When I grow up I want to be a…? Where undergraduate student nurses want to work after graduation

It is assumed that the majority of students undertaking undergraduate nursing education want to become nurses. Little research, however, has examined the specific areas in which students intend to pursue their careers after graduation. This paper reviews the results of the author's research, which clearly indicates that students have firm preconceived ideas as to the areas in which they wish to practise in the future. Midwifery, paediatrics, operating theatre and critical/intensive care are highly favoured, while working with the elderly, psychiatric nursing and community health nursing are significantly less popular. The implications of this situation for the nursing profession are considered.     

Pupillary examination: Do I really need to look?

A pupillary examination takes very little time and does not require expensive equipment. Unfortunately, many ophthalmic personnel do not take the time to thoroughly evaluate pupillary function. Pupillary examinations can be easy if divided into specific elements for assessment. These elements should include color, shape, size, equality, and reaction to stimulus. This article will briefly review some of the more common pupillary abnormalities and review the steps of the pupillary examination. (Insight 2001;26:119-26)     

Skeletal muscle adaptation in response to exercise（I）

Skeletal muscles of adult mammalian species, includinghumans,are the source of power for locomotion and otherdaily activities essential for survival. Loss of skeletal musclecontractile function is a major cause of falling,morbidity andmortality,especially in elderly populations.More importantly,skeletal muscles collectively influence total body metabolism     

"Am I going to die, aunt Deborah?"

A nurse relays her experience with the death of her 10-year-old nephew, and offers resources for helping children and families facing death.