELEY

Planning a Project for Curriculum Revision PG

A project is developed for curriculum revision and program ex-pansion. Consultants and other resource persolis assist the facultyto plan the project. A series 'of workshops on selected areas of cur-riculum construction are held for the faculty.

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CONNECTICUT

QUINNIPIAC.COLLEGEHAMDEN

Development, Implementation, and EVahiation of An&iodate D_ egree .Nursing_ Program. Geared To -Chan, g-big Trends in Delivery of Health Care .NP

A curriculum -is developed that uses basic science core coursesapplicable to allied health teaching, uses nursing concepts ratherthan the static anatomical-disease process approach, and uses thehealth team approach to nursing care.

UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORTBRIDGEPORT

ProVision for Rehabilitation Nursing in the TotalBaccalaureate Curriculum CR

Plans include integrating rehabilitative nursing and workingcooperatively with the total- faculty. Appropriate tools for compar-ing and evaluating students' learning in the structured courseversus the new plan will be developed.

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT MEDICAL CENTERHARTFORD

Expanding the Nurses' Role in Walk-In Medical Practice:A Planning Proposal ER, PG

The School of Nursing and the School of Medicine collaborate ina planning project to identify essential elements in the decisionmaking process related to problem evaluation. The informationobtained forms the basis for developing effective teaching-learningmethods and tools for use within the total nursing curriculum toimplement expanded roles for nurses in walk-in medical practice.

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CONNECTICUT (continued)

YALE UNIVERSITYNEW HAVEN

Pediatric Nurse Specialist Training Program ER

This 2 -year master's degree program it the School Of NukSitigprepares pediatric clinical specialiitS. Students may elect to focuson the care of children in either the aMbillatory care or the inVatientsetting. Graduates are pretiared to take expanded responsibilitiesfor Well-child supervision and parent counseling and to provideclinical expertise and leadership in pediatric nursing.

DELAWARE

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARENEWARK

Development and Validation of an Empirical Role Modelof the Comprehensive Community Nurse Clinician ER

A master's program in nursing that focuses on the preparation ofthe comprehensive community nurse clinician .is implemented. Thearea of medicalsurgical nursing serves as a testing ground for eval .uating this role model.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

AMERICAN UNIVERSITYLUCY WEBB HAYES SCHOOL OF NURSINGWASHINGTON

Assistance for a Baccalaureate Degree Program ofNursing SF

Special financial support is requested to ensure that this Schoolof Nursing can continue to operate and can maintain the quality ofits nursing education program until other financing is obtained.

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (continued)

CAPITAL CITY SCHOOLWASHINGTON

Phasing Out Capital City &Cho Ol of Nursing Programin an Orderly and gesponsibleManner While Maintain=ing- Integrity, and Quality of Program and 'ProtectingStudents' InterestS until GraduatiOn SF

This School- of Nursing is enabled to close out its program in anorderly manner while maintaining quality and accreditation.

CATHOLIC 1JNIVERSITY OF AMERICAWASHINGTON

Conceptual Approach to Teaching of Nursing in l3ac-calatireate Programs FD

The quality Of teaching in the nursing component of baccalau-reate programs in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbiais strengthened and improved. Twelve faculty members from thearea are invited to participate. Findings will be disSeminated to allbaccalaureate, diploma, and associate degree faculty in the region.

FEDERAL CITY COLLEGE

WASHINGTON

Improvement of Nursing Education at Federal CityCollege RS

Special support services are provided for the anticipated aca-demic and personal support needs of inner-city prenursing studentsto help them meet the rigorous academic demands of a contempo-rary baccalaureate program in nursing. This support componentsupplements similarly directed efforts of the ongoing program.

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (continued)

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITYWASHINGTON

SysteMs ApprOach_to the DeveloPment,,EMplemeritation,and Evaluation:of Nursing _Component of a :Baccalaii,reate Nursing Program- CR

To complete an ongoing curriculum revision, new nursing coursesmove from a first - level - course that presents fundamental conceptscommon to the nursing process to succeeding levels that deepen andbroaden these concepts. Evaluation tools are prodticei to measurethe knowledge of RN students for placement in the program.

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITYWASHINGTON

Exploring the Feasibility of Establishing a Baccalau-reate Program in Nursing Education PG

The need,. organizational structure, and financial support for aproposed degree-conferring school of nursing at the University isstudied.

THE PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE HEALTH FOUNDATIONWASHINGTON

PROJECT HOPE: Establishment of an AssociateDegree Program at the Navajo Community College,Many Farms, Arizona NP

An associate degree program is initiated in an attempt to fill thenursing needs of the Navajos on a reservation and to provide em-ployment for Navajos who are interested in health careers. A cur-riculum integrating knowledge of Navajo culture and history withthe nursing.component is planned.

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FLORIDA

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDAGAINESVILLE

Consecutive Summer Program, Leading to the Masterof Nursing Degree NP, CR

The program, conducted in four= consecutive summer sessions, in-creases the number of nurses with advanced preparation and thushas major significance for improving the quality of nursing educa-tion and service. Particular impact is in improved preparation ofassocate degree nursing faculty.

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMICORAL GABLES

Expanding the Opportunities for Disadvantaged Stu-dents in Nursing RS

Students are assisted both to mature in terms of self-awarenessand to overcome deficiencies in basic academic skills; and an in-service program is established for the faculty to itnprove their- skillsin working with disadvaritaged students. A program of counseling,tutoring, and cultural enrichment supplements the establishedcurriculum.

GEORGIA

EMORY UNIVERSITYATLANTA

Development of Television and Associated Media toImprove Undergraduate and Graduate Instruction atEmory University and in the Region in Medical-Surgical Nursing IT

Videotapes and other audiovisual materials are developed and acenter is established through which faculty members from otherschools of nursing can become oriented to and proficient in usingtelevision and associated media.

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GEORGIA (continued)

GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGEAMERICUS

Study-of an Existing Associate Degree Program withEmphaSia On Curriculum DeVelopment and TeachingMethods CR

Revisions will be made in the curriculum to effect the optimumuse of faculty, time, and facilities'in preparing the technical nurse.

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIAAUGUSTA

Development of. an Educational Assistance Program forSpecial Students in the Baccalaureate Nursing Cur-riculum RS

A remedial program is developed for students who have potentialbut who need supportive learning services to succeed in a baccalau-reate program in nursing.

Facilitation of Student Learning Through MeaningfulUse of Community Resources CR

Community health concepts that nursing students need to learnare identified and a sequence of learning experiences in communitysettings is planned for and implemented throughout the entire cur-riculum.

Integration of Nutrition Education into Nursing Cur-riculum CR, FD

Maximum use is made of trained persons in the specialty area.The program focuses on development of faculty, introduction andimplementation of desirable curriculum sequence, use of innovativeteaching methodology, revision and/or establishment of realisticand measurable "expected outcomes" for students, and selectionand use of reliable criteria for competency in nutrition practices ofnursing graduates.

Planning for a Statewide Continuing Education Pro-gram in Nursing for Georgia PG

A mechanism will be'developed fer statewide continuing educationin nursing for Georgia. Resources available for continuing educationwill be inventoried; the educational resources of nurses will beassessed, and a balanced curriculum to provide for maximum pro-fessional growth will be planned.

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HAWAII

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIIHONOLULU

Multifaceted Approach Toward Program Enrichment FD

Faculty enrichment is provided by seminars-and individual assist-ance in philosophy-of cience, pSYchoSodial content, blophySical con-tent, and the research process.

Educational delineation -is achieved by delineation of content ofthe two programgbaccalaureate (professional nursing) and asso-ciate degree (technical nursing)-=by definitions of the related rolesand fdrictions of their graduates and testing for those differences inpractice.

IDAHO

IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITYPOCATELLO

A 5-Year Project Designed to Strengthen and ExpandBaccalureate Nursing in Idaho CR

The project is designed to (1) increase enrollment of students inthe baccalaureate nursing program, (2) test the feasibility of "ex-tending" the campus through the use of clinical facilities located incommunities other than Pocatello, (3) improve both quality andquantity of educational experiences in nursing.

ILLINOIS

COOK COUNTY SCHOOL OF NURSINGCHICAGO

Providing a Multivaried Attack on the Problems ofAttrition and Staff Student Relations RS

The problem of attrition is approached in three ways: (1) thepsychological factors relating to underachievement and adolescentcrisis; (2) a remedial program in basic learning skills, study meth-ods and study discipline; (3) a staff development program to in-crease instructor sensitivity to students' needs.

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ILLINOIS (continued)

EVANGELICAL SCHOOL OF NURSINGOAK LAWN

Community Organkation of Fatulty Inservice (COFI) FD

This joint program Of faddlty deVeloprrient in-four hospital- nurs-ing schools involves a series--of workshops for the "total faculty ofthose hook:, and faculty orientation :and: inrierVide -'progranis ineach sehool based on .the needs of individual-- members.

MICHAEL REESE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTERCHICAGO

Remedial and Tutorial Project to Assist Inner-CityStudents to Succeed in a Diploma School of Nursing RS

A comprehensive program is developed to prepare academicallydisadvantaged inner-city students for careers as registered nurses.Plans to meet the total needs of these studentsacademic, physical,emotional, socialare developed jointly by the project staff andfaculty.

ST. JOHN'S HOSPITALSPRINGFIELD

Increased Use of Audiovisual Aids IT

Greater use of audiovisual materials in the curriculum is insti-tuted. Use of the materials will be increased first in the basicmedical-surgical unit to judge its effect, then increased in othercourses throughout the curriculum.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITYEDWARDSVILLE

An Experiment in Education for the Registered Nurse CD

An experimental component will be planned and developed withinthe existing nursing program that will facilitate the baccalaureateeducation of registered nurse students. This program will focus onassisting students in obtaining some parts of their education in thegeographic area in which they reside.

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ILLINOIS (continued)

VIDEO NURSING, INC.EVANSTON

Planning for Production and Distribution of Multi-media Software for Continuing Education and Inde-pendent Learning PG,,CD

The continuing education needs Of- graduate nfirseS-employed byhealth -care agencies; and which of theSe needs can be met throughuse of audiovisual -media, will be investigated. To:coordinate activi-ties and avoid duplication of effort and expense, efforts will be*madeto deVelop a master plan for future production, using the nationalexpertise already available.

INDIANA_

INDIANA UNIVERSITYGARY

Study to Determine the Effectiveness of "UnlimitedDepth" and "Limited Scope" Concepts in a TechnicalNursing Program CR, PE

An exploratory study will seek to determine the effectiveness ofthe concepts "depth" and "scope," from limited to unlimited, asparameters for technical nursing education and practice. The resultsshould contribute to the formulation of standards for technical nurs-ing preparation and practice.

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INDIANA UNIVERSITY (continued)

INDIANA UNIVERSITYINDIANAPOLIS

Analysis and Enrichment of Learning Experiences ofthe Public Health Nuising Component in the Badealau-reate Curriculum in Nursing CB

Public health nursing course offerings are studied as an endeavorof the public health nursing faculty to coordinate the courses withthe total baccalaureate curriculum in nursing and to devise learningexperiences that will enrich these course offerings for the student.

Programed instruction, simulation, and problem-solving stimulusfilms are used.

Development and Evaluation of a System for Improv-ing the Teaching-Learning Process in Nursing IT, PE

Multisensory teaching-learning materials are used in a student-paced, independent study approach. Materials such as videotapeddemonstrations, 8mm single concept films, audiotaped slide lectures,and programed instructional booklets are developed. A clinical eval-uation instrument, perionality inventories, and academic achieve-ment tests are used to evaluate the teaching-learning process.

Improving Student Achievement in Nursing EducationThrough Prediction and Remediation of Low Achieve-ment and Failure inSpecific Freshman Courses RS

Plans for improving student achievement in t associate degreenursing program are developed and implemen.,at. The approach isthrough prediction of low achievement and failure in specific fresh-man courses through analysis of academic, psychological, and soci-ological variables and through remediation by small-group session.

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IOWA

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGECELAR RAPIDS

Pstablishment of an Associate Degree Nursing Program NP

An asso,..4te degree nursing program is establiShed to provideneeded Manpower for the health care delivery syttem. The facultywill study, evaluate, and make recommendations to implement theladder-lattice concept of education and core curriculum in healthoccupations education.

MARYCREST COLLEGEDAVENPORT

Curriculum Revision to Enrich the Teaching of Com-munity Health Nursing in a Baccalaureate Program CR

Project staff working .vith faculty analyze and revise the curricu-lum to enrich the teaching of community health nursing. The es-sential, content relevant to community health will be integratedthroughout the program.

MOUNT MERCY COLLEGECEDAR RAPIDS

Institution of a Professional Nursing Core CurriculumBased on Man's Behavior in Health and Illness NP

This program for a nursing major emphasizes development of aninnovative curriculum and includes education of the faculty in cur-riculum development and teaching strategies. Located in a metro-politan area and serving many. non-urban and disadvantaged stu-dents, the program is designed to allow for individual differences.

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IOWA (continued)

UNIVERSITY OF IOWAIOWA CITY

Design for Articulation: A New Approach to IncreasingOpportunities for Baccalaureate NurSing Education CR, RS

These are provided: (1) the first nursing course in summer ses-sion, (2) workshops for science faculties in the cooperating institu-tions, and (3) counseling services for students to enhance recruit-ment, to improve student selection, and to counteract "transfershock."

This is a cooperative undertaking between Iowa's only universitybaccalaureate nursing education program and 12 Iowa institutionsof higher education: five community colleges, two State-supporteduniversities, and five private colleges.

Developing a Graduate Major in Nursing of Children NP

The redesigned curriculum leading to a Master of Arts degreecontinues to be refined and improved, with emphasis on nursing'srole in promoting optimum health and in giving skilled nursing careto children in a variety of settings.

Curriculum Exploration and Development for First Pro-fessional Nursing Degree CR

A determination is made of content- in the arts, sciences, andnursing that is essential for beginning professional practice in anynursing field and the most effective organization of this content.

Expansion and Improvement of the Graduate Majorin Nursing Service Admin:-iration CD, CR

Curriculum is studied and evaluated with major attention de-voted to developing and improving a graduate level clinical nursingsequence aimed at preparing a "generalist" in nursing and at test-ing the currently planned course sequence in nursing service admin-istration.

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KANSAS

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITYMANHATTAN

Planning for a New Baccalaureate Program of Nursing PG

A yetr will be spent planning the establiShment of a new bacca-laureate school of nursing in the University. The Clinical facilitiesWill be the Irwin Army Hospital at Fort Riley, the Veterans Admin-istratiOn Hospital, and the Topeka-Shawnee Health Department at

'Topeka.

MARYMOUNT COLLEGESAMNA

Improving, Expanding and Strengthening the Commu-nity Nursing Educational Component CR, PE

Adequate and varied clinical-educational environments with qual-ity instruction are provided. Descriptive and experimental strategiesare developed to test and evaluate the clinical facilities and theteaching-learning process, with special focus on new educationaltechnologies.

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTERKANSAS CITY

Baccalaureate Nursing Curriculum Based on HumanDevelopment Conceptual Framework CR

The program provides freedom for the development of each stu-dent's potential by ;Allowing selectivity in course work, with empha-sis on a basic science or humanities area that will be contributory tonursing.

KENTUCKY

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKYLEXINGTON

Simulated Patient-Situation Laboratory Approach tothe Teaching of Labor and Delivery IT

A controlled, programed sequence of simulated patient-situationin labor and delivery enhances learning and assists students in pro-viding comprehensive nursing care.

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LOUISIANA

CHARITY HOSPITALNEW ORLEANS

Preparing: Nursing Students to Become Teachers ofHealth as They Nurse IT

Nursing students are assisted in acquiring interest, knowledge,and skills in health teaching. Short films are used to demonstrateinterviewing techniquet, report preparation, and listening skills.The students use transparencies and films for health teaching intheir outpatient nursing.

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITYNEW ORLEANS

Baccalaureate Curricular Experimentation Through theUse of Core Courses and the Group Process CR

The baccalaureate nursing curriculum is revised to incorporatecore courses and planned clinical experiences deVeloped for profes-siona' health disciplines. The approach includes the concept of "highlevel wellness" and the individual's_ need to fulfill daily living re-quirements.

MAINE

MAINE STATE NURSES' ASSOCIATIONAUGUSTA

Statewide Planning for Nursing Education in Maine PG

A master plan for basic and continuing nursing education inMaine is constructed. The increasing nursing needs of Maine'speople and the kinds and numbers of nurse practitioners requiredto meet them will be assessed as a basis.

MARYLAND

HELENE FULD (PROVIDENT HOSPITAL, INC.)BALTIMORE

Upgrading Intellectually Deprived Students to AchieveProfessional Success RS

Guidance and remedial assistance are given to students with pooreducational backgrounds, and guidance is given to faculty in moti-vating these students toward achieving their potential in nursing.

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HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE

COLUMBIA

Development of a Nursing Curriculum Stressing theRole of the Technical Nurse in Community Health CareFaii lities in a Planned New City NP

AmbulatOry health care centers in addition to traditional acute-care facilities are used for clinical experiences, thereby focusing onthe expanded role of the nurse in community health care facilities.In addition to an integrated approach to content presentation innursing and science, the program incorporates innovative tech-niques in humanistic education as well as self-directed, self-pacedlearning experiences as a means to increase retention when an openadmissions policy is followed.

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDBALTIMORE

Development of Multimedia, Self-Instruction StudyUnits IT

Relevant faculty preparation is provided and multimedia, self-instruction study units are developed for use in an auto-tutorial labo-ratory. Also, faculty and selected graduate students gain experiencein using new educational methods, approaches, and technologies.

MASSACHUSETTS

BOSTON COLLEGE

CHESTNUT HILL

Adaptation for Open Circuit Television Broadcast of aNursing Course for the Registered Nurse Student in aBaccalaureate Degree Program IT

By better presentation and scheduling, the educational experiencefor students is improved. Extension of the influence of the nursingfaculty into the community is a beginning in regional extension ofeducational opportunity to the registered Aurse through television.

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BOSTON UNIVERSITYBOSTON

Improvement of Graduate E_ ducation for CollegiateTeachers of Medical-Surgical Nursing CR

Graduate education is improved, with particular emphasis on theknowledge, skills, and attitudes relevant to collegiate teaching.

Improvement of the Program for Coordinators andAdministrators in Inservice Education in HospitalsLeading to a Master's Degree CR

A curriculum designed to prepare coordinators of inservice edu-cation is revised and evaluated, with consideration given to thedevelopment of creative ways of organizing inservice content and tothe exploration of new methods of teaching adults.

.Improvement Of Teaching Research in Historical Foun-dations of Nursing in a University School of Nursing CR

Project includes improving and developing the teaching of thehistory of nursing, fostering historical research studies and reportsby students and faculty, and providing and preserving resourcematerials in a nursing archive.

BURBANK HOSPITALFITCHBURG

Diploma Nursing Education System Based Upon TotalOrganic Problems of the Patient and Nursing BehaviorsResponsive to the Problems CR

A developmental curriculum is established that focuses on nurs-ing behaviors and principles responsive to patient .problems. Theprinciples are derived from comprehensive analysis of actual casesand patient problems and from research data based upon standardsrecognized by the controlling institution and those imposed by pro-fessional nursing regulatory bodies. It includes development andselection of instructional materials and teaching strategies to sup-port each unit and level of the curriculum.

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NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITYBOSTON

Credit Allotment for Selected Licensed Practical NursesWho Transfer to an Associate Degree Program CD

A shortened curriculum that gives advanced credit to selectedlicensed practical nurses who wish to go on to become registerednurses is planned, implemented, and evaluated by a 3-year associatedegreeProgram.

SIMMONS COLLEGEBOSTON

Articulation of Clinical and Nonclinical Learning in a4-Year Nursing Program CR

Five core courses have been developed for the nursing major. Inaddition, a senior interdisciplinary seminar provides an opportunityfor further integration of concepts from nursing, the humanities,the life and social sciences.

SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS UNIVERSITYNORTH DARTMOUTH

Development of a Curriculum for a College of Nursing NPThe theory of nursing used, which bases the determination of

nursing levels on patients' needs, facilitates not only differentiationof nursing levels but also teamwork for nurses with different typesof preparation. &curriculum built on this theory would justifygranting advanced standing to registered nurses from diploma orjunior college programs.

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTSAMHERST

Development of a Laboratory for Community Nursingto Increase Learning Experiences for an IncreasingNumber of Students Enrolled in a University NursingProgram CR

This laboratory enables the school to meet course objectives incommunity nursing within the policies of the existing agencies andthe geographical area. New approaches to community nursing areexplored.

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HARPER HOSPITALDETROIT

MICHIGAN

Instituting an Educational and Cultural Upgrading Pro-gram RS

An upgrading program is instituted for graduates of inner cityhigh schools who are motivated and have potential for nursing butdo not qualify for admission to the Nursing School. The programincludes an 8-week summer tutorial program and tutoring duringthe regular terms, tutorial help with theory and skills, and super-vised study and counseling.

LAKE SUPERIOR STATE COLLEGESAULT STE. MARIE

Establishment of au Associate Degree Program inNursing NP

The program at Lake Superior State College, the first of this kindin the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, will help alleviate the acutenursing shortage there and also make nursing education availableto students who are interested but are financially unable to relocatefor education.

MADONNA COLLEGELIVONIA

Improvement and Expanzion of the Nursing Program CR

Quality instruction in a rapidly expanding new baccalaureateprogram is provided.

MERCY COLLEGE OF DETROITDETROIT

Improvement of Nursing Instruction by Providing Ade-quate Teaching Facilities IT

Space in an existing building is renovated and equipment andmaterials are purchased.

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MICHIGAN (continued)

MERCY SCHOOL OF NURSING OF DETROITDETROIT

Ungraded Diploma Nursing Program for Inner-CityStudents RS

Students from substandard secondary schools are assisted tobecome registered nurses through independent. study of speciallyprepared materials that provide remedial treatment of deficiencies.

The inner-city recruit completes a "program within a program"suited to her individual needs while pursuing the regular curriculum.

MICHIGAN NURSES' ASSOCIATIONEAST LANSING

Designing a Statewide Plan for Continuing Educationfor Nursing Personnel PG

The Association will design a statewide plan km' continuing edu-cation for Michigan nurses. An indepth survey is undertaken oflearning needs of practitioners, current educational activities, aidpresent and potential resources for continuing education.

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITYEAST LANSING

Development of Multimedia Materials and Methods forProgramed Learning in Nursing IT

Instructional methods and materials are developed that enablestudents to learn more effectively and efficiently in the first sequenceof nursing courses. The programed multimedia concept of teachingis utilized in the lecture room and in the independent study labora-tory.

NAZARETH COLLEGEKALAMAZOO

Assistance for a Baccalaureate Degree Program ofNursing SF

Special financial assistance is provided to permit the school ofnursing to continue in operation.

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PROVIDENCE HOSPITALSOUTHFIELD

Enabling Applicants with a Desire and Potential forNursing Careers to Overcome Academic Limitations RS

Students who have the potential for a nursing education but areunable to meet the academic requirements will be assisted in recov-ering from the socioiogical and economic factors responsible fortheir academic limitations.

Reorganization of Curriculum Content to Permit Ad-vanced Standing in a Diploma Program to QualifiedLicensed Practical NurseS Who Meet RecommendedCriteria CD

Criteria and test norms are developed for the selection and place-ment of the licensed practical nurse candidate who demonstrateshigh potential for success in the diploma program.

Acquired nursing competencies are identified and evaluated withthe concomitant selection of curriculum content and/or sequence topermit the qualified student to meet diploma program requirementsin a shorter time.

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITYDETROIT

Wayne State University-Henry Ford Hospital: HealthNurse Clinician Project ER

The proposal is to: (1) prepare health nurse clinicians in a 2-yeargraduate nurse program leading to the Master of Science degree,(2) develop, new practitioner roles for such nurses in inpatient andoutpatient hospital services and in public health agencies, (3) de-velop theory and evaluate performance with regard to the nurse, topatient satisfaction, to nursing activities and performance, and (4)develop new methods for evaluating the quality of patient care.

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MINNESOTA

COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICTSAINT JOSEPH

Development of a New Baccalaureate Degree Programin Nursing NP

Primary focus of the program is the implementation of a uniquecurriculum with maximum allowance for self-pacing and self-teaching by the student.

COLLEGE OF ST. SCHOLASTICADULUTH

Curriculum Study to Derive a Theoretical Frame ofReference and Proceed Through to the Development ofan Experimental Baccalaureate Nursing Curriculum CR

An experimental curriculum is derived from a curriculum studyundertaken to develop a theoretical frame of reference for educat-ing the professional nurse. The curriculum comprises essentiallearning experience organized to ensure successful attainment ofbehaviorally stated objectives.

MANKATO STATE COLLEGEMANKATO

Preparation of American Indians for Professional Nurs-ing in a Baccalaureate Program PG

Recruitment, motivation, teaching methods, remedial work, andevaluation are examined. A program designed to assure reasonablesuccess for applicants will be prepared.

ST. MARY'S JUNIOR COLLEGEMINNEAPOLIS

Multisensory Instruction in Associate Degree NursingEducation IT, CR

A multifaceted, multisensory approach is used to present the de-sired sequence of nursing content using the existing associate de-gree nursing curriculum. Program objectives include determining(1) the viability of the program for large numbers of students withdiverse ability, (2) whether the curriculum can be further individ-ualized, (3) if the methods promote better use of nursing facultyand enhance faculty-student contact, and (4), the extension of devel-oped materials to other associate degree nursing programs.

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MINNESOTA (continued)

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTAMINNEAPOLIS

Development and Evaluation of a Baccalaureate Nurs-ing Curriculum that Utilizes Man's Adaptation as aConceptual Framework for Nursing Practice CR

'The usefulness of this conceptual framework for nursing theoryand practice is explored. Curriculum structure, teaching materialsand strategies, and evaluative tools for this framework, includingchallenging examinations for advanced placement of students in thenursing program will be developed.

Post-Baccalaureate Educational Program for Nursesin Ambulatory Child Health Care ER

A study of the competencies that could be expected of a profes-sional nurse functioning in ambulatory child health care is madeand the additional knowledge and skill necessary for the nurse toachieve these competencies are identified. Collaboration with theMedical School and the Department of Pediatrics is proposed toeffect realignment of the roles of nursing and medicine.

MISSISSIPPI

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE COLLEGEITTA BENA

Anatomy and Physiology Tutorial Programs for NurseEducation Majors RS

The students gain additional knowledge of body structure andfunction in order that the material related to medical surgicalnursing can be better understood.

Pre-Admission Enrichment Program for Nurse Edu-cation Majors at Mississippi Valley State College RS

Learning experiences, counseling, and individual tutoring areprovided in a 10-week summer session to help overcome deficits inEnglish and science. The curriculum contains language arts (focuson reading comprehension and communication skills) and science(focus on selected scientific principles basic to the science courserequired of the nursing education major).

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MISSOURI

DEPAUL HOSPITALST. LOUIS

Counseling Team on the Nursing School Faculty RS, FD.

A faculty-counselor team difects the guidance program for nurs-ing students who Show widespread individual and collective signs ofstress, both academic and social, in the nursing school environment.The team will produce tape-recorded case studies of team dynamicsin operation and a manual for team direction and administration.One entire class will be measured for behavioral changes.

ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITYST. LOUIS

Expanding the Graduate Program to Include a Major inthe Nursing of Children NP

A graduate with this major is a specialist able to make significantcontributions to the improvement of nursing services rendered tochildren and their families.

Improvement and Expansion of a Graduate Programfor the Preparation of Cardiovascular Nursing Spe-cialists CR

A graduate program for cardiovascular nurses is improved andexpanded to meet the nursing services needs of a broader geograph-ical area.

Midwest Continuing Professional Education for Nurses(MCPEN) PG

Continuing education for nurses in eight Midwestern States (Illi-nois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and South Da-kota) is planned as follows: catalog existing programs and identifynew needs, develop guidelines and models for future programs,identify sources of funding, and perfect organizational plans forMCPEN as a continuing region-wide coordinating body.

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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURICOLUMBIA

Assistance to the School of Nursing SF

To avoid curtailing admissions to baccalaureate and master'sprograms and to maintain quality of educational programs, addi-tional well qualified faculty members are employed.

Multimedia Self-Instruction in Maternal-Child Nursingat the Baccalaureate Level IT

Media such as films. slides, synchronized tapes and programedtext are developed for use in self-instruction units that supplementteaching. Self-instruction is appraised for its value in producingbetter utilization of clinical experience and increased and more uni-form learning, and for providing teachers with more free time forstudent contact.

WILLIAM WOODS COLIEGEFULTON

New Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Education NP

This is the one-yea, planning phase of an institutional programstructured to establish a fully accredited baccalaureate program,possibly in cooperation with other local institutions.

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MONTANA

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITYBOZEMAN

Nursing Evaluation: Program and Product PE

The quality of the nursing program is improved through compre-hensive and systematic evaluation of the (1) current prediction offreshmen students' completion of or failure to complete the pro-gram, (2) curriculum's functional adequacy for meeting programobjectives, and (3) establishment of measurements of competencyexistent in the graduate 6 months after completion of the baccalau-reate degree.

Videotape Instruction for Clinical Nursing Techniques IT

Existing television instruction is expanded by video-taping se-lected procedures, community resources, and skills techniques inorder to effect (1) more efficient use of instructor time, (2) attain-ment of otherwise inaccessible educational experiences, (3) in-creased efficiency in student-patient interaction, (4) provision of thesame background of selected material in public health and psychiat-ric nursing, and (5) integration of selected concepts from physicaland social sciences.

NEBRASKA

COLLEGE OF ST. MARYOMAHA

Establishment of an Associate Degree Nursing Pro-gram at the College NP

To increase the supply of registered nurses in Nebraska, anassociate degree nursing program is established in a senior collegein a city with major health facilities for nursing students' clinicalexperiences. ,,,,

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NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITALOMAHA

Continued Development of Televised Inservice Educa-tion for Faculty in Nebraska Diploma Schools of Nurs-ing FD

Four films designed to improve curriculums in the schools areproduced, distributed, and evaluated. The "process approach" isused to help each school build on its strength and retain its identitywhile cooperatively sharing educational resources.

NEVADA

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA

RENO

Intercampus Cooperation in Developing and Implement-ing Innovative Programs of Graduate Education inNursing NP

Eleven schools and departments of nursing in Nevada and Cali-fornia work together in developing and implementing the programs.Emphasis is placed on maximum use of qualified faculty, library andother resources, and in development of new strategies for teachingand learning. Greater use of intercampus telecommunication isinvestigated.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIREDURHAM

Curriculum Study for Revision CR

A process-centered curriculum will be planned, implemented, andevaluated. Consideration will be given to preparing professionalnurses to contribute to health care of people. The student will beinvolved in planning for and evaluating the revised curriculum asactive members of the curriculum committee.

Planning for Continuing Education for RegisteredNurses in New Hampshire PG

The Division of Continuing Education will develop a plan for acontinuing education program for registered nurses that will pro-vide opportunities to learn new concepts and develop new skillsand will result in a higher level of patient care. A comprehensiveplan for continuing education for registered nurses will be formu-lated.

NEW JERSEY

MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGETRENTON

Adaptation of Nursing Education to Mastery Educa-tion: Thus Producing a Curriculum that is Self-Paced!and Success Oriented IT

The unit-of-work system makes success in nursing educationpossible for students with divergent educational abilities by ena-bling them to complete an associate degree nursing program in aself-paced, success oriented structure. Techniques will include video-tapes, film formats, audiotapes, computer-assisted instruction, com-puter management, and nursing teacher counselors.

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COMMUNITY MATERNITY INSTITUTESANTA FE

Feasibility Study of Educational Programs in Nurse-Miuwifery and/or Continuing Education for MaternityNursing PG

A feasibility study in this large rural State with scattered popu-lation determines the type and amount of maternity nursing and/ornurse-midwifery service required to meet continuing needs of thepopulation.

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITYLAS CRUCES

Studies to Determine Feasibility of Establishing aNursing Program at the University PG

If the study establishes the necessity for a nursing school insouthern New Mexico, the type of school to best meet the needs ofthe area will be determined.

UNIVERSITY OF ALBUQUERQUEALBUQUERQUE

Curriculum Evaluation and Improvement CR, PE

Nursing faculty studies and evaluates a new associate degreenursing program in the light of the program's philosophy andobjectives.

Development of a Plan to Meet Nursing EducationNeeds in New Mexico PG

A study is made of existing and projected health service needs inthe State for the purpose of formulating a comprehensive statewideplan to meet the demonstrated nursing education needs.

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AMERICAN NURSES' ASSOCIATIONNEW YORK

Identification of Need for Continuing Education forNurses PG

An extensive study is made to determine ability of and the needfor continuing education for nurses and to develop a plan for theANA to meet its responsibility to nurses by providing appropriatecontinuing education programs.

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITYNEW YORK

Planning for Reorganization and Extension of theUndergraduate Program in Nursing PG

The feasibility of developing a coordinated program of nurseeducation for students who have been enrolled in the differentprograms offered by the University and by institutions affiliatedwith the Faculty of Medicine will be explored. A proposal will bedeveloped for demonstrating how to increase efficiency in the useof faculty and facilities and reduce costs in nursing education whileimproving the quality of the education.

GENESEE VALLEY NURSES' ASSOCIATIONROCHESTER

Determining the Direction and Studies Needed forAreawide Planning in Nursing Education PG

A Community Planning Committee for Nursing Education deter-mines the direction to be taken and the studies needed to develop aplan for educating the quantity and quality of nurse practitionersneeded in the Rochester Economic Area.

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NEW YORK (continued)

HELENE FULD SCHOOL OF NURSINGOF THE HOSPITAL FOR JOINT DISEASES

NEW YORK

Study of Admission Standards of a 15-Month Upward-Mobility Nursing Program: LPN and RN CD, RS

A study is made to learn if candidates with fewer academic quali-fications than presently required could succeed in the program whensupported by counseling and tutorial : ervices and by a well-equipped,self-paced study center.

HERBERT H. LEHMAN COLLEGE, CUNYWEST BRONX

Development and Establishment of New NursingProgram NP

Faculty time is made available to provide creative planning ofthe curriculum for a new nursing program.

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NEW YORK (continued)

HUNTER COLLEGE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORKNEW YORK

Experimental Program to Educate Retiring Policemenand Firefighters for Licensure as Professional Nurses CD

This experimental nursing education program is designed to pre-pare New York City policemen and firemen to become professionalnurses. The 21/2-year program takes place during their last fewyears before retirement so that they may enter the field of nursingas a second career at the approximate age of 40.

Experimental Work-Study Program to Determine theAppropriate Method to Prepare Licensed PracticalNurses for Professional Nursing CD

With the cooperation of two New York City agencies, HunterCollege offers a 17-month experimental work-study program todetermine an appropriate method to prepare LPNs to qualify asregistered nurses. Students from New York City's Department ofHospitals, while working only a 20-hour week, both participate inthe educational program and continue to receive their normal salary.

Program evaluation concentrates on the problems and potentiali-ties of working with a mature group of students from disadvan-taged backgrounds and with previous work experience, and it at-tempts to identify those areas of greatest strength and weakness inLPN training with respect to training as an RN.

KINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGEBROOKLYN

Increasing Retention of Students in Community CollegeA.A.S. Nursing Programs Through Tutoring RS

Under the sponsorship of Kingsborough Community College, fivecommunity colleges of The City University of New York offer ex-tensive and large-scale tutoring services to their nursing students inan attempt to increase the retention rates within their nursingprograms.

An experimental design compares the effects of using studentsfrom community or senior college as tutors, as well as the effects ofvarying amounts of tutoring available and the students' prior prep-aration. Faculty coordinators prepare the tutors and guide theprogram.

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NEW YORK UNIVERSITYNEW YORK

Developing and Implementing a Program of ContinuingEducation in Nursing as a Means of Improving the De-livery of Health Services CD

The program is for registered nurses graduated from all types ofbasic nursing education programs and for nurses with higher de-grees. This is an inter-disciplinary and community focused approachto improving nursing knowledge and the nature and delivery ofhealth services.

NIAGARA UNIVERSITYNIAGARA UNIVERSITY

Enhancement of Nursing Faculty's Teaching AbilitiesThrough a Faculty Resource Center FD

A Faculty Resource Center is developed that will enhance nursingfaculty members' abilities to prepare nursing students to effectivelydeal with change. The Center will provide informational, guidance,and supportive services directed toward this end.

NORTH COUNTRY COMMUNITY COLLEGESARANAC LAKE

Feasibility Studies Related to Establishing a NursingEducation Program PG

A qualified director will utilize lay committees, medical personnel,hospital administrators, public school personnel, college personnel,students and others in Essex and Franklin Counties to determinethe feasibility of instituting an associate degree nursing program.

SKIDMORE COLLEGESARATOGA SPRINGS

Curriculum Improvement: Development of New Teach-ing-Learning Aids and of a More Effective Program forEvaluation of Curriculum Goals CR, FD

Instructional and evaluative methods and media are improvedthrough development of new teaching-learning materials for use innewly established nursing courses and development of means forevaluating the goals of the curriculum. Faculty participation in theproject is seen as education for continuing faculty development.

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STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALOBUFFALO

Multiphasic Self-Instruction Program of Growth andDevelopment During Early Childhood (Infancy Through4 Years) for Baccalaureate Nursing Students IT

Instructional tools are developed for a multiphasic self-instruc-tional laboratory focused on a cross section study of normal growthand development. Media includes short films, a self-instructionalmanual, topical group discussion, and multiple enrichment materials.

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORKAGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE

CANTON

Use of Educational Technology in the Development andReinforcement of Manual and Technical Skills inNursing IT

A semiaudio-tutorial laboratory within the present nursing labo-ratory is established with a technical assistant available to directstudents to the program needed, answer questions, and evaluate thestudent's performance on nursing techniques.

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTERROCHESTER

The Medical Nurse Practitioner: A Planning Proposalfor Developing a Curriculum and a Collaborative Nurse-Physician Team Model ER, PG

This project is designed to develop an appropriate curriculum,including behavioral objectives, selection criteria, learning methods,and necessary features of learning setting and evaluation criteria.University and community participation will help ensure qualityand relevance.

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NORTH CAROLINA

ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE TECHNICAL INSTITUTEASHEVILLE

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Request for Financial Assistance to Recruit Facultyfor New Associate Degree Nursing Program SF

Second-year faculty is recruited and curriculum developed in anew associate degree nursing program. The financial assistance willpermit wider recruitment to bring in qualified staff.

ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN COLLEGEWILSON

Development of a New Baccalaureate Nursing Program NP

A baccalaureate program in nursing is established to improve thenursing personnel resources of the region.

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITYDURHAM

Development and Implementation of a New Baccalau-reate Curriculum in Nursing NP

A new baccalaureate curriculum for admission of both basic andregistered nurse stadents is developed and implemented.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINACHAPEL HILL

Study of Academic and Clinical Performance of Stu-dents and Graduates of a Baccalaureate NursingProgram PE

In Phase I a study is made of the inter-relationships amongcourse grades, clinical grades, scholastic aptitude measurements,and nursing achievement test scores for baccalaureate nursing stu-dents in the classes 1966 through 1973. An instrument for evaluat-ing clinical nursing is developed and tested. Preliminary data collec-tion on clinical nursing performance will be started and will becontinued in Phase II.

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JAMESTOWN COLLEGEJAMESTOWN

Improvement of Curriculum and of Clinical ResourcesUtilization to Obtain NLN Accreditation and to ExpandEnrollment CR

A master's prepared faculty will be provided (1) to evaluate andto improve implementation of the curriculum ; (2) to obtain opti-mum utilization of learning resources in surrounding health facil-itieg; (3) to obtain adequate physical facilities conducive to learn-ing for faculty avid students ; and (4) to develop a curriculum andprograms to foster continued nursing education.

MINOT STATE COLLEGEMINOT

Establishing a Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Programat Minot State College NP

The program is established as recommended by the North DakotaJoint Committee for Nursing Needs and Resources. It provides op-portunities for students to acquire the basic knowledge and compe-tencies for professional nursing practice and an adequate founda-tion for graduate study.

NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITYFARGO

Establishing an Associate Degree Nursing Program atNorth Dakota State University NP

A new associate degree program in nursing is established as rec-ommended by the North Dakota Joint Committee for NursingNeeds and Resources.

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OHIO

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITYFRANCES PAYNE BOLTON SCHOOL OF NURSINGCLEVELAND

Development of Nursing Education Technology IT

Developed and used are methods for increasing the degree ofdiscriminative knowledge acquired by nurses, for increasing the ef-ficiency of the learning prbcess, and for evaluating the level of com-petence attained when different learning opportunities are provided.Audiovisual, television, and programed materials are produced andtested.

Improving the Clinical Learning En onment CR

The development of a plan to educate increased numbers ofnurses is continued. Under this plan academic leadership personneltake responsibility for the quality of the clinical learning climate inwhich nurse generalists and specialists are prepared.

KENT STATE UNIVERSITYKENT

Financial Assistance to Meet Costs of Operation SF

The financial assistance allows for the continuing development ofa new baccalaureate nursing program. Obtaining a sufficient numberof faculty will enable the School of Nursing to enroll 125 sophomoresfor 2 years in the beginning nursing courses without jeopardizingthe quality of instruction of the other students in the program.

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF OHIOTOLEDO

Development of a Baccalaureate Nursing Program PG

A new baccalaureate nursing program to serve NorthwesternOhio will be developed within an educational consortium of BowlingGreen State University, the new Medical College of Ohio, and theUniversity of Toledo. The resource of the three State schools willbe utilized. The goal is to provide sound nursing education throughoptimum use of educational resources and clinical nursing facilities,employing one nurse faculty.

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MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITALDAYTON

Improvement of Curriculum in a School of Nursing byFaculty Involvement in Small Groups InvestigatingNursing Process, Learning Theories, and TeachingStrategies CR, FD

The curriculum is improved by the faculty working in groupsand, through investigation and experimentation, strengtheningskills and expertise in teaching nursing.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITYCOLUMBUS

Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Curricu-lum Leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing De-gree CR

The design is a dynamic, coherent, unified curriculum that pro-motes maximum development of students' abilities and providesfaculty with time to further personal and professional development.

Graduate Preparation for Leadership Positions in ChildHealth Services ER

The graduate program in pediatric nursing to prepare expertleaders in pediatric nursing is expanded.

Multimedia Instructional SystemTeaching Care ofPatients with Impaired Vision IT

Multimedia materials are prepared that facilitate teaching basicconcepts z id skills in the nursing care of nonseeing persons andthose with impaired vision. The materials cover problems related tovisual deprivation, comfort, safety, hygienic measures, and specificnursing functions and skills.

Planning for Continuing Education PG

The State has been divided into six areas in which planning meet-ings are held. Nurses from various types of employing agenciesspecify needs, set priorities, recommend methods and suggest re-sources in their area. Results of the meetings provide guidance forestablishing continuing education programs.

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OHIO UNIVERSITYATHENS

Study of Professional Nursing Education Needs inSoutheastern Ohio PG

A Council on Nursing Education is established consisting ofhealth, education, and civic leaders. The council guides the ProjectDirector in assessing the needs of the area for professional nursingeducation, in developing a plan to meet future needs, and in gaininglocal cooperation in implementing the plan.

PROVIDENCE HOSPITALSANDUSKY

Improvement of Teaching Medical-Surgical NursingThrough a Program of Faculty Development and Cur-riculum Revision FD, CR

Diet therapy, operating room nursing, and communicable diseasenursing are integrated in the courses. Curriculum and evaluationconsultants participate in the faculty development program.

OKLAHOMA

PHILLIPS UNIVERSITYENID

Planning, Developing, and Implementing a New Bacca-laureate Degree Program in Nursing NP

A generic 4-year community-health oriented curriculum will bedesigned to promote maximum development of the student's abil-ities and understanding in planning nursing interventions and inhealth teaching. The program will prepare more nurses to providecomprehensive personal health services of high quality to all persple.

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OREGON

OREGON TECHNICAL INSTITUTEKLAMATH FALLS

Development of an Associate in Arts Nursing Programat the Institute PG

A qualified person is employed to develop a nursing program thatmeets the unique requirements of the Southern Oregon area.

UNIVERSITY OF OREGONPORTLAND

Development of Continuous Program Instruction inMedical-Surgical Nursing CR

Units of self-instructional material, based upon behavioral ob-jectives, are developed and demonstrated with materials for as-sessment of achievement. Each student will progress at her ownrate through the baccalaureate or to the master's level clinicalnurse specialist. Students will be given increased responsibility forplanning their own learning activities.

UNIVERSITY OF PORTLANDPORTLAND

Development of an Upper Division, Broad Fields, Nurs-ing Curriculum CR

The conceptual framework and theoretical content for an upperdivision, broad fields, nursing curriculum are dev sloped, integratingprinciples and concepts from the biophysical at A psychosocial sci-ences.

Development of a Program for Retention of Disad-vantaged Students in the School of Nursing RS

Disadvantaged students are assisted to complete a nursing educa-tion program to increase the number of prepared nursing personnel.

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PENNSYLVANIA

ALBRIGHT COLLEGEREADING

Further Development and Implementation of a NewBaccalaureate Nursing Program in a Liberal Arts Col-lege NP

Emphasis is on the development of innovative course outlines,of detailed behavorial objectives phrased in performance terms, andof student laboratory manuals. The goal is to graduate a nurse whois both theoretically and clinically competent.

GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTERDANVILLE

Improvement of Verbal Communication for the Begin-ning Student in a Basic Diploma Program of NursingEducation CR

In a planned unit of the educational program, the student has anopportunity to develop skills in making verbal responses duringinteraction with patients within the hospital setting, thus helpingto alleviate the student's anxiety as well as the anxiety of the pa-tient.

PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITALPHILADELPHIA

Improving Basic Preparation in Psychiatric Nursing CR

Under this planning grant the affiliation program in psychiatricnursing is improved to reflect the changing patterns in the care ofpsychiatric patients. There will be a study of the present program,of the programs of participating schools as they relate to psychiat-ric nursing, and of the newly established Community Mental HealthCenter and other pertinent community agencies.

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PENN SYLVANIA (continued)

THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITALAND HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL

BETHLEHEM

Determining the Feasibility of Establishing a SharedFaculty-Facility Baccalaureate Program in the GreaterLehigh Valley PG

A study is made to determine the feasibility of developing anaccredited baccalaureate program for nursing with two or moreundergraduate schools sharing the fiscal, administrative, faculty,and facility responsibilities for the program.

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIAPHILADELPHIA

Exploration and Development of New CommunityHealth Aspect of the Curriculum CR

A member of the faculty is released to explore and develop newcommunity facilities that will more creatively achieve the com-munity health nursing aspects of the curriculum.

PUERTO RICO

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICOPONCE

Establishment of a New Associate Degree NursingProgram NP

The new program is established in a university with an ongoingbaccalaureate program. Educational opportunities will be extendedto qua;ified men and women who wish to enter nursing but prefera shorter program that will prepare them to become registerednurses.

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UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICOMAYAGUEZ

Establishment of a Baccalaureate Nursing Program atthe University NP

A baccalaureate program in nursing has been designed to providethe Western Region of this Island with professional nurses capableof promoting excellence and assuming leadership in nursing. It isexpected that the proposed program will supply the demand forbetter prepared nurse practitioners and for candidates qualified topursue further study.

Pre-Entrance Orientation to Nursing and RemedialWork for Potential Dropouts RS

To reduce the attrition rate, pre-admission nursing orientationand remedial work are provided through the first year of college.A team composed of general education and nursing faculty identi-fies potential dropouts who will be provided with counseling, tutorialservices, and group discussion to assist them to remain in theprogram.

RHODE ISLAND

NEWPORT HOSPITALNEWPORT

Program for Upgrading the Culturally DisadvantagedUnderachieving Nursing Student RS

Following early admission to the School of Nursing, these stu-dents participate in summertime programs involving programedlearning, counseling, behavioral modifications and reality therapies,mental health lectures, and social graces instruction. Weekly follow-up continues during the regular school years. An inservice educa-tion program assists faculty in working with these students.

RHODE ISLAND COLLEGEPROVIDENCE

Development of a Baccalaureate Nursing Program atRhode Island College NP

An advisory committee is helping develop a new baccalaureatenursing education program.

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SOUTH DAKOTA

AUGUSTANA COLLEGESIOUX FALLS

Public Health Nursing Growth Advancement Project(GAP) CR

A course in public health nursing is developed by a public healthnursing coordinator-instructor.

Mental Health Nursing Growth Advancement Project(GAP) CR

A course in psychiatric nursing is established that utilizes variouscommunity facilities and resources and incorporates the concepts ofmental health and therapeutic patient-nurse interactions through-out the curriculum.

PRESENTATION COLLEGEABERDEEN

Multimedia Self-Instructional Systems for Diet Controlor Modification in Body Disorders IT

Twenty multimedia self-instructional units are prepared consist-ing of programed manuals and audiotapes about therapeutic nutri-tion. Each unit covers one of the major body disorders. The level ofinstruction is geared to the associate degree nursing.student.

SIOUX VALLEY HOSPITALSIOUX FALLS

Improvement of Guidance and Counseling Program toPromote Better Selection of Students and to Assist En-rolled Students RS

Under the direction of a qualified counselor, the selection criteriafor prospective enrollees is evaluated and improved and individualand group counseling to assist enrolled students is provided.

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SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITYBROOKINGS

Improving and Expanding Community Nursing Edu-cation Opportunities in a Baccalaureate Curriculum CR

Community nursing concepts are expanded throughout the entirenursing curriculum; development is continued of the two-way mo-bile radio as a means of communication between instructor andstudent; and filmed materials are used for teaching.

The goal is more effective use of available instructors to enrichcommunity nursing experiences and concepts as student enrollmentincreases in the baccalaureate program.

TENNESSEE

ST. MARY'S MEMORIAL HOSPITALKNOXVILLE

A Remedial Program for Students in Nursing RS

A 6-week summer program provides early admission and con-tinued assistance for students who do not qualify for nursing underthe regular screening procedure. These students' social, cultural,economic, or educational background places them at a disadvantagein competition with other students, but under a special program ofcounseling, encouragement, and remediation, they can succeed innursing.

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UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEEMEMPHIS

Identifying and Planning Feasible Approaches to Im-provement of the Teacher-Learning Process and toBetter Utilization of Faculty in this Process PG

The study identifies the enviromental factors that are amenable tolearning and the teaching methods that improve student learningand faculty utilization. Various approaches will be explored andwhen these are determined, a plan for implementing them will bedelineated.

Planning a Unique Cooperative Experience in Com-munity Health Nursing Education PG

Students from three levels of basic nursing education will becooperatively involved in learning experiences in a newly dwelopedday care and community center in a local poverty area. Plans aredeveloped for both the experiences and the corresponding curricu-lum changes.

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITYNASHVILLE

Revision of Curriculum and Enrichment of Instructionin the Baccalaureate Program in the Vanderbilt Uni-versity School of Nursing CR

To increase the number of students and decrease the attritionrate, the objectives of the curriculum are revised, unifying conceptsidentified, learning experiences improved, and a new method ofteaching clinical nursing developed. Biophysical and social sciencefaculty work closely with nurse faculty planning and teaching clini-cal nursing courses. Evaluation is an integral part of the project.

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TEXAS

EL CENTRO COLLEGE OF THE

DALLAS COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT

DALLAS

Study to Develop, Implement, and Evaluate a PlannedProgram of Associate Degree Nursing for Veteranswith Military Corpsman School Training CD

Common terminal objectives for the medical corpsman 'schoolsand for this associate degree nursing program are identified. Thedata will be used in constructing tests that will identify individuallevels of understanding and skills and in selecting individual learn-ing strategies. Curriculum will be adapted to the individual student.

KILGORE COLLEGE

KILGORE

Developing and Improving Curriculum in a New Asso-ciate Degree Nursing Program CR

Emphasii is placed upon involving the faculty in developing thephilosophy and objectives of the nursing program, course outlines,and evaluation instruments. Application for full accreditation fromthe National League for Nursing will be made during the project.

NORTHWEST TEXAS HOSPITALAMARILLO

Improvement and Expansion of Student Personnel Serv-ices RS

A comprehensive student personnel service is developed to focusdirectly on the student, thereby offering him assistance in his totaldevelopment as a person, a citizen, and a registered nurse. The ex-panded services are designed to mee' the needs of the increasing en-rollment and of the complex problems of the future and to broadenthe opportunities for the nursing' student.

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TEXAS COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY SYSTEMAUSTIN

Improvement and Expansion of Nursing Education inTexas PG

A comprehensive, long-range plan is produced for the improve-ment and expansion of nursing education to 1990, so that nursingpersonnel will be prepared in quality, numbers, and kind adequateto meet the growing needs of the people of Texas.

VERMONT

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONTBURLINGTON

Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Con-ceptual Curriculum Model for the Baccalaureate Pro-gram in Nursing at the University CR

A conceptual model is developed and implemented for an upperdivision nursing curriculum integrating principles and conceptsfrom biophysical and psychosocial sciences. Evaluation is an in-tegral part of the project.

WASHINGTON

CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE COLLEGEELLENSBURG

Central Washington College Nurse Education Project(Feasibility Grant) PG

A study is made to determine the feasibility of establishing a 4-year baccalaureate degree nursing education program.

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CHILDREN'S ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTERSEATTLE

Changing the Ward Environment to Involve the StaffNursing at the University CR

To prepare for the change in ward environment, tools are de-veloped to assess ward environment, patient care and nurse's jobsatisfaction and skills. Communication patterns, nursing activitiesand cost will be determid concurrently.

HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGEMIDWAY

Associate Degree Nursing Program Curriculum Devel-opment Utilizing Broad Subject Groupings CR

The curriculum is organized and integrated around basic nursingconcepts and disturbances of normal functioning rather than aroundthe traditional pattern of nursing specialties. The curriculum avoidsneedless repetition and fragmentation and progresses from thesimple to the complex, from the normal to the abnormal.

PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITYTACOMA

Baccalaureate Curriculum Revision and Improvement CR

The essential components of nursing are delineated. A curriculumis developed and implemented that incorporates effective and efficientmethods of organization and presentation to facilitate personal andprofessional growth of students.

SEATTLE UNIVERSITYSEATTLE

Developing an Integrated Baccalaureate Curriculum CR

The curriculum modifications incorporate family and communitynursing throughout the program and are organized around conceptsand ideas that have potential for application in a variety of nursingsituations. Evaluation is proposed as an integral part of each phaseof the project.

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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTONSEATTLE

Analysis and Revision of the Baccalaureate Program inNursing at the University CR

On the basis of an evaluation of the current curriculum, majorrevisions are proposed that will more adequately prepare the nursingstudent to meet future health service needs of society.

Improvement of Continuing Nursing Education CD

An expanded and innovative program of continuing nursing ed-ucation is offered to meet stated needs of nurses and identifiedunmet health needs. Methods will be developed for measuring theimpact of the program on the delivery of health care.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITYPULLMAN

Expanding and Strengthening a Baccalaureate NursingProgram Conducted in Spokane by a Consortium ofHigher Educational Institutions CR

Intensive curriculum revisions are undertaken under the guid-ance of a nurse curriculum specialist and with the assistance ofconsultants. Workshops are planned for the development of thefaculty.

Assisting Two Private Colleges in a Consortium to MeetCosts of Operation of Their Baccalaureate Nursing Pro-grams SF

Special assistance is provided to the two private colleges so theymay continue their baccalaureate nursing programs.

WENATCHEE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGEWENATCHEE

Planning of an Associate Degree Nursing Program PG

This will be a 2-year community college technical nursing pro-gram to help meet the nursing manpower needs of North CentralWashington.

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WEST VIRGINIA

WEST LIBERTY STATE COLLEGEWEST LIBERTY

Development of the Clinical Component of the Cur-riculum for the Second Year of the Associate DegreeProgram CR

The project is designed to study, devise, implement, and evaluatea more creative, imaginative, and effective approach to the teachingof nursing of children and adults.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITYMORGANTOWN

Development of Tele lecture and Associated Media Sys-tem for the Improvement of Nursing Education inWest Virginia IT

Tele lecture and associated media are used in a statewide commu-nication system that facilitates the provision of more progranisthan was previously possible, to a greater number of nurses in awider geographic area, and at a more reasonable cost.

Extension.of Baccalaureate Nursing Education to Reg-istered Nurses on a Branch Campus CD

A program is developed to assist a larger number of registerednurses to complete a baccalaureate degree within the stated philoso-phy and objectives of the University by offering (1) guidance ofpotential students, (2) required nonclinical nursing courses viatelelecture ("ideotape) to the branch campus, and (3) offeringrequired 30 hours of upper division clinical courses on Morgantowncampus in three sequential summers and one semester.

WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGEBUCKHANNON

Assist the Department of Nursing to Meet the Costa ofOperation, Fiscal Year 1972 SF

Financial assistance is received while other funding methodsare explored.

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WISCONSIN

ALVERNO COLLEGEMILWAUKEE

Supportive Education Program to Assure MaximumSuccess of Disadvantaged Students in a Nursing Cur-riculum RS

Maximum aid in obtaining a credential in nursing is provided forthe educationally and culturally disadvantaged students interestedin and capable of entering this 4-year program. In a program ofteam learning, the students work cooperatively in an atmosphere ofminimum competition and tension. Supportive aid is provided bypeer tutors, teaching assistants, and a realistic work-experienceprogram.

EVANGELICAL DEACONESS HOSPITALMILWAUKEE

Collaboration of Diploma Schools of Nursing in theMilwaukee-Racine Region and the School of Nursingof the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the Use ofPrepared Self-Instructional Materials IT, FD

Self-instructional media will be used by five diploma schools torelieve the shortage of prepared faculty by reducing the amount ofrepetitive teaching and supervision in developing manipulativenursing skills and, at the same time, to accelerate student learningand improve the quality of the product.

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITYMILWAUKEE

Development of a Design for a Curriculum Study toImprove, Strengthen, and Expand the Nursing Majorin the Graduate Program PG

A curriculum study designed to explore and assess ways tostrengthen, improve and expand the graduate nursing program willbe planned.

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WISCONSIN (cTitinued)

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSINMADISON

Equal Opportunity Program for Baccalaureate Studentsin the School of Nursing RS

Young men and women considered "high risk" for academic suc-cess because of social, cultural, educational, or economic disad-vantages are assisted to complete successfully a baccalaureate pro-gram in nursing. Selection of students and planning for special as-sistance and flexibility in their academic program are key elements.

Identification of Different Approaches to Clinical Spe-cialization in Gr:Aduate Education in Nursing PG

Expert assistance and faculty time will be provided to: (1) ex-plore the question of clinical specialization ; (2) identify ways ofconceptualizing clinical specialization ; (3) clarify the differencesbetween clinical specialization at the master's and the doctorallevels; and (4) develop a specific plan for implementing those newapproaches that have the most potential.

Planning the Implementation of a Model Curriculumfor the Baccalaureate Program of the School of Nursing PG

The curriculum will emphasize the preparation of new types ofnurse practitioners for the future.

WYOMING

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMINGLARA M IE

Independent Study Laboratory IT

A laboratory is designed to ;ielp students develop self-directionin providing nursing care. Materials for developing specific skillsin assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation will be avail-able. The laboritory will also be used for students requiring remedialwork in basic education and fin. continuing education of nursingservice personnel.

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COMPLETED PROJECTS

ALABAMA

ANNISTON MEMORIAL HOSPITALANNISTON

Developing a Course in Maternal and Child Nursing CR

Learning experiences in maternal and child health nursing withincommunity agencies to supplement experiences in hospital settingswere provided.

SYLACAUGA HOSPITAL

SYLACAUGA

Developing a Course in Nursing of Children CR

A course in pediatric nursing was developed utilizing a variety offacilities to promote more effective and efficient learning.

ALASKA

ALASKA METHODIST UNIVERSITYANCHORAGE

Planning foe Continuing Education for Nurses inAlaska PG

Under this planning grant nursing expectations and needs in con-tinuing education throughout Alaska were assessed. Consultantsand other resource persons were involved in developing a compre-hensive curriculum for continuing nursing educatioa.

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ARIZONA

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONATUCSON

Cultural Components in Public Health Nursing CR

Experience on the Papago Indian Reservation was incorporatedinto the present public health nursing course for senior students atthe College of Nursing. Both the students and the faculty gain anunderstanding of those cultural components in the individual andfamily life of the Papago that determine response to health services,and through this understanding can devise methods of nursing in-tervention that lead to better health practices.

Nursing Evaluation PE

Improved evaluative and diagnostic tools were developed to as-sist faculty in measuring the nursing student's.progress in learningand the practitioner of nursing's progress in perfecting technicalskills and professional competence.

Utilization of Scientific Knowledge in Nursing CR

More effective teaching methods were devised to assist nursingstudents to utilize, in greater depth, knowledge from the sciences(anatomy, physiology, and chemistry), and to integrate scientificknowledge from additional areas (physics, psychology, sociology,and microbiology) as a basis for making observations and planningnursing action on a beginning level.

CALIFORNIA

AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGESACRAMENTO

Expansion of Enrollment CR

A new group of 30 students is added annually to an associatedegree nursing program. The program was initiated in 1969 to helpmeet a critical shortage of registered nurses resulting from rapidexpansion of hospital facilities in the Sacramento area.

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CALIFORNIA STATE COLLEGELOS ANGELES

Improvement of Collegiate Nursing Education ThroughUse of Closed Circuit Television Instruction IT

Television instruction in clinical nursing is used with emphasis onproviding meaningful learning experiences 'for registered nurses en-rolled in the baccalaureate program. Nursing situations 'bservedthrough the media of remote control live television are substitutedfor traditional clinical experiences.

FRESNO STATE COLLEGEFRESNO

Evaluation of the Use of Tape Recorded Home Visitsas a Method of Improving the Quality of Public HealthNursing Instruction IT

The effectiveness of the use of tape recorded home visits wasevaluated both as a teaching tool and as a method of measuringstudent performance.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAMEDICAL CENTER

LOS ANGELES

Joint Project for Curriculum Improvement ThroughFaculty Development CR

The focus was on curriculum improvement relative to facultydevelopment and to faculty involvement in curriculum projects. Thefaculty studied teaching methods and applicable learning theoriesand experimented with approaches to curriculum development.

SAN DIEGO STATE COLLEGESAN DIEGO

Improved Nursing Care for the Geriatric Patient CR

Concepts in the curriculum relating to gerontology were identifiedand the ones to be taught were selected. The how, where, and whenthis content can bent be taught in the curriculum were planned andthe teaching plan was implemented.

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CALIFORNIA (continued)

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT Los ANGELESLos ANGELES

Filmed Observational Experience of Eating Behavior inYoung Children for a Course in Basic Nursing ScienceVersus Observation of the Same Behavior in a LivingSetting IT

A film on eating behavior in young children was designed toclarify content in the first course in basic nursing science. Anothergroup of students in the same course took part in the accustomedlearning experience and observed the same behavior in the livingsetting.

The effectiveness of the film as an alternative learning experiencewas determined in part by pre-testing and post-testing of the stu-dents. The use of the filmed behavioral sequence as a unit of studyin basic nursing science was explored.

Ileostomy and Beal Bladder Management ITTo demonstrate nursing care of patients with ileostomies or ;leal

bladders, 80 colored 2X2 slides were prepared showing current suc-cessful techniques.

The slides, with written and tape recorded text, are available tohealth and educational agencies.

Resource Unit for Independent Study ITA study center provided with equipment, supplies, and other re-

sources for students to use in independent study was established ina nonclinical setting.

Students are assisted in acquiring cognitive, motor, attitudinal,and communication skills and in developing a deeper understandingof medical and nursing science content.

Role and Function of the Clinical Specialist CR

By way of an exploratory study, the status, role, and function ofnurse clinical specialist practitioner was defined.

Content for proposed theoretical and practical course work forpreparation of the clinical specialist was identified. Tools were devel-oped for the clinical specialist to use in assessing nursing care re-quirements, in communicating with other nurses about these re-quirements, and in measuring the influence of the clinical specialiston patients' responses to treatment.

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CALIFORNIA (continued)

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MEDICAL CENTERSAN FRANCISCO

Project TEAM-Teaching Effectiveness AugmentedThrough Micro-Teaching IT, FD

A micro-teaching format for providing experiences in the techni-cal skills of teaching for the graduate student in nursing was devel-oped and evaluated. Micro-teaching sessions were constructed,scaled-down, real teaching periods taught to student-subjects spe-cifically selected for this purpose. Videotapg.,wordings were used toprovide immediate feedback to the student teacher.Study of Content Differentiation Between Technicaland Professional Nursing PE

A study was made of nurses' functions as they relate to levels ofnursing practice (associate degree graduates and baccalaureategraduates) by identifying nursing concepts that may be differen-tiated according to these levels and by evaluating the application ofidentified content areas to first level nursing practice for both levelsof nursing.

COLORADO

ST. JOSEPH HOSPITALDENVER

Medical-Surgical Coordination CR

A coordinated curriculum pattern was developed that is designedto improve the extent to which students learn to use principles ofhomeostasis in total patient care.

CONNECTICUT

HOSPITAL OF ST. RAPHAELNEW HAVEN

Overhead Projection Transparencies for Teaching inSchools of Nursing IT

Eight subject matter sets of visual transparencies were developedto correlate with syllabi in nursing and natural science courses.

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NEW BRITAIN GENERAL HOSPITALNEW BRITAIN

"Sculpturing Emotions"A Pilot Program in BasicPsychiatric Nursing CR

The curriculum was revised to provide for teaching mental healthconcepts throughout the total curriculum and for reducing the psy-chiatric nursing affiliation from 12 to 8 weeks.

UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORTBRIDGEPORT

Systems Approach in Use of Audiovisual Arts IT

Faculty and students were provided with audiovisual equipmentand a "dial-select" system for extension of its use through a centraldistribution to classrooms and carrels.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTERWASHINGTON

Use of an Academic Assistance Prograni to CurtailFailure in a Nursing Program RS

Selected measures that appeared to have value in assisting stu-dents toward improved academic achievement were initiated andinstructional courses in study skills, medical mathematics, and read-ing improvement were developed and implemented.

FLORIDA

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITYTALLAHASSEE

Utilization of Television to Improve Instruction in BasicSkills in Nursing on a Statewide Basis In Florida IT

Television is used in a statewide effort of nursing programs toimprove the teaching of basic nursing skills.

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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDAGAINESVILLE

Development of a New Method of Teaching the Con-cepts of Rehabilitation IT

Using an interdisciplinary approach, patients' needs were studiedto develop new methods for teaching rehabilitation concepts.Methods include videotapes of patient progress in various settings.Development of Self-Instructional Materials in Pedi-atric Nursing IT

Based on the knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to meetspecific nursing problems of children and their families, behavioralobjectives of the baccalaureate nursing student were established.Multimedia materials developed include slides and synchronizedslide-tape of nursing procedures, single concept films, programedtext, and programed pediatric nursing case presentations.Including Outpatient Department Experience as Partof Public Health Courses in the Curriculum of the Col-lege of Nursing

CRWithin the Outpatient Department, nursing education was fo-cused on patient education as a planned part of the patient's clinicvisit. Single concept films were developed for teaching patients andfor encouraging students to identify physical, emotional, and socialfactors pertinent to the patient and his illness and to participate inmodifying those factors.

Programed Instruction in Medical-Surgical Nursing ITExisting programed instruction for medical-surgical nursing wasused, tested, and evaluated and new materials were developed. Fac-ulty and students were assisted to understand, appreciate, andaccept programed instruction. Graduate students were trained inthe major purposes and uses of programed instruction.

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMICORAL GABLES

Improved Teaching of Medical-Surgical Nursing CR, FDInstruction in all clinical areas was improved through a faculty

development program of curriculum revision emphasizing medical-surgical nursing, with special emphasis on strengthening the under-standing and application of principles of nutrition and diet therapyand on integration of pharmacology into the nursing courses.

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DEKALB COLLEGECLARKSTON

Integration of Mental Health Concepts into an Asso-ciate Degree in Nursing Program FD

A program of lectures, seminars, attendance at institutes, andparticipation in a training group enables faculty members to inte-grate mental health concepts into their specialty areas. Methods ofevaluating student learning and faculty teaching were explored andimplemented.

GEORGIA

1

EMORY UNIVERSITYATLANTA

Planning for Curriculum Revision in a CommunityNursing Master's Program with Emphasis on Develop-ing Approaches to Problem Identification, ProgramPlanning, and Evaluation of Nursing Service

A more extensive curriculum was developed.

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIAAUGUSTA

CR

Integration of Concepts of Gerontology in the Bac-calaureate Nursing Program CR

Nursing concepts and skills in the field of gerontology were inte-grated into the baccalaureate nursing program through a facultydevelopment program, a curriculum revision, and an increased useof diversified teaching methodologies.

BELLEVILLE AREA COLLEGEBELLEVILLE

ILLINOIS

Curriculum Revision and New Methodology in UnifiedBasic Science for Nursing Students CR

Microbiology was integrated into present human biology course;sixty 1-hour laboratories were developed and tested as were over-head transparencies. A list of community resources related tohuman biology was compiled, and laboratory assistants were usedto help prepare highly structured learning experiences.

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EVANSTON HOSPITALEVANSTON

Chicago Area Video Nursing Education ITEighteen schools of nursing were included in cooperative cur-

riculum planning, production and telecasting of courses, establish-ment of annual workshops and orientation programs to acquaintinstructors and students with television as an instructional media,evaluation of the learning among participating students, determina-tion of the limits and potentials of television for nursing education,and delineation of ways of putting television to its optimum use.

MERCY HOSPITALURBANA

Computer-Assisted Instruction of Basic Nursing UsingInquiry Methods IT

Basic nursing course content was adapted for use on computer-assisted teaching systems, and the inquiry teaching method wasincorporated into the basic nursing course.

The relationship between students' problem-solving ability andcoarse material based on learning by inquiry was investigated.

NORTH PARK COLLEGECHICAGO

Self-Study and Evaluation by Department of Nursing PEThe faculty was relieved of other duties so they could have con-

centrated time to appraise and improve the current curriculum andto prepare a self-evaluation study for the NLN accreditation visit inOctober 1970.

ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITALALTON

Development of a Professional Guidance Program RSMethods for selecting students for the nursing education program

were improved, and assistance to students in adjusting to the pro-gram was provided.

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INDIANA

DEACONESS HOSPITALEVANSVILLE

Nurse-Teacher Development in Use of Selected Audio-visuals for Teaching Clinical Nursing FD

Audiovisual teaching tools that further the effective use of nurse-teachers were provided for clinical areas.

GOSHEN COLLEGEGOSHEN

Public Health Field Experience Project CR

Resources available for clinical practice in public health nursingwere investigated. Selected public health field experiences wereplanned for and implemented throughout the curriculum as well asin the public health nursing course.

INDIANA UNIVERSITYINDIANAPOLIS

Application of Newer Methods and Educational Tech-nologies '.o the Teaching of Nursing Subjects FD, IT

The activities used were designed to help faculty increase theirknowledge and skill in the application of new teaching methods andtechnologies and to develop and experiment with these new methodsin nursing education.

PURDUE UNIVERSITYLAFAYETTE

Videotapes of Basic Content in Introduction to Nursing IT

A series of 30 lessons within the course "Introduction to Nurs-ing" were produced for use with a detailed syllabus that had al-ready been developed. This course is used in the School of Nursingfor students located on the various campuses of Purdue Universitythroughout Indiana.

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INDIANA (continued)

UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLEEVANSVILLE

Developing Teaching Techniques Designed to ImproveUtilization of Knowledge from the General EducationComponent FD

Ways were identified in which the instructor can assist the stu-dent to organize the knowledge gained from courses in the physicaland biological sciences and develop it into an effective tool for recog-nizing patients' needs and administering nursing care.

IOWA

MARYCREST COLLEGE

DAVENPORT

Team Teaching: A Master Teacher and Two JuniorInstructorsMedical-Surgical Nursing FD

Increased understanding of the natural sciences and their appli-ca4 ion to nursing was promoted.

UNIVERSITY OF IOWAIOWA CITY

Public Health Science Videotaped Lectures IT

A series of lectures was produced on videotape using outstandingexperts in the fields of public health and public health nursing. Theseries encompasses content considered-essential for the public healthscience course included in the nursing major of baccalaureate pro-grams. These videotapes and/or kinescopes are available to otherschools.

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KANSAS

WESLEY MEDICAL CENTERWICHITA

Selection of Self-Study Devices to Eliminate Deficien-cies in Anatomy and Physiology Content Basic toNursing IT

Self-study materials were selected and evaluated to help eliminatedeficiencies in anatomy and physiology preparation and to releasefaculty from certain tutoring responsibilities.

MAINE

CENTRAL MAINE GENERAL HOSPITALLEWISTON

Improvement of Teaching. Through Expanded Use ofAudiovisual Aids in the Teaching-Learning Process IT

Films and correlated materials promoted increased understandingof the natural sciences and their application to nursing.

MARYLAND

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMOREBALTIMORE

Methods for Reinforcing Clinical Study in an AssociateDegree Program: Postclinical Conference and Inde-pendent Study Guide CR

Two methods for reinforcing learninggroup conference andguided independent study--were compared to determine which ismore effective following clinical study.

MERCY HOSPITAL;BALTIMORE

Utilizing Team Teaching Concepts to Improve the Qual-ity of Instruction in Teaching Medical and SurgicalNursing FD

Team teaching concepts were developed to improve quality ofinstruction through better correlation of subject matter and provi-sion for students' individual differences.

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MASSACHUSETTS

BOSTON COLLEGE

CHESTNUT HILL

Regional Clinical Experience in Public Health Nursing CR

A regional clinical experience in public health nursing was devel-oped that offers increased opportunities to study and utilize commun-ity resources and to become involved in regional health planningand appraise and evaluate the forces that influence its progress.

BOSTON UNIVERSITYBOSTON

Advanced Research Training CD

Instruction in specified aspects of research methods at the mas-ter's and postmaster's level was developed and evaluated.

CATHERINE LABOURE SCHOOL OF NURSINGBOSTON

An Independent Diploma Program Assesses its Effec-tiveness and its Future in Nursing Education PE

By examining the present program and by studying students'satisfaction and achievement, needed changes in the program wereidentified.

THE MEMORIAL HOSPITALWORCESTER

An Integrated Course in Basic Sciences CRA basic course that integrates the separate science courses was

designed to eliminate fragmentation and repetition and to provide abroad background of the scientific principles basic to nursing prac-tice.

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MICHIGAN

DELTA COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY CENT

Use of the Auto-Tu4,%:rip.1 Laboratory and the Mobile-Tutorial Unit in Teaching Nursing Techniques IT

Better faculty utilization was promoted to permit program expan-sion without loss of instructional quality. Audiovisual materials, iiiareas such as patient communication and adaptation of techniquesin specific situations, were developed and tested. These materialsreleased teacher time for individual teaching of students.

HENRY FORD COMMUNITY COLLEGEDEARBORN

New Media Approaches to Education for Nursing IT

The concept and system of programed learning were explored andautomative procedures to create experiences from which studentswill learn were developed. A multimedia approach was used.

MERCY COLLEGE 0" DETROITDETROIT

Identiiication and Integration of Community HealthConcepts in the Basic Nursing Program CR

The community health concepts essential and unique to profes-sional nursing were identified and were incorporated throughout thenursing curriculum.

MERCY SCHOOL, OF NURQING OF DETROITDETROIT

Study and Initiation of Curriculum Changes in thePresent Diploma Program that will Prepare a Nursewith the Same Level of Competency in a Shorter Period.of Time CR

The curriculum was studied and adjusted for better correlation,continuity, and sequence of student learning experiences. ExtensiveconsultatiOn assistance on curriculum work was provided to thefaculty.

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MICHIGAN (continued)

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANANN ARBOR

Utilization of the Programing Model in Development ofInstructional Tools in Nurse-Patient Relationships IT

Instructional materials were developed that produce student be-haviors judged to be essential in nurse- patient, -.elationships withnonpsychiatric patients. The model was used to develop materialsto teach students to prepare and administer medications. Con-currently, investigation was done on the effects of individual differ-ences in students' test anxiety on their performance under two moti-vational arousal conditionstest or nontest.

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITYDETROIT

Pilot Demonstration in the Use of Technological Mediafor Economical and Effective Teaching of Nursing in aUniversity Setting IT

Two faculty members explored, evaluated, and identified equip-ment and developed software. The knowledge was shared withfaculty frPtn other clinical areas who also develop software, andthrough seminars was shared with faculty, students, and others.

Detroit Education for Nursing Via 2500 MegaHertzianSystem Television IT

High quality lectures and demonstrations were produced andtelecast to schools of nursing in metropolitan Detroit by a 2500MegaHertzian transmission system. This teaching adjunct has beenintroduced to graduate students at the College of Nursing who arepreparing to assume faculty positions.

Introduction to Public Health Nursing ITA color sound film entitled "Introduction to Public Health Nurs-

ing" was produced for the orientation of nursing stuaents and newstaff nurses in public health agencies. Actual nursing visits topatients of all economic levels were filmed. The film was designed toreduce time and manpower needed for the orientation and to im-prove and standardize the initial presentations of public healthnursing.

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MINNESOTA

MOUNDS-MIDWAY SCHOOL OF NURSINGST. PAUL

Use of Audiovisual Aids and Equipment for IncreasingStudent Acquisition, Retention, Application, and Trans-fer of Learning in Nursing IT

These aims -were accomplished-through-experimenting-in wideruses of 8mm film clips and videotape. recordings.

NORTHWESTERN HOSPITALMINNEAPOLIS

Kinescoping Pharmacology Instruction

Kinescopes were prepared of a pharmacology course previouslyproduced on videotapes for television, thus making the course mate-rial more easily and widely available.

Televised Course in Development of Instructional Skillsfor Faculties of Schools of Nursing IT

A series of twelve 30-minute programs was produced on video-tape. The programs were designed to assist nursing faculty in devel-oping skills that enhance their classroom and clinical laboratoryinstruction.

Four diploma schools of nursing shared in the planning, produc-tion, and utilization of these programs.

ST. BARNABAS HOSPITALMINNEAPOLIS

History of Nursing Television Course IT

A series of twelve 30-minute television progtLns on the historyof nursing, featuring outstanding nurse educators and historians,was produced.

The television programs, entitled Nursing in Society, are availa-ble for use by other nursing schools.

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MISSOURI

INDEPENDENCE SANITARIUM AND HOSPITALINDEPENDENCE

Exploration of Curriculum Revision CR

The current educational program and students' reactions to itwere analyzed and recent graduates were followed up to determinethe kind of program this school should offer in the future.

LUTHERAN HOSPITALST. LOUIS

Enrichment of the Maternity Nursing Course CR

The curriculum in maternity nursing was enhanced through in-creased use of community health care facilities, through more effec-tive use of teaching aids, and through faculty development.

MONTANA

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITYBOZEMAN

Television Videotape Instruction in the Nursing Program CR, IT

Through reorganization of the curriculum, students completingcourses in the nursing major on campuses at Billings and GreatFalls receive videotape instruction from well-qualified faculty on themain campus at Bozeman.

NEBRASKA

CREIGHTON MEMORIAL ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITALOMAHA

Improvement and Expansion of Guidance and Counsel-ing Due to Increased Enrollment RS

A guidance and counseling program under the leadership of aqualified counselor was initiated to promote better selectitn of stu-dents and to assist students enrolled in the program.

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NEBRA: (continued)

NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITALOMAHA

Television Education of Faculty Members in NebraskaDiploma Schools of Nursing FD, IT

Three television courses designed to improve teaching abilitiesof faculty members in t, e diploma programs were produced andevaluated. Three methods of distributing these courses wereevaluated.

NEVADA

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADAORVIS SCHOOL OF NURSINGRENO

Evaluation of Changes in Student Behavior by Im-proved Methods PE

Reliable and valid criteria were developed to measure changesin students' behavior as the students progress through the nursingprogram. Expectations of potential employers and of the facultywere studied to facilitate the transition from the role of student tothat of graduate.

Regional Planning for Cooperative Graduate Educltionin Nursing PG

A feasibility study for intereampus planning for graduate educa-tion in nursing was undertaken as a basis for developing new andinnovative types of programs and for improving existing programs.Eleven schools in California and Nevada were included in the study.

Cloperative Plan Between Two Campuses to IncreaseEnrollment and Improve Quality of Instruction in Nurs-ing Programs IT

The baccalaureate nursing education offerings were extended bythe University of Nevada (Reno) to the University of Nevada (LasVegas), and the associate degree nursing program was extended bythe University of Nevada (Las Vegas) to the University of Nevada(Reno). Closed circuit TV and other telecommunications provideinstruction from the originating campus to the other campus, thusavoiding unnecessary duplications of programs.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE

MARY HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL HOSPITALHANOVER

Improvement of the Teaching of Mental Health Con-cepts to Student Nurses CR

More effective integration of mental health concepts in all areasof the nursing curriculum through faculty development were pro-moted.

ST. ANSELM'S COLLEGEMANCHESTER

Development of a Core Curriculum Based Upon Identi-fication of Common Principles and Concepts UnderlyingProfessional Nursing CR

The curriculum eliminated needless duplication of course contentand learning experiences. It enables students, by applying commonprinciples, to be flexible in diverse nursing situations.

A Family-Centered Approach to Teaching Maternaland Child Health Nursing CR

A course was developed in which involvement of the family as aunit extends throughout the semester of the student's maternal andchild health experience. The needs of the family as a whole and ofeach of its members is the focus of the course, which emphasizes thehealth teaching needed during home visits before and after deliveryas well as during the mother's confinement.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIREDURHAM

New Methods of Teaching Public Health Nursing CR

Opportunities for learning public health nursing were developedin a collegiate program.

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NEW JERSEY

ATLANTIC COMMUNITY COLLEGEMAYS LANDING

Expansion and Strengthening of Nurse TrainingThrough Augmented Class, Practice, and Visual AidsFacilities IT

Space donated by Atlantic City Hospital was remodeled to accom-modate larger nursing classes. Modern visual aids are utilized toexte id faculty teaching, demonstrations, and supervision.

HOLY NAME HOSPITALTEANECK

" -ntral Program of Instruction in Psychiatric Nursing CR

The team teaching approach in psychiatric nursing was imple-mented through a cooperative project involving two diploma schoolsof nursing. A master teacher, assisted by an instructor in each ofthe participating schools, was responsible for this program.

ST. MICHAEL HOSPITALNEWARK

Psychiatric Program CR

A course in psychiatric nursing was developed to replace an affil-iated one. The course utilized community resources and integratedpsychiatric principleS into other curricular offerings.

ST. PETER'S GE? SAL HOSPITALNEW BRUNSWICK

To Increase the Commitment of Students in Nursing tothe Use of Behavioral Concepts in Nursing Practice CR

A course in psychiatric nursing was established based on aconcept of nursing as a significant, therapeutic, interpersonal proc-ess that facilitates growth and constructive problem solving in bothpatient and nurse.

These behavioral concepts were also systematically integratedthroughout the curriculum and implemented with the general hospi-tal setting.

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NEW MEXICO

UNIVERSITY OF ALBUQUERQUE

ALBUQUERQUE

Utilization of Basic Science Principles in Solving Nurs-ing Care Problems PE

The basic science facts and principles that nurses need to know inorder to plan nursing care were identified and organized.

NEW YORK

ADELPHI UNIVERSITYGARDEN CITY

Enrichment of the Baccalaureate Program in Nursing CR

Experimentation and study were undertaken to facilitate the edu-cation of increased numbers of students and to improve the qualityof education and the more effective utilization of faculty.

COLUMBIA UN IVERGITY

NEW YORK

Improvement of the Teaching of Physical and BiologicalScience Theory Within the Clinical Nursing Courses CR

The curriculum was improved by identifying generalizations ofthe natural sciences significantly related to nursing practice.

Faculty preparation in the sciences is strengthened, and studentuse of theory from the natural sciences is increased.

D'YOUVILLE COLLEGEBUFFALO

New Techniques for Teaching Public Health 'Tursing CR, IT

Videotaped activities and situations involve students in the teach-ing-learning process by means of increased discussion groups andindependent study. Formal class presentations include current con-cepts. Revisions are made as indicated by ongoing and periodic eval-uations of the project by faculty and students, and'by faculty eval-uation of student performance.

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NEW YORK (continued)

FLUSHING HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTERFLUSHING

Enrichment and Improvement of the Curriculum inPsychiatric Nursing CR

A psychiatric nursing course was developed to achieve the objec-tives of the total curriculum by helping students to acquire greaterinsight into the emotionality of the individual. Correlation of psy-chological concepts with other areas of the curriculum was sought.

NIAGARA UNIVERSITY

NIAGARA

Off Campus Laboratory CR

Public health facilities were created for accommodating an in-creased enrollment without sacrificing quality of instruction. Avail-able community resources are utilized and an optimum environmentin public health nursing is provided in order to promote maximumlearning experiences.

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALFREDALFRED

Expanding a Nursing Program and Increasing theUtilization of Teaching Time CR

An "extended campus" of cooperating hospitals was used to im-prove instruction and increase student enrollment in a college lo-cated in a rural setting.

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ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL HOSPITALBROOKLYN

Curriculum Review, Revision, and Evaluation

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CR, PE ii

A patient-centered curriculum was organized around broad areasof knowledge. Designed to prepare a competent nurse, the curricu-lum emphasizes awareness of and ability to assume responsibilitiesas a member of the health team.

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NEW YORK (continued)

UNITED HOSPITALPORT CHESTER

Improving the Effectiveness of Clinical Teaching andExpanding the Educational Program in a School ofNursing by Use of Closed Circuit Television IT

Closed circuit television was employed as an adjunct to teachingin the clinical laboratory to make more effective use of a limitednumber of instructors.

NORTH CAROLINADUKE UNIVERSITYDURHAM

Underground Curriculum Revision CR

The undergraduate curriculum %VP .eorganized for a more equi-table distribution of liberal arts and nursing courses and introduc-tion of new broad-based professional courses.

MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITALASHEVILLE

Assistance to School in Serious Financial Straits toMeet Cost of Operation SF

This nursing school in Appalachia was assisted in meeting opera-tional costs during its final year of operation. Its long-term fiscaldifficulties relate largely to two factors: the hospital cares for 90percent of the sick poor not eligible for welfare assistance, and lowfamily incomes limit returns to the school from tuition and fees.

.NIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINACHAPEL HILL

Planning the Expansion of a Continuing Education Pro-gram for Nurses PG

Priorities were set for the orderly expansion of the continuingeducation program in the School of I "ursing. The role and responsi-bilities of the program were ci %rifled. An indepth survey of 10 com-munities in the State provided basic data for the advisory committeeto assist in setting program directions and priorities.

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NORTH DAKOTA

ST. ANDREW'S HOSPITALBOTTINEAU

Implementing Maternal and Child Health Concepts toEnrich the Curriculum CR

Maternal and child health concepts in the curriculum were devel-oped to replace compartmentalized courses.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTAGRAND FORKS

Improved Utilization of Curriculum and ClinicalLearning Experience CR

The liberal arts portion of the curriculum was strengthened andexpanded, and facilities in all clinical areas were used more effec-tively both in terms of learning experience and accommodation ofnumbers of students.

A family nursing course was developed involving public healthand maternity nursing.

OKLAHOMA

HILLCREST MEDICAL CENTERTULSA

Developing a Dynamic Psychiatric Nursing Experience CR

Faculty was involved in applying the psychiatric mental-healthnursing components of the curriculum through faculty inservicetraining, strengthening the psychiatric nursing course, includingmental health concepts throughout the curriculum, and utilizingcommunity resources.

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PENNSYLVANIA

MERCY HOSPITALPITTSBURGH

Television Tape Production for a 2-Year DiplomaProgram IT

Additional course material was produced for use in televisionteaching to reduce learning time and to make more efficient use ofthe instructor's time.

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY c

UNIVERSITY PARK

Development of a Curriculum Utilizing Human Devel-opment as the Conceptual Framework and as the Ap-proach to Teaching in the Nursing Courses CR

The new curriculum is based on human development needsthroughout the life span, taking into consideration varying life set-tings, influences, and patterns.

PUERTO RICODAMAS HOSPITALPONCE

Audiovisual Instructional Program IT

An audiovisual program to improve methods of teaching throughthe use of educational materials and echnical devices was developed.

ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL HOSPITALPONCE

Clinical Instruction in Medicine and Surgery CR

A full-time clinical instructor is used for immediate and continu-ous supervision of the student in the clinical area of medical andsurgical nursing.

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RHODE ISLAND

NEWPORT HOSPITALNEWPORT

Four Point Mental Health Program for Reducing Schoolof Nursing Attrition RS

Creation of an optimum milieu for students and faculty to pre-vent school of nursing attrition was undertaken by psychologicaltesting of students and candidates, presentation of mental healthlectures followed by group discussion, group and individual counsel-ing, and inservice consultation for all faculty and nursing servicepersonnel involved with students.

SALVE REGINA COLLEGENEWPORT

Improving and Expanding the Public Health NursingComponent of a Baccalaureate Curriculum CR

Public health experience was expanded and enriched by providingstudents opportunity for more diversified observations of and par-ticipation in public health nursing programs through utilization ofall available community resources.

SOUTH DAKOTA

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITYBROOKINGS

Faculty Development to Initiate Closed Circuit Tele-vision and Programed Instruction as Additional Teach-ing Methods in the Nursing. Curriculum FD

Space and equipment are effectively used to maintain a highquality of instruction for the larger classes resulting from increasedenrollment.

Television and programed instructional materials and equipmentwere identified and obtained ; ways and effects of using the materialswere taught and demonstrated so that the faculty in general wasable to adopt closed circuit television and programed instructionmethods in teaching nursing courses.

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TENNESSEE

ST. MARY'S MEMORIAL HOSPITALKNOXVILLE

Evaluation of Clinical Practice in a Diploma School ofNursing PE

Improved evaluation of clinical practice began with intensiveinservice programs to clarify objectives for clinical practice and toimprove observational and recording techniques. A clinical evalua-tion instrument was developed and validated to such a degree thatfaculty and students can have confidence in its objectivity andworth.

TEXAS

HOTEL DIEUEL PASO

Development of a Tool for Evaluation of Teacher Effec-tiveness at Hotel Dieu School of Nursing PE

The tool was developed ana refined, and a pattern was institutedfor continuous improvement in the quality of teaching and in theoverall effectiveness of the teaching program.

LILLIE JOLLY (MEMORIAL BAPTIST HOSPITAL)HOUSTON

Enrichment of Learning in Maternal-Child Care CR, IT

The quality of teaching maternal-child care was improvedthrough exploration of programed learning and development ofselected visual aids.

The goal was maximum development of each student throughindividualized teaching and learning.

Community Nursing in a Diploma School CR

The community nursing content is taught as an integral part ofeach clinical nursing course. Classroom and community laboratoryexperience is included.

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TEXAS (continued)

NORTHWEST TEXAS HOSPITALAMARILLO

Integrating Diet Theiapy Content in a Diploma Nursing.--Program CR

Methods for intesfrating diet therapy in each unit -of studythroughout the durrieultim were developed.

TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITYDENTON

Cooperatively Planned Videotaped Course in PublicHealth Science for Baccalaureate Degree Nursingrrogram IT

A videotaped course. of thirty 1/2-hour lessons in Public HealthScieke fora baccalaureate nursing program was produced.

Course_ otiteiit was designed cooperatively by nine collegiatenursing Schools in the Southern Region with the help of the South-ern Regional 'Education Board.

WASHINGTONSEATTLE UNIVERSITYSEATTLE

Program to Increase Faculty Competence in NursingResearch FD

A program designed to develdp faculty competency in nursingresearch was established, and the methodology gained was used inidentifying nursing theory and content pertinent to communitynursing.

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTONSEATTLE

Exploration of Ways of Using Videotapes in TeachingFundamentals of Nursing IT

Videotapes were prodnced for use by students as a review of and asupplement to course content in nursing fundamentals. The tapesare used in teaching students in the larger groups necessitated byan increased enrollment.

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WISCONSIN

ALVERNO COLLEGE -MILWAUKEE

ImProyed 'Nuraing Education Through Team Teachingand Faenity.Student Enricliment CR,FD

The team Of _teaching- WAS improved; and the -applicable-concepts and principles -were extended-to the Oritire-nuiting- ciffriCU-lunt Concentration- was initially on medical - surgical and Maternal=child health nursing.

BELLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITALGREEN BAY

CurriculuM-IniproVement'PrOject CRA diploma program of 3 acadeinic yeah was ,developed that is

attractive to a larger enrollment, is more academically sound,-andprepares a safe bedside nursein the shortest time possible.

MARIAN COLLEGE OF FOND DU LACFOND Du LAC

Development of Public Health Nursing in a New CollegeProgram CR, Fll

Faculty received inservice education in basic public health nurs-ing principles and practice to integrate these into other courses aswell as into the specific public health nursing course.

Community resources- were used to-insure adequate experiencesfor students in public healtinursing field work.

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITYMILWAUKEE

Master of Science in Nursing with Special PreparationProgram NP

A new program was established that provides advance prepara-tion in clinical nursing and a,penetrating and thorough insight intothe functions and problems of nursing administration.Closed Circuit Television Teaching-LearningMUCNCCT IT

Closed circuit television and videotapes to enhance the teaching-learning process of larger numbers of students in the basic clinicalcourse were developed.

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WISCONSIN (continued)

ST. LUKE'S HOSPITALRACINE

beveloping Maternal.; Child and Mental-Health Nur SingAreki Within a Curriculum CR.

Maternal-child and mental health nursing programs using localfacilities to_rrovide continuity of-learning were developed.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSINMADISON'

Development_ of a- Model Curritultim for the Bactalau,reate Program for the &hoot of Nursing, Universityof WittOnsiii,_Madison CR

The study emphasized the future role of the professional nurse,the content and learning experience essential to meeting the re-quirements of this roli, and methods of teacher intervention tofacilitate the learning process.

-UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSINMILWAUKEE

Creating Multimedia Instructional Systems for Teach-ing Nursing IT

Model self-instructional materials were created using a variety ofmedia such as tapes, films, or programed worksheets for teachingfundamentals of nursing and medical-surgical nursing. These mate-rials were tested to determine their potential applicability for teach-ing certain kinds of content in the nursing curriculum.

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