Cancer nursing: past, present, and future

This article explores the context and nursing care that was provided to people facing the challenges imposed by cancer diagnoses throughout history and issues that influence cancer nursing as it continues to evolve in the twenty-first century. Considerations and potential strategies for the nursing profession to address these issues are offered.     

Nursing education in China: past, present and future

wong f.k.y. & zhao y. (2012) Journal of Nursing Management 20, 38–44
Nursing education in China: past, present and future Aim To describe the development of nursing education in the past, present and future in China. Background The development of nursing education in China is closely tied with the country’s wider context, including the social, political and economic environment. Evaluation The source of information includes published materials accessible to the public and the authors’ knowledge as content experts of the nursing situation in China. Key issues Nursing in China is developing rapidly particularly in the last decade in quantity and quality terms. The education development of nursing is in line with the service development which aims at client-centred care adopting a holistic approach caring for clients at the preventive, curative and rehabilitative levels. Conclusions Nursing education in China, both at the pre-registration and post-registration level, plays a key role in building a strong team of nurses to fulfil the health mission of the country. Implications for nursing management Managers in nursing education need to continuously revise the curriculum to produce nurses who meet societal needs at present and for the future. At the same time, nurse managers in the service need to make best use of these nursing talents according to the nurses’ competence and educational levels.     

Psychiatric nursing case management: past, present, and future

This literature review examines the evolution of psychiatric nursing case management in the United States. Various models, both inpatient and outpatient, are described, along with the roles of the case manager in each setting. The development of clinical pathways to monitor and document outcomes in acute settings is examined, along with the difficulties in adapting them specifically to psychiatric nursing case management. The types of data collected and the use of outcomes to support programs for the mentally ill are reviewed. Finally, recommendations for psychiatric nursing case management are made to provide guidelines for the future.     

Nursing education in Iran: past, present, and future

Nursing education in Iran has undergone significant change since its genesis with foreign missionaries over one hundred years ago. More recently, following the 1979 Islamic revolution, nurse education has followed the direction taken by most other countries in moving from an apprenticeship model of training to an academic model. A series of transformative changes to nursing education specifically-and across the higher education system generally-has resulted in nurses now being able to undertake study across all university-based programs up to and including doctoral level. Contemporary nursing students have access to full-text professional journals through the internet, and they may pursue their doctoral studies in other countries. Although these improvements in nursing education in Iran are to be applauded, much more needs to be accomplished to ensure that highly competent nurse practitioners continue to be produced in this country. This article presents an historical overview of the development of nursing education in Iran, within its economic and sociopolitical contexts. Recommendations based upon lessons learned from historical and contemporary realities are presented in order to advance nursing education in this part of world.     

The evolution of pediatric critical care nursing: past, present, and future

Although current nursing literature is overflowing with information related to the history of nursing in general, and even pediatric nursing, very little is published about PICU nursing. The evolution of pediatric critical care nursing is presented based on a historical context, the current state, and future projections. More specifically, this treatise focuses on the environment, the patient and family, and of course, the PICU nurse. Concluding remarks provide an insight into how health care reforms and how the use of clinical information technology will affect the role of the pediatric critical care nurse in the future.     

Simulation in associate degree nursing education: A literature review

The use of simulation in nursing education is increasing in scope and popularity. Many undergraduate nursing programs have adopted high-fidelity patient simulation as an educational tool. The effect of simulation on teaching and learning is the focus of current research. The aim of this literature review is to synthesize the research findings evaluating simulation specifically in associate degree nursing education. The results of the review identified the following themes: critical thinking, clinical skill performance, knowledge acquisition, student satisfaction, self-confidence, and anxiety. Gaps in the literature are highlighted, implications for nursing education are explored, and recommendations for further research are provided.     

高职高专护理专业课程体系改革的实践

通过对我国专科护理教育中存在问题和社会需求的分析 ,提出高职高专护理专业 ,课程体系改革实施方案。确立学校、医院合作“2 +1”的培养模式 ,形成“一主、一辅、三突出、四强化”的人才培养特色 ,构建与专业人才培养目标相适应的课程体系 ,改革教学方法和教学手段。通过改革实践 ,使之成为全国高职高专示范专业 ,培养适应现代社会需求的实用型护理人才     

Nursing education in Spain -- past,present and future

The delivery of health care services is changing dramatically. Increasing longevity, shortening of hospital stays, scientific and technological advances and population mobility contribute to the growing complexity of nursing. Nursing education must keep pace with these changes, which require new knowledge, skills and attitudes. Nursing education in Spain is developing rapidly in accordance with the European Union growth and within the trend towards globalization. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of nursing education in Spain. A brief history of modern nursing education is presented, together with its recent reforms and a view of future developments. The Nursing Diploma program, as the only academic nursing qualification, is inappropriate to respond to the present social needs. In Spain, as in other European countries, nursing education requires increasing professionalism, which could be achieved by implementing baccalaureate, master and doctoral programs within the framework of the Bologna Declaration signed in 1999 by the European Union Ministers of Education.     

The place of the family in mental health nursing: past, present and future

The importance of the family system has, in recent years, been de-emphasized in the planning and delivery of mental health services A sample of the psychiatric nursing literature over the last 4 decades is reviewed to reveal that this is not a new phenomenon with regard to psychiatric nursing practice The shortcomings of such a de-emphasis are discussed, some exceptions to the rule are described and some suggestions for future development of family interventions by mental health nurses are made