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School Consultation(Erchul et al.)

Springer Psychology titles — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:20:29 +0100

Conceptual and Empirical Bases of Practiceseries:Issues in Clinical Child PsychologySince its emergence during the 1960s, school consultation has become an important vehicle for delivering psychological and educational services. Cooperative efforts between skilled consultants and teachers, rooted in the principles of problem solving, social influence, and professional development, enhance student learning and adjustment while encouraging consultees to be more effective and ... (Source: Springer Psychology titles)

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Self-assessment Program Insights4Imaging, Part 31: April 2010–March 2011

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:33:25 +0100

(Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal)

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Public Policy Reports — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:42:25 +0100

“COMMUNICATING SCIENCE: A PRIMER FOR WORKING WITH THE MEDIA” Evolution, climate change, stem cell research — Scientists are frequently called upon to provide expert information on hot button issues that pervade the daily news headlines, yet most find themselves woefully unprepared for the bright lights of the television studio or leading questions from a newspaper journalist. A new publication from AIBS, “Communicating Science: A Primer for Working with the Media,” by Holly Menninger and Robert Gropp in the Public Policy Office, will prepare scientists for successful and effective media interviews. Recognizing that many scientists are reluctant to engage in media outreach, “Communicating Science” outlines compelling reasons for scientists to inte...

Continuing professional development: Renal MCQs and self-assessment questions

Current Anaesthesia and Critical Care — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:42:24 +0100

1. Risk factors for acute kidney injury include Pre-existing chronic kidney disease (Source: Current Anaesthesia and Critical Care)

Continuing professional development: Renal MCQs and self-assessment

Current Anaesthesia and Critical Care — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:42:24 +0100

True. Pre-existing chronic kidney disease is a risk factor for acute kidney injury (Source: Current Anaesthesia and Critical Care)

Palliative Care Programs Are Common But Services Limited

Modern Medicine — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

While most cancer centers have palliative care programs, they offer a limited range of services and few opportunities for research or professional development, according to a study in the March 17 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. (Source: Modern Medicine)

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Occupational stress, mental health status and stress management behaviors among secondary school teachers in Hong Kong

Health Education Journal — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:33:20 +0100

Conclusion Secondary teachers in Hong Kong have high occupational stress but insufficient stress coping resources. Cognitive-behavioral programs to enhance teachers’ stress management resources are recommended. (Source: Health Education Journal)

CLS to higher education administrator: the right navigational skills.

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:44:03 +0100

CONCLUSION: The participants in this study confirmed that by possessing a terminal degree and a defined skill set, they were able to obtain a higher education administrator position. PMID: 20218090 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)

ActionBioscience.org Featured in Webinar

AIBS News — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:05:05 +0100

On 12 January, Oksana Hlodan, editor in chief of ActionBioscience.org, presented the Webinar "Thinking Like a Scientist: Teaching and Learning with Current Science Issues." Hlodan's guest educator was Brian Shmaefsky, of Lone Star College in Kingwood, Texas, president-elect of the Society of College Science Teachers. The Webinar was sponsored by the National Science Digital Library (NSDL) on the Webinar site of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), and was coordinated by Robert Payo, of NSDL's Outreach and Professional Development office. Hlodan's Webinar was a rewarding hour of learning and discussion designed for high-school teachers and educators of undergraduate-level introductory science courses. More than 100 educators participated in the live event. The NSTA's Web semin...

The Oral History of Evaluation: The Professional Development of James R. Sanders

American Journal of Evaluation — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:15:33 +0100

(Source: American Journal of Evaluation)

Conclusions and consensus statements on: Innovative educational methods and technologies applicable to continuing professional development in periodontology – consensus view 4

European Journal of Dental Education — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

(Source: European Journal of Dental Education)

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Innovative educational methods and technologies applicable to continuing professional development in periodontology

European Journal of Dental Education — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Continuous professional development (CPD) in Periodontology refers to the overall framework of opportunities that facilitate a life-long learning practice, driven by the learner-practitioner and supported by a variety of institutions and individuals. CPD must address different needs for a great diversity of practitioners. It is clear that no particular methodology or technology is able to successfully accommodate the entire spectrum of CPD in Periodontology. Course designers must choose from and combine a wide array of methodologies and technologies, depending upon the needs of the learners and the objectives of the intended education. Research suggests that 'interactivity', 'flexibility', 'continuity' and 'relevance to learners' practice' are major characteristics of successful CPD. Vario...

Gender Differences in Faculty Development: A Faculty Needs Survey [BRIEF REPORTS]

Acad Psychiatry — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:21:16 +0100

CONCLUSION: UC Davis men and women academic psychiatrists in different career development stages have similar needs, although paths leading to personal and professional fulfillment may vary according to gender. (Source: Acad Psychiatry)

ActionBioscience.org Featured in Webinar

AIBS News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:42:17 +0100

On 12 January, Oksana Hlodan, editor in chief of ActionBioscience.org, presented the Webinar "Thinking Like a Scientist: Teaching and Learning with Current Science Issues." Hlodan's guest educator was Brian Shmaefsky, of Lone Star College in Kingwood, Texas, president-elect of the Society of College Science Teachers. The Webinar was sponsored by the National Science Digital Library (NSDL) on the Webinar site of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), and was coordinated by Robert Payo, of NSDL's Outreach and Profes-sional Development office. Hlodan's Webinar was a rewarding hour of learning and discussion designed for high-school teachers and educators of undergraduate-level introductory science courses. More than 100 educators participated in the live event. The NSTA's Web semi...

A definition, description, and framework for advanced practice in dietetics.

Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:02:03 +0100

Conclusions: A framework is presented, and discrepancies with phase 2 results indicate areas for professional development, such as leadership, mentorship, and outcome measurement. PMID: 20205973 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research)

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Public Policy Reports — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:47:46 +0100

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Public Policy Reports — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:47:46 +0100

MEDEV response to the GMC consultation the Future Regulation of Medical Education and Training (Patel Review)

MEDEV News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

MEDEV submitted a response on behalf of the Higher Education Academy. "Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Patel Review recommendations. We agree with the presentation of the recommendations at a fairly high level, each requiring greater detail and understanding through a process of further discussion and consultation. Our brief comments are copied below, longer comments are in the attached. General comments * We welcome the intention to avoid a "one size fits all" approach (section 3 paragraph 14) * Consideration should be given to interprofessional as well as professional development Specific comments *We agree that the GMC should strengthen relationships with (and between) education and training providers (recommendation 3) *That nationally collected data sets (e.g. t...

Educating doctors in the clinical workplace: Unraveling the process of teaching and learning in the medical resident as teacher

Journal of Postgraduate Medicine — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:15:37 +0100

Busari J O, Arnold AERJournal of Postgraduate Medicine 2009 55(4):278-283In recent years, higher medical education has witnessed major changes in the structure and content of postgraduate medical training. Seven professional competencies have been described that address the medical doctors' ability to effectively communicate and transfer medical information, interact effectively and professionally, and demonstrate a good grasp of clinical knowledge and skills. Proficiency in didactic skills, however, is an important competency that has not received prominent attention. In the clinical setting, attending-physicians and medical residents are responsible for teaching. Consequently, several medical institutions have proposed the need for teacher training programs to improve the teaching...

Care and compromise: developing a conceptual framework for work-related stress

Journal of Research in Nursing — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:20:26 +0100

In this paper we argue that in the current global healthcare climate, practitioners’ ability to provide compassionate and high quality care is undermined on a daily basis, not least by the organisational priorities of cost containment, of science and technology and, paradoxically, innovations experienced as demands such as specialisation. It is not surprising that the financial and workforce constraints of the global healthcare system, now more than ever, affect the practitioners’ capacity to deliver the optimum level of care, care that is positively influenced by patient satisfaction, a current indicator of quality. Whilst the notions of quality and standards have increasingly become the concern of healthcare organizations, quality cannot be considered in isolation from the he...

Oncology Nursing Society Distinguished Award for Scholarship and Consistency of Contributions to the Oncology Nursing Literature

ScanGrants feed — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Award: A $2,000 award, one coach airfare to ONS annual Congress, one-day per diem for Congress, and a plaque.Purpose: The purpose of the ONS Distinguished Award for Scholarship and Consistency of Contributions to the Oncology Nursing Literature is to recognize an individual who has made consistent and significant contributions to the oncology nursing literature. Nominees for this award will be oncology nurses who have had an impact on the profession, specifically by using the written word to share research findings, describe content basic to the care of patients with cancer, and support the professional development of colleagues.Selection CriteriaNominees for this award must be oncology nurses who have had an impact on the profession specifically by using the written word to share researc...

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Oxford Nanotechnology Summer School

Nanotechweb.org Events — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

School: 5 Jul 2010 - 9 Jul 2010, Oxford, United Kingdom. Organized by Oxford University Continuing Professional Development Centre. (Source: Nanotechweb.org Events)

Oncology Nursing Society Distinguished Service Award

ScanGrants feed — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Award: A $2,000 award, one coach airfare to ONS annual Congress, one-day per diem for Congress, and a plaque.Purpose: The Distinguished Service Award is presented to an oncology Registered Nurse (RN) in recognition of outstanding contributions to the Oncology Nursing Society at the national level.To be eligible for the award, the nominee must be a current Registered Nurse (RN) active member of the Oncology Nursing Society and demonstrate outstanding contributions to the Oncology Nursing Society at the national level. Additionally, the ONS Board of Directors will consider to what degree the nominee assists the Oncology Nursing Society in fulfilling its mission to: 1. Promote the highest professional standards of oncology nursing; 2. Study, research, and exchange information, experiences,...

Excellence in Surgical Oncology Award

ScanGrants feed — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Award: Monetary award of $1000 and a plaque.Purpose: To recognize and support excellence of nursing contributions to surgical oncology.Nominee's Eligibility Criteria:The candidate must meet the following criteria: * Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member * Have at least two years of oncology nursing experience * Be a recognized expert in the field of surgical oncology (e.g., through publications, presentations, research, and peer review) * Made a significant contribution to one or more of the following related to surgical oncology: professional/patient education, clinical practice, and/or nursing research * Serve as a role model for other nurses.Criteria: The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet is as follows: * ONS involvement: Participation shou...

Excellence in Medical Oncology Award

ScanGrants feed — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Award: Monetary award of $1000 and a plaque.Purpose: To recognize and support excellence of nursing contributions to medical oncologyNominee's Eligibility Criteria:The candidate must meet the following criteria: * Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member * Have at least two years of oncology nursing experience * Be a recognized expert in the field of medical oncology (e.g., through publications, presentations, research, and peer review) * Have made a significant contribution to one or more of the following related to medical oncology: professional/patient education, clinical practice, and/or nursing research * Serve as a role model for other nurses.Criteria: The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet is as follows: * ONS involvement: Participation sho...

Excellence in Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Award

ScanGrants feed — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Award: Monetary award of $1000 and a plaque.Purpose: To recognize and support excellence in nurses engaged in cancer prevention and early detection.Nominee's Eligibility Criteria:The candidate must meet the following criteria: * Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member * Have at least two years of oncology nursing experience * Be a recognized expert in the field of cancer prevention and early detection (e.g., through publications, presentations, research, and peer review) * Made a significant contribution to one or more of the following related to cancer prevention and early detection: professional/patient education, clinical practice, and/or nursing research * Serves as a role model for other nurses.Criteria:The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet ...

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Excellence in Blood and Marrow Transplantation Award

ScanGrants feed — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Award: Monetary award of $1000 and a plaque.Purpose: To recognize and support excellence in nurses engaged in blood and marrow transplantationNominee's Eligibility Criteria:The candidate must meet the following criteria: * Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member * Have at least two years of oncology nursing experience * Be a recognized expert in the field of blood and marrow transplantation (e.g., through publications, presentations, research, and peer review) * Made a significant contribution to one or more of the following related to blood and marrow transplantation: professional/patient education, clinical practice, and/or nursing research * Serves as a role model for other nurses.Criteria:The scoring criteria for judging this nomination is as follows: * ONS i...

Theory Development: A Bridge Between Practice and Research

The Family Journal — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:42:56 +0100

Theory development is an intentional process by which marriage and family counselors may bridge the gap between research and practice. The theory building process includes inductive and deductive forms of reasoning, qualitative and quantitative approaches to knowledge development, and diffusion of innovations. Grounded theory provides an accessible method for bridging the gap. Theoretical orientation development is a lifelong process involving the interaction of personal and professional influences in theory selection and elaboration. Examination of personal values and values implicit in theories afford opportunities for ongoing professional development. (Source: The Family Journal)

APTA Learning Center Launches Partnership With Section On Geriatricts

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0100

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has partnered with its Section on Geriatrics to publish six continuing education courses to the APTA Learning Center. This union reflects the first in a series of planned partnerships with APTA sections and chapters to provide quality, evidenced-based continuing education and professional development to members and the profession... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

APTA Learning Center Launches Partnership With Section On Geriatricts

Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0100

The missing link: self-assessment and continuing professional development

Australian Dental Journal — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The purpose of this paper is to review current understanding of the role of self-assessment in continuing education, particularly in the health professions, and to examine how this knowledge can assist in more effective continuing education. The ongoing debate over compulsory continuing professional development (CPD) has seen a variety of approaches proposed. CPD programmes are expected to foster self-assessing and self-directed practitioners, but the common structure is reported to be largely ineffectual in modifying behaviour. If dentistry is to maintain the rights and privileges of a self-regulating profession, then it must ensure that the development and judgement of ongoing competence is meaningful. Improving practitioners' knowledge of the how and why of effective self-assessment sho...

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Continuing professional development self-assessment quiz: Compromised first permanent molars: an orthodontic perspective

Australian Dental Journal — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

(Source: Australian Dental Journal)

Continuing Professional Development Calendar

Australian Dental Journal — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

(Source: Australian Dental Journal)

Have Communication Technologies Influenced Rural Social Work Practice?

British Journal of Social Work — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:39:41 +0100

Recent advances in communication technologies have the capacity for addressing many of the challenges identified with rural and remote social work practice, such as scarcity of professional resources, professional isolation and limited access to supervision and professional development. The purpose of this exploratory, qualitative study was to examine how developments in communication technologies have influenced the way social workers practise social work in rural and remote Canadian areas. In-depth interviews were conducted with thirty-seven clinicians. The findings suggested that having access to communication resources, such as the internet, Telehealth and Telepsychiatry, appears to be positively addressing some issues of rural and northern practice. While the role of communication tec...

Continuing Professional Development Is Associated With Increasing Physical Therapists' Roles in Arthritis Management in Canada and the Netherlands.

Physical Therapy — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS:/b> This exploratory analysis highlights the association between participation in arthritis-related CPD courses and the roles assumed by physical therapists in OA and RA management. Further research is needed to understand the effects of CPD activities on other areas of physical therapist practice and on patients' outcomes. PMID: 20203095 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Physical Therapy)

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Public Policy Reports — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:27:42 +0100

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Cognitions associated with nurse performance: A comparison of concurrent and retrospective verbal reports of nurse performance in a simulated task environment

International Journal of Nursing Studies — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:29:49 +0100

Conclusions: The findings support the utility of concurrent and retrospective verbal reports as a method of gathering data in studies that address nursing performance in a clinical context. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)

Connecting science with culture

EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

(American Society of Agronomy) Researchers from the University of Hawaii at Manoa transformed an agricultural and environmental science professional development course for K-12 teachers to strengthen the community of educators and build stronger connections between science and culture. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 2010 Research Mentoring-Pair Travel Award

ScanGrants feed — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

ASHA is pleased to announce the 2010 Research Mentoring-Pair Travel Award Program (RMPTA), given in conjunction with the 20th Annual NIDCD-Sponsored Research Symposium: Neural Plasticity: Mechanisms and Drivers of Functional Recovery in the Mature Brain, to be held in November 2010 at the annual ASHA Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.This award is designed to foster the professional development of students, clinicians, and emerging scientists who have expressed an interest in research careers in communication sciences and disorders. Up to 10 travel awards of $1,000 each will be granted to eligible mentor mentee pairs (mentee=$750; mentor=$250) to help defray the cost of attending the symposium.Special consideration will be given to individuals whose research or research interests a...

Continuing Professional Development Activity

International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

(Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)

Directed Reading: Designing a Professional Development Program for Medical Radiation Technologists

Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

This article is a Directed Reading and provides 2 hours of Category “A” RCEEM credits that may be applied to your professional development credit program. To access the quiz questions, please activate your online access to the journal at www.jmirs.org. You will receive an automatically generated certificate if a minimum grade of 75% is achieved on the quiz.Abstract: By participating in some form of professional development, medical radiation technologists can increase their skill, knowledge, and competence, leading to improved quality, safety, and standards of practice. Participation will also demonstrate acceptance of the responsibility for medical radiation technologists' own professional development. Over the past 10 years, the profession of medical radiation technology has progress...

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Professional development of medical educators.

British Journal of Hospital Medicine — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Swanwick T, McKimm J Clinicians are increasingly involved in teaching, learning, assessment and supervisory activities with medical students, trainees and other health professionals. Participation in professional development pathways and activities in medical education enables clinical teachers to provide high quality education and training. PMID: 20220724 [PubMed - in process] (Source: British Journal of Hospital Medicine)

Continuing nursing education: enhancing professional development.

Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Desilets LD, Dickerson PS, Dickerson PS Are you aware of current issues that will have an impact on the future of continuing nursing education? It is easy to get focused on day-to-day operations and lose sight of the bigger picture of the evolving role of continuing nursing education in enhancing professional development. This column reviews current frames of reference for continuing nursing education and foundational work that is guiding our future. PMID: 20229957 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing)

Call for Teaching Artists With Disabilities Fellowship Program

ScanGrants feed — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Application deadline: April 23, 2010 VSA recognizes the positive influence of the arts to advance teaching and learning in the classroom. Because a skilled teaching artist can foster creative engagement and help build an inclusive environment, VSA is seeking outstanding teaching artists with disabilities for the Teaching Artist Fellows program.The VSA Teaching Artist Fellowship program seeks to identify, engage, and support teaching artists with disabilities in the visual and performing arts. VSA recognizes the value of teaching artists in integrating the arts into education. Teaching artists with disabilities also serve as role models of diversity, expression, and inclusive learning in the classroom.Benefits to selected Teaching Artist Fellows will include: * Professional development re...

OVC FY 10 Victim Assistance Professional Development Fellowship Program

Grants.gov — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:15:43 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: OVC-2010-2532 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: Income Security and Social ServicesLaw, Justice and Legal ServicesCFDA Number: 16.582Eligible Applicants IndividualsAgency Name USDOJ-OJP-OVC (Source: Grants.gov)

Sneak Peak to Peak Stream—Performance Excellence Acquired Through Knowledge

Journal of Pediatric Nursing — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:57:46 +0100

At British Columbia Children's Hospital it is a high priority to focus on pediatric nursing professional development to support a quality practice environment. A professional development plan was created through a competency-based education approach and implemented within a personal accountability framework. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing)

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Interdisciplinary communication in general medical and surgical wards using two different models of nursing care delivery

Journal of Nursing Management — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions There is a need for effective training programmes to assist nurses in working together within a nursing team and an interdisciplinary ward team. The SCN and the PA models of care have been found by nurses to support most aspects of interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary communication. The applicability of both models of care to wards with a varying skill mix of nurses is suggested. Further studies of larger samples with varying compositions of skill mix and varying models of care are required.Implications for nursing management Nurse managers can use varying models of care to support interdisciplinary communication and enhance patient safety. (Source: Journal of Nursing Management)

Enhancing Excellence in Endocrinology (E3) - Skills for Success

Society for Endocrinology — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100

Enhancing Excellence in Endocrinology (E3) is delighted to announce that registration is now open for the next E3 multidisciplinary management and professional development skills course – Skills for Success – which will be held on 15–16 May 2010 at the University of Warwick Conference Centre. Designed for nurse specialists, specialty trainees, new consultants and other health care professionals (HCPs) working in adult and paediatric endocrinology, Skills for Success is relevant for those who find themselves with increasing managerial responsibilities. As an HCP working in endocrine care, whether supporting your own personal development, the development of others or endocrine services, Skills for Success will have something for you. The course programme includes works...

Enhancing Excellence in Endocrinology (E3) - Skills for Success

Society for Endocrinology — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100

Enhancing Excellence in Endocrinology (E3) is delighted to announce that registration is now open for the next E3 multidisciplinary management and professional development skills course – Skills for Success – to be held on 15–16 May 2010 at the University of Warwick Conference Centre. Designed for nurse specialists, specialty trainees and new consultants working in adult and paediatric endocrinology, Skills for Success offers a programme of workshops and interactive plenary sessions with expert speakers and trainers – all of which are highly relevant for those who find themselves with increasing managerial responsibilities. For more details click here, register for E3 and the course at: www.e3endocrinology.org, or contact the E3 Secretariat on e3secretariat@lit...

A successful chronic care program in Al Ain-United Arab Emirates

BMC Health Services Research — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Chronic disease care is a joint commitment by health care providers and patients. This combined approach proved successful in most areas of the project, but the area of patient self management requires further improvement. (Source: BMC Health Services Research)

Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future/American Association of Colleges of Nursing Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars Program 2010-2011 Academic Year Call for Applications

ScanGrants feed — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future/American Association of Colleges of Nursing Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars Program 2010-2011 Academic Year Call for Applications The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), with support from the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future, is currently offering a third round of scholarship funding to underrepresented minority (URM) nursing students who plan to work as nursing faculty after graduation. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a doctoral nursing program (PhD, DNP) or a clinically-focused master’s degree program. Additionally, applicants must commit to becoming full-time faculty in an accredited registered nursing program after graduation. Mentorship and leadership development are impor...

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Views of Radiology Program Directors on the Role of Mentorship in the Training of Radiology Residents

American Journal of Roentgenology — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:02:50 +0100

CONCLUSION. Program directors consider mentoring relationships to be an important resource for resident professional development and a potential resource to increase the proportion of residents pursuing academic careers and positions of leadership. Female residents may have specific mentoring needs that should be explored with further study. (Source: American Journal of Roentgenology)

RCN members: are you getting CPD?

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:31:40 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is asking members how much continuing professional development they have engaged in during the past year. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

RCN members: are you getting CPD?

Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:31:40 +0100

The Royal College of Nursing is asking members how much continuing professional development they have engaged in during the past year. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)

Association of Schools of Public Health Public Health Policy Fellowship Program

ScanGrants feed — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Deadline for electronic submission of application: 03/11/2010ASPH Public Health Policy Fellow(s) are placed in either a congressional or committee office on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, where s/he can observe and participate in the legislative process as it pertains to Public Health. Fellow(s) are placed in a pre-determined office, and receive a variety of educational and professional development opportunities, including participation in an intensive training session on understanding the Legislative process.Typically ASPH Public Health Policy Fellows will: * Help develop legislative proposals * Arrange hearings * Brief legislators for committee sessions and floor debates * Staff House-Senate conferences.What does the ASPH Fellowship offer you?This Fellowship will provide a unique o...

Youth Worker Professional Development Participation, Preferences, and Agency Support

Child and Youth Services — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:47:24 +0100

(Source: Child and Youth Services)

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Public Policy Reports — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:25:02 +0100

Microaggressions by supervisors of color.

Training and Education in Professional Psychology — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:29:05 +0100

Supervisors of color are not only targets of discrimination but also perpretators. The denial of supervisees’ identities reveals a lack of respect and empathy, creating significant barriers to a good supervisory relationship. An area of professional development for supervisors of color is understanding the diverse identities of our supervisees, who are increasingly multiethnic and transnational. Supervisors of color also need the opportunity to examine their experiences of microaggressions both as sender and receiver and reflect on their own identities and how they impede or enhance the quality of supervision. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Training and Education in Professional Psychology)

My racial identity development and supervision: A self-reflection.

Training and Education in Professional Psychology — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:29:05 +0100

Using the People of Color Racial Identity model (Helms & Cook, 1999) as a framework, the author reflects on her supervisory experience and professional development as an Asian immigrant psychologist. Through the author’s self-reflection, this article also illustrates how one’s racial identity development and professional experience mutually shape each other. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Training and Education in Professional Psychology)

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education; Overview Information; Indian Education--Professional Development Grants - 84.299B

Grants.gov — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:15:34 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-121809-001 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: EducationCFDA Number: 84.299Eligible Applicants Public and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Agency Name ED (Source: Grants.gov)

Web-based faculty development: e-learning for clinical teachers in the London Deanery

The Clinical Teacher — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Background: The London Deanery has provided a web-based resource for supporting the educational development needs of clinical teachers since 2002. This forms part of a range of resources supporting the professional development of clinical teachers and postgraduate supervisors. Following a review in 2007, the deanery commissioned a series of new e-learning modules designed as an introduction to clinical teaching.Context: The deanery's faculty development initiatives are one response to requirements of the Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board (PMETB), other policy drivers, workforce demands and service changes. Increasingly, doctors are required to provide an educational portfolio of evidence, and satisfy the teaching and training component of Good Medical Practice in revalidati...

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The effect of computer-assisted learning versus conventional teaching methods on the acquisition and retention of handwashing theory and skills in pre-qualification nursing students: A randomised controlled trial

International Journal of Nursing Studies — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:53:29 +0100

Conclusion: The computer-assisted learning module was an effective strategy for teaching both the theory and practice of handwashing to nursing students and in this study was found to be at least as effective as conventional face-to-face teaching methods. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)

Quality of faculty, students, curriculum and resources for nursing doctoral education in Korea: A focus group study

International Journal of Nursing Studies — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:53:29 +0100

Conclusions: The quality characteristics of faculty, students, curriculum, and resources identified in this first systematic evaluation of the quality of nursing doctoral education can inform nursing schools, universities, and policy-makers about areas for improvement in Korea and possibly in the world. Geographical variations found in these four components of doctoral education warrant attention by policy-makers in Korea. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)

Society confident that profession is maintaining skills and knowledge

Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:14:55 +0100

The regulation directorate of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB) is confident that the pharmacy profession is keeping its competencies, skills, and knowledge of best practice, actively up to date with the announcement that over 80% of registrants have achieved a rating of "excellent" in the first wave of its call and review Continuing Professional Development (CPD) assessment programme. (Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain)

Society Confident That Profession Is Maintaining Skills And Knowledge - Royal Pharmaceutical Society Of Great Britain

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:00:00 +0100

The regulation directorate of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB) is confident that the pharmacy profession is keeping its competencies, skills, and knowledge of best practice, actively up to date with the announcement that over 80% of registrants have achieved a rating of "excellent" in the first wave of its call and review Continuing Professional Development (CPD) assessment programme. "Over 3500 records have been called for review since the system went live in July last year," says Janet Flint, the Society's lead for CPD... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

National Organization for Human Services Awards, Scholarships and Grants

ScanGrants feed — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The National Organization for Human Services annually considers member nominees for eight awards/scholarships. The Professional Development Committee takes nominations until April 1 of each year, and decisions are made by June 15. The awards and scholarships are announced at the annual national conference. Individuals and organizations may nominate themselves or be nominated by others. It is possible that not all awards will be given annually if the committee determines that there are no nominees who meet the criteria for particular awards. David C. Maloney ScholarshipHarold McPheeters ScholarshipHoward Harris Professional Development AwardLenore McNeer AwardMiriam Clubook AwardOutstanding Contribution by an OrganizationOutstanding Human Services Student AwardResearch Grant Application ma...

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Teaching Introductory Biology? Participate in Professional Development Webinars

Education Reports — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:56:48 +0100

Join us in a series of monthly professional development webinars offered by AIBS, National Association of Biology Teachers, University of California Museum of Paleontology, and the RCN-UBE Introductory Biology Project to support undergraduate educators teaching introductory biology. Each webinar in the series will offer information about a great teaching resource or pedagogical technique and provide the opportunity to interact with resource providers and your colleagues about successful teaching strategies. Visit www.aibs.org/events/webinar to learn more. (Source: Education Reports)

Resources to Teach about Evolution in Extreme Environments

Education Reports — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:56:48 +0100

The National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent) and AIBS cosponsored the sixth annual evolution symposium, “Evolution in Extreme Environments,” at the 2009 National Association of Biology Teachers professional development conference. The event featured presentations on evolution in four different extreme environments: high altitudes, deep sea, caves, and Arctic ice. All of the presentations, including audio and visual of the speakers and their slides, are now available on the NESCent website (www.nescent.org/media/NABT.php#nabt2009). There you can access the presentations as well as the educational resources compiled for symposium participants. The next symposium will take place at the 2010 NABT conference. (Source: Education Reports)

Submit a Proposal for the NABT Professional Development Conference

Education Reports — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:56:48 +0100

The deadline for submitting a proposal to present at the National Association of Biology Teacher’s Professional Development Conference is March 15, 2010. Anyone interested in leading a special workshop has until February 15, 2010, to submit a proposal. The conference will take place in Minneapolis, MN, from November 3-6, 2010. For complete requirements, visit www.nabt.org/websites/institution/index.php?p=10. (Source: Education Reports)

Symposium to Address Retention of Female Scientists

Education Reports — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:56:48 +0100

Women Evolving Biological Sciences, or WEBS, is three-day symposium on the retention of female biologists and the transition of women from early career stages to tenure track positions and leadership roles in academic and research settings. It will take place October 24-27, 2010, in Seattle, WA. WEBS targets early career women in ecology and evolutionary biology, particularly women who have earned their doctoral degrees within the past two to eight years and who do not have tenure, to address the critical transition from graduate studies and postdoctoral positions to permanent research and teaching positions. The symposium provides a forum for professional development, including awareness and improvement of academic leadership skills, opportunities to establish mentoring relationships, and...

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Public Policy Reports — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:05:55 +0100

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Public Policy Reports — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:05:55 +0100

Scientific Overview of the CSCI-CITAC 2009 Conference.

Clinical and Investigative Medicine — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:04:03 +0100

Authors: Ong Tone S, Dugani S, Marshall H, Shamji MF, Murray JC, Bossé D From September 21st-23rd 2009, the Clinical Investigator Trainee Association of Canada - Association des cliniciens-chercheurs en formation du Canada (CITAC-ACCFC) and the Canadian Society for Clinician Investigators (CSCI), held their annual conference in Ottawa. Participants included clinician investigators and trainees from across the country. The conference featured many excellent guest speakers including this year's recipient of the Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research, Sir John Bell. There were several forums focusing on professional development, with topics such as "sustaining the clinician investigator in Canada", "succeeding as a clinician investigator", and "collaborating internat...

Establishing a Trainee Section in the CIM.

Clinical and Investigative Medicine — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:04:03 +0100

Authors: Dugani S, Ong Tone S The Clinician Investigator Trainee Association of Canada - Association des cliniciens-chercheurs en formation du Canada (CITAC-ACCFC) is a national organization composed of MD+ trainees enrolled in MD/MSc, MD/PhD, and Clinician Investigator Programs (CIP) across Canada. In less than three years since its conception, CITAC-ACCFC has become an established organization with over 200 members from fifteen academic institutions. The mission of the CITAC-ACCFC is to organize and promote activities that support clinician investigator trainees in Canada, with the intention to improve academic and post-graduate career opportunities, expand institutional and public awareness of clinician investigator programs, and develop a nationally accessible information database ...

New CPD resource for non-medical prescribers

Nursing Times Breaking News — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:35:00 +0100

A new practical guide on continuing professional development (CPD) for non-medical prescribers has been published. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

Summer Institute for Training in Biostatistics at the University of Pittsburgh

ScanGrants feed — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

SIBS is a six-week residential summer training program in collaborative biostatistics for quantitatively-oriented undergraduate and beginning graduate students who are interested in the health sciences. The eight SIBS programs nationally are funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the National Center for Research Resources for the purpose of attracting prospective students to the field of biostatistics. The SIBS Pittsburgh program highlights the collaborative nature of biostatistics within the context of multidisciplinary research studies in cardiovascular health and minority populations. Through concrete examples, we hope to demonstrate that biostatistics is an interesting and valuable component of biomedical research, and provide experiences that enable students to s...

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Doctors' views of attitudes towards peer medical error

Postgraduate Medical Journal — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:47:21 +0100

This study aims at evaluating doctors' attitudes towards handling medical errors made by their peers. Materials This cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted between April and July 2006 and targeted general practitioners attending continuing medical education programmes in Tehran. A total of 474 doctors were approached, 400 of whom completed the questionnaire. The questionnaire contained a clinical vignette with three hypothetical patient outcomes: near-miss, leading to harm, and leading to death. The participants were asked how they would deal with each case. They were also asked how they would prefer their peers to react when they themselves made a medical error. Results The most common attitude toward peers' medical errors was reporting it to the original doctor and asking t...

Integrated Bioengineering Research, Education, and Outreach Opportunities for Females and Underrepresented Minorities

ScanGrants feed — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The objectives of this program are to provide * research opportunities for undergraduate students in bioengineering * personal and professional development training to help increase the retention of females and minority undergraduate students in engineering * involvement in outreach to middle-school studentsReceive a $4,000 stipend PLUS free housing and funds for meals and travel including travel to a conferenceFaculty members from Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Chemistry & Biochemistry have created a diverse array of projects for students to choose from. Each student conducts research in the laboratory with the faculty mentor on a project specifically designed for his or her abilities and also participates in professional development activities.A novel component ...

Professional development workshop for external engagement practitioners

MEDEV Events — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:50:40 +0100

roject 10:00 - 16:15 Monday 22 February 2010 Netskills Training Suite, Herschel Building, Newcastle University This free workshop is aimed at HE and FE professionals involved in management and delivery of engagement activities with external business and community partners. JISC Advance staff will explore opportunities for staff development, based on the feedback from extensive surveys carried out earlier this year. There will be an opportunity to see a prototype of the JISC-funded CPD profiling tool, developed by a JISC Advance service project, led by Netskills, and to discuss relevant issues, exchange experience and solutions. Additionally, your contributions will help to focus currently planned outputs and inform future activity for the project as it seeks to support your work. Topics: ...

Summer Research Initiative in the Behavioral and Social Sciences

ScanGrants feed — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The Summer Research Initiative (SRI) was created in 1999 by the Office of the Dean in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) and is supported by the Office of the Provost, the Graduate School, the Office of the Vice President for Research and the College. In addition, SRI is made possible, in part, by a grant from the National Science Foundation (AC-SBE AGEP). The program has a special emphasis on population groups underrepresented in the behavioral, social and economic science fields (i.e., African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders). The goals of the initiative are to: Increase the knowledge of, and interest in, doctoral-level training in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences; Provide rising juniors ...

Research Experience for Undergraduate Students in Nanomaterials and Biomaterials

ScanGrants feed — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

This NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program at the University of Memphis invites students at the sophomore, junior or senior level with backgrounds in physics, chemistry and engineering to participate in a 10-weeks summer program in the interdisciplinary fields of Nanomaterials and Biomaterials.Successful applicants will receive stipends ($4,200), on-campus housing, and travel allowances (up to $500). Students may also receive travel funds to present their REU research at conferences during the 2010/2011 academic year.This highly interdisciplinary program will provide cutting-edge research experience and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art experimental and computational equipments and techniques under the supervision of faculty from the Physics Department, Ch...

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Take advantage of tuition

BMA daily feed — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:21:36 +0100

SAS leader presents ideas for professional development (Source: BMA daily feed)

Nurses' reported influence on the prescription and use of medication

International Nursing Review — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Discussion: From actually writing prescriptions to providing feedback on treatment outcomes, there are many opportunities for nurses to influence the decision making of medical and other prescribers, which open nurses to exploitation from commercial forces. Policy and education regarding prescriber relationships with the pharmaceutical industry should also recognize the role of non-prescribing nurses. (Source: International Nursing Review)

Healthcare and Medical Graduates of 2009: Their Reactions to Four Key Proposals in the Scottish Government's Strategy for Tackling Alcohol Misuse

Alcohol and Alcoholism — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:43:28 +0100

Conclusions: Support for four key proposals outlined by the Scottish Government to address alcohol misuse varied. Only the suggestion to lower the drink driving limit received backing overall and within students in these professions. Effectiveness of proposed restrictions on the price of alcohol was less well regarded except by medical students. Evident gaps in knowledge around health guidelines, and the finding that almost half of NAHPs disagreed that they had the appropriate knowledge to advise patients about responsible drinking advice and alcohol misuse problems, suggest a need for improved undergraduate education and continued professional development with respect to public health aspects of alcohol use. (Source: Alcohol and Alcoholism)

Teaching Introductory Biology? Participate in Professional Development Webinars

Education Reports — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:31:08 +0100

Resources to Teach about Evolution in Extreme Environments

Education Reports — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:31:08 +0100

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Submit a Proposal for the NABT Professional Development Conference

Education Reports — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:31:08 +0100

Symposium to Address Retention of Female Scientists

Education Reports — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:31:08 +0100

Society Signs Partnership Agreement To Support Veterinary Pharmacists, UK

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0100

The first partnership agreement between the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and Harper Adams University College has been signed to provide pharmacy graduates with specialist courses in veterinary pharmacy and to enable their continuing professional development. The agreement will also provide opportunities for closer collaboration, the sharing of expertise and joint proposals for research and outreach activities. Jeremy Holmes, RPSGB Chief Executive said: "This is an exciting opportunity to provide support for a special interest group within pharmacy... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Society Signs Partnership Agreement To Support Veterinary Pharmacists, UK

Veterinary News From Medical News Today — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0100

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Public Policy Reports — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:16:03 +0100

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Society signs partnership agreement to support veterinary pharmacists

Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:56:34 +0100

How information systems should support the information needs of general dentists in clinical settings: suggestions from a qualitative study

BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making - Latest articles — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Dentists have various information needs at the point of care. Among them, the needs for better visual representation and patient-specific evidence-based information are mostly unmet. While patient records and support staff remain the most used information sources, electronic sources other than electronic dental records (EDR) are rarely utilized during patient visits. For future development of dental information or clinical decision-support systems, developers should consider integrating high-quality, up-to-date clinical evidence into comprehensive and easily accessible EDRs as well as supporting dentists' resource use patterns as identified in the study. (Source: BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making - Latest articles)

Preparing the Next Generation of Nursing Leaders: The AONE Nurse Manager Fellowship

Nurse Leader — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A long with 29 other managers from all over the United States, I was invited to join an inaugural group to complete the 2008 AONE Nurse Manager Fellowship, a year-long professional development program that provided a rich environment of learning. The content in the fellowship is based on the Nurse Manager Learning Domain Framework (modeled from the Essentials of Nurse Manager Orientation). Faculty for the program included prominent nurse leaders and experts in nursing leadership and management. (Source: Nurse Leader)

Professional development program.

The Australasian Journal of Dermatology — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: PMID: 20148831 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Australasian Journal of Dermatology)

Society Appoints Nina Barnett To Key Role - Royal Pharmaceutical Society Of Great Britain

Health News from Medical News Today — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain is delighted to announce the appointment of Nina Barnett who will take up a one year secondment working on projects within the Professional Development and Support team, in a consultancy role. This will be an important part of the Society's move towards becoming a dedicated professional leadership body. Nina brings with her 22 years of experience in pharmacy practice in a variety of settings. Her new position, which begins on February 1, will involve providing professional support to pharmacists at all stages of their careers... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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A clinical librarian pilot project in psychiatry [Education & training]

Psychiatric Bulletin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:01:19 +0100

Aims and method A 4-month pilot was conducted to assess whether the clinical librarian model, which has been successfully used within acute hospitals, would work in a mental health setting. A librarian attended weekly clinical team meetings in two community mental health teams to help generate clinical questions. A summary of the evidence on each topic was then presented the following week. An evaluation of the pilot was carried out using a questionnaire survey, focus groups and interviews. Results Results suggest that the project had produced a positive impact within the teams and begun the process of embedding evidence-based information within clinical practice. Clinical implications With some adaptations, the clinical librarian model can be an effective method of implementi...

The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) individual awards 2010 call for nominations

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:26:53 +0100

The deadline for receipt of electronic nominations is Wednesday 3 February 2010 (12:00 noon). Background The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme Individual Awards aim to: raise the profile of learning and teaching recognise and celebrate individuals who make an outstanding impact on the student learning experience provide a national focus for institutional teaching and learning excellence schemes. The NTFS Individual Awards are funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and the Department for Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland (DELNI). Under the individual scheme up to 50 awards of £10,000 are made to recognise individual excellence. The award is intended for National Teaching Fellows' professional development in teaching and learning or aspects of ped...

Society appoints Nina Barnett to key role

Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:07:41 +0100

Professional Development Programme To Improve Organ Donation

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0100

A unique programme to support a UK-wide network of hospital organ donation "champions" is to be launched next week. The programme is designed for the growing number of Clinical Leads for Organ Donation and the Donation Committee Chairs who work along side them. These people have been appointed to key roles in hospitals to implement recommendations made by the Organ Donation Taskforce and help increase donation rates by 50% over a five-year period... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Professional Development Programme To Improve Organ Donation

Transplants / Organ Donations News From Medical News Today — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0100

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Chemistry Division of the Special Libraries Association 2010 Sparks Award for Professional Development

ScanGrants feed — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The Chemistry Division of the Special Libraries Association (SLA) is sponsoring a student/new member travel award to defray the costs of attending the 2010 SLA Annual Meeting June 13-16 in New Orleans, LA. The award is intended to encourage the professional development of student members and new members of the Chemistry Division and encourage their participation in Chemistry Division activities.TRAVEL AWARD: $1,500 stipend to attend the 2010 SLA Annual Conference. The winner will also receive a certificate of achievement and will be introduced at the Chemistry Division Business Meeting & Breakfast.ELIGIBILITY: All student members of the SLA Chemistry Division and all new members of the SLA Chemistry Division (individuals who have joined since January 2009) are eligible. All applicants...

Adding value to the education of nurses, midwives and operating department practitioners through a ‘life-wide’ curriculum

Nurse Education Today — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Summary: The University of Surrey is developing the idea of a life-wide education. The intention is to develop a not for credit personal and professional development award through which a student’s life-wide learning enterprise can be encouraged, supported, valued and publicly recognised. This paper is not intended to be a research study proving that life-wide learning is a valid concept for higher education. Rather, its intention is to stimulate thinking about a set of pedagogic ideas that may add value to our current higher education paradigm and to provide some supporting evidence of student engagement with these ideas. The initial scoping exercise surveyed 40 student nurses, midwives and operating department practitioners (ODP) to discover what they did outside their programme of stu...

A psycho-cultural history of psychotherapy in Africa

Psychotherapy and Politics International — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

This paper is an attempt to construct a psycho-cultural history of psychological therapies in Africa. It explores the origin, vision and direction, clinical and preventive goals and approaches, the philosophy and history, and issues of professional development and ethics, types of practitioners, and practice settings for psychotherapy in sub-Saharan Africa, from the pre-colonial period to the present. The central argument of the paper is that Psychotherapy in Africa should address not only the intrapsychic or interpersonal world of the clients but also phenomena that in traditional Western psychotherapy are not considered essential, namely, the socio-cultural context. Overall, the principal objective is to share with our Western and Eastern partners the meaning and scope and the orientatio...

On developing our empathic capacities to work inter-culturally and inter-ethnically: attempting a map for personal and professional development

Psychotherapy and Politics International — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

In the early 1990s, American multicultural counselling theorists generated a matrix of '31 multicultural counselling competences' that were enthusiastically adopted by the various psychotherapeutic professional bodies there. This paper constitutes an attempt to blend these original hypotheses of desirable therapist capacities and characteristics within the current circumstances reflecting the British cultural context. The original US matrix is included here and two new 'maps' of competences are introduced. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psychotherapy and Politics International)

Competing interests of professional societies

BMJ Online First — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:01:50 +0100

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Society for Vascular Surgery Women's Leadership Training Grant

ScanGrants feed — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Deadline: March 31, 2010The Women's Leadership Committee periodically awards a women's leadership training grant for women vascular surgeons age 50 and under who have been in practice a minimum of five years and a maximum of 15. The grant is presented at the Vascular Annual Meeting. Financial SupportThe Women’s Leadership Training Grant is supported by a grant from W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Examples of leadership training opportunities include personal leadership coaching, traveling to meet women leaders, or specific training programs such as: * The Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM) Program for Women. * The Institute for Women’s leadership. * The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) offers programs in professional...

Developing Surgical Leaders: Assessing the Personal and Professional Development Needs of Surgical Residents

Journal of Surgical Research — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:40:36 +0100

Background: The traditional model of resident training typically lacks explicit education and support for professional development. Our Department is developing a novel program focusing on personal self-awareness, communication, patient care, care systems, patient relationships, career preparation, scholarship, time management, teaching, and job market skills. Our objective is to develop a continuous and graded development program to train “the complete surgeon,” over the course of a residency. Methods: To develop our program, we hired a leadership consultant, developed a Resident Advisory Group, and established a Faculty Leadership Advisory Committee. Using input from these groups, literature reviews, and previous program evaluation surveys, we devised a 60-item needs assessment surve...

Competency-based Advancement: Risky Business

The American Journal of Medicine — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:28:55 +0100

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Outcomes Project has successfully initiated a shift in focus on residency education from process measures to educational outcomes. The next phase of this transformation is the development of clear milestones to mark incremental steps toward competency. The development of these milestones for internal medicine is an important and challenging task that has been undertaken by a group of educators and residents facilitated by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Representatives from multiple key stakeholder groups are participating in this initiative, including, but not limited to, the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine, the Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine, the Society of General Internal Medicine, and the ...

RCVS 2010 small grants programme

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:17:53 +0100

Up to £5,000 for projects that meet well-defined objectives in veterinary science and medicine, animal care and welfare, veterinary education and/or professional development. Small grants are available to RCVS members and Registered and Listed Vet Nurses. An individual applying on behalf of an organisation need not be a member of the RCVS, provided the project falls within one of the defined areas listed in the guidance notes. Deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 29 January 2010. Your submitted application will be acknowledged by return email within two working days. Please contact us urgently if you do not receive confirmation of receipt. If you experience any problems with the downloads or have any questions that are not answered through our FAQs section, please contact RCVS T...

Learning in a Virtual World: Experience With Using Second Life for Medical Education

Journal of Medical Internet Research — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: The results of this pilot suggest that virtual worlds offer the potential of a new medical education pedagogy to enhance learning outcomes beyond that provided by more traditional online or face-to-face postgraduate professional development activities. Obvious potential exists for application of these methods at the medical school and residency levels as well. (Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research)

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Learning in a Virtual World: Experience With Using Second Life for Medical Education

Journal of Medical Internet Research — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Students' experiences and perceptions of the use of portfolios in UK preregistration dietetic placements: a questionnaire-based study

Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Portfolio weaknesses identified are not specific to dietetics but are inherent to portfolio assessment across many professions. The introduction of national standardised assessment processes, practices, tools and training for assessors may help improve inter-departmental and inter-rater reliability, respectively. (Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics)

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Public Policy Reports — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:35:07 +0100

RCN launches election manifesto

HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The RCN is calling for the regulation of healthcare assistants and for every nurse and healthcare worker to have protected training time as part of their continuous professional development. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News)

The Genetics Society of America announces DeLill Nasser Travel Award recipients

EurekAlert! - Biology — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100

(Genetics Society of America) The Genetics Society of America is pleased to announce the six recipients of the 2010 DeLill Nasser Awards for Professional Development in Genetics. These travel grants are given to young geneticists to attend national and international meetings or enroll in laboratory courses. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)

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In the AIBS Webstore

Public Policy Reports — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:53:53 +0100

"COMMUNICATING SCIENCE: A PRIMER FOR WORKING WITH THE MEDIA" Evolution, climate change, stem cell research -- Scientists are frequently called upon to provide expert information on hot button issues that pervade the daily news headlines, yet most find themselves woefully unprepared for the bright lights of the television studio or leading questions from a newspaper journalist. A new publication from AIBS, "Communicating Science: A Primer for Working with the Media," by Holly Menninger and Robert Gropp in the Public Policy Office, will prepare scientists for successful and effective media interviews. Recognizing that many scientists are reluctant to engage in media outreach, "Communicating Science" outlines compelling reasons for scientists to interact with the media and describes key dif...

In the AIBS Webstore

Public Policy Reports — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:53:53 +0100

National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships

ScanGrants feed — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Scholarship Deadline Amount Application AfterCollege/N-OADN Foundation Student Scholarship July 1, 2010 $1000.00 Professional Development Scholarship for Associate Degree Nursing Educators July 1, 2010 $500.00 Naomi Brack Student Scholarship July 1, 2010 $1000.00 Bobbie Anderson Faculty Scholarship July 1, 2010 $1000.00 N-OADN National Office7794 Grow DrivePensacola, FL 32514 (Source: ScanGrants feed)

Talent for Tough Times: How to Identify, Attract and Retain the Talent You Need (NHS Employers)

Clinical Governance Sitewide RSS Feed — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:30:11 +0100

It is more important than ever that the NHS is attracting, retaining and developing talented people who are adaptable and up to the challenges ahead. This (Source: Clinical Governance Sitewide RSS Feed)

2010 Small Grants Programme

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:29:15 +0100

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Continuing professional development: Bariatric MCQs and self assessment

Current Anaesthesia and Critical Care — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:41:37 +0100

Contraindications to bariatric surgery include; (Source: Current Anaesthesia and Critical Care)

Continuing professional development: Bariatric MCQs and self assesment

Current Anaesthesia and Critical Care — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:41:37 +0100

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Fellowship in Public Psychiatry - Invitation

ScanGrants feed — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Please note the deadline for receipt is March 31, 2010. This important collaborative venture between the American Psychiatric Association and the Bristol-Myers Squibb Company provides for the selection of ten residents in psychiatry, based on recommendations from their Departments and evidence of a track record of commitment to and accomplishment in public psychiatry. The purposes of the APA/Bristol-Myers Squibb Fellowship are twofold: (1) to heighten psychiatric residents' awareness of the many activities of psychiatry in the public sector and of the career opportunities in this work, and (2) to provide experiences which will contribute to the professional development of those residents who will play leadership roles within the public sector in future years. The fellowship term will begi...

Educating doctors in the clinical workplace: Unraveling the process of teaching and learning in the medical resident as teacher

Journal of Postgraduate Medicine — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:55:39 +0100

Busari J O, Arnold AERJournal of Postgraduate Medicine 2009 55(4):278-283In recent years, higher medical education has witnessed major changes in the structure and content of postgraduate medical training. Seven professional competencies have been described that address the medical doctors ability to effectively communicate and transfer medical information, interact effectively and professionally, and demonstrate a good grasp of clinical knowledge and skills. Proficiency in didactic skills, however, is an important competency that has not received prominent attention. In the clinical setting, attending-physicians and medical residents are responsible for teaching. Consequently, several medical institutions have proposed the need for teacher training programs to improve the teaching skills ...

ANI Launches Professional Development Program That Pairs Nurses With Mentors

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0100

Two nurses have won recognition as emerging leaders in the field of nursing informatics, selected by the Alliance for Nursing Informatics (ANI) to participate in a jointly supported Nursing Informatics Emerging Leaders Program. The selections were based on a number of criteria, including a mid-level position in informatics in a health care setting, a current license to practice as a registered nurse, and the ability to make a difference as a leader in the field of informatics... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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ANI Launches Professional Development Program That Pairs Nurses With Mentors

IT / Internet / E-mail News From Medical News Today — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0100

India moves to curb unethical drug promotional practices

BMJ Online First — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:42:42 +0100

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Self-Assessment Program Insights4Imaging, Part 30: February 2010–January 2011

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:20:23 +0100

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Knowledge systems, health care teams, and clinical practice: a study of successful change

Advances in Health Sciences Education — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:44:57 +0100

This study adds to our understanding of how teams learn and change, showing that innovation can take the form of an iterative, ongoing process in which bits of K&I are assembled from multiple sources into potential solutions that are then tested. It suggests that existing approaches to assessing the impact of continuing education activities may overlook significant contributions and more attention should be given to the role that practical knowledge plays in the change process in addition to scientific knowledge. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10459-009-9214-yAuthors Curtis A. Olson, University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Medicine; Office of Continuing Professional Development in Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine and Public Health 2701 International L...

In the AIBS Webstore

Public Policy Reports — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:00:06 +0100

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Public Policy Reports — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:00:06 +0100

International Society for Infectious Diseases Scientific Exchange Fellowship Program

ScanGrants feed — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The ISID Scientific Exchange Fellowship Program was established in 1992 to promote collaboration among researchers in different countries by enabling infectious disease researchers in the formative stage of their career to extend their research experience in institutions outside of their region. These awards are not restricted to physicians and are intended to support young scientists from developing countries in updating their knowledge of new, relevant laboratory techniques or in learning specific skills and techniques.Proposals that enhance the transfer of technologies to geographical areas where they are particularly needed will be favored.Applicants are to be investigators (younger than 40 years) already working in a research area, but who have not had the opportunity to work or to s...

New Outreach Coordinator/Informal Educator Section Events at NABT Conference

AIBS News — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:55:07 +0100

The newest section of the National Association of Biology Teachers, Outreach Coordinator and Informal Educators, was launched at the 2009 Professional Development Conference in mid-November. AIBS participated in the section's events. A symposium for this group on the first day of the conference provided resources and programs that address the unique challenges of teaching biology without classrooms. AIBS staff members Susan Musante and Oksana Hlodan interacted with colleagues at a poster session the next day and shared information about AIBS outreach and informal education programs that offer resources and networking opportunities to the informal teacher and learner. (Source: AIBS News)

Biologists, Educators Recognize Excellence in Evolution Education

AIBS News — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:55:07 +0100

The National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) recognized Leonard C. Yannielli, professor of biological sciences at Naugatuck Valley Community College in Waterbury, Connecticut, with the 2009 Evolution Education Award during the NABT annual professional development conference from 11–14 November in Denver, Colorado. The Evolution Education Award is cosponsored by AIBS and the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) and awards innovative classroom teaching and community education efforts to promote the accurate understanding of biological evolution. Professor Yannielli received a plaque, a $1000 prize, and a set of resources provided by AIBS and BSCS to support the teaching of evolution. "AIBS, BSCS and NABT are doing important work with this award, as it says loud and clear...

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Public Policy Reports — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:55:05 +0100

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New Outreach Coordinator/Informal Educator Section Events at NABT Conference

AIBS News — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:56:49 +0100

Biologists, Educators Recognize Excellence in Evolution Education

AIBS News — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:56:49 +0100

E3 - Enhancing Excellence in Endocrinology

Society for Endocrinology — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0100

E3 – Enhancing Excellence in Endocrinology – is a professionally-led educational initiative that has been established to inspire endocrine specialists to support excellence in endocrine care. E3 provides a tailored programme of interactive courses and online resources focused on supporting personal and professional development and service delivery skills. Initiated and funded by Pfizer Endocrine Care, E3 is led in collaboration with a multidisciplinary faculty of endocrine specialists from across the UK, and is being delivered in association with the Society for Endocrinology and the British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes. To learn more about what E3 can offer you, and for more information on forthcoming E3 courses, please visit the E3 website www.e3endoc...

American Society for Microbiology/Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases Program in Infectious Disease and Public Health Microbiology

ScanGrants feed — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The program is sponsored by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) and the Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases (CCID), formerly known as the National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID). The goal of ASM/CCID Fellowship is to support the development of new approaches, methodologies and knowledge in infectious disease prevention and control in areas within the public health mission of the CDC. The fellowship allows one to perform research in residence at the CCID which is headquartered at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA. Eligible fields of study include: Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases Viral and Rickettsial Infections Nosocomial Infections HIV/AIDS Vector-borne Infectious Diseases Parasitic Diseases Funding The Fellowship provides an annu...

SCI Scholars — Industrial Internships for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduates

ScanGrants feed — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

SCI Scholars — Industrial Internships for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduates Overview SCI Program Flyer Exceptional sophomores and juniors majoring in chemistry and chemical engineering can apply for a prestigious 10-week internship through the SCI Scholars Program. SCI Scholars are selected based on the strength of their application, statement of interest in an industrial internship, and letters of recommendation. Twenty-one scholars will be chosen for internship positions in the summer 2010. Applications are due January 15, 2010. The Society of Chemical Industry (SCI), America International Group (AIG), American Chemical Society (ACS), and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) developed this summer internship program to introduce chemistry and chemical...

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Assessment of Pharmacists' Perception of Patient Care Competence and Need for Training in Rural and Urban Areas in North Dakota

The Journal of Rural Health — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: The findings should be interpreted to be primarily due to differences in practice setting and degree earned that were most prevalent in urban and rural areas. Training mode needed most is through the certificate program, particularly by rural pharmacists who reported a lower level of preparation on perceived patient care-related items than did urban pharmacists. (Source: The Journal of Rural Health)

Request for Proposals: Sexuality, Health and Rights Among Youth in the United States

ScanGrants feed — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Our work supporting sexuality research has three objectives:- Build knowledge regarding the role of intersecting structural inequalities and social dynamics that influence SRHR outcomes for youth.- Train graduate students to work in research teams andresearch-advocacy-policy maker-community collaborations.- Develop the capacity of researchers, students and community partners to utilize strategic communications to inform public policy and shape public understanding of youth, sexuality and rights. The foundation is interested in proposals that integrate social science research, graduate student training and strategic communications in order to deepen public understanding and inform policies that impact sexuality and reproductive health and rights of adolescents and young adults. Proposals t...

Radiographers and the internet: an Australian perspective.

Radiologic Technology — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: Knowledge gaps regarding the Internet and lack of uniform Internet access among Australian radiographers must be addressed so that all radiographers can benefit from the professional information available online. PMID: 20051595 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Radiologic Technology)

Factors determining hospital nurses' failures in reporting medication errors in Taiwan

Nursing Outlook — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

This study examined factors that were determined to lead to failures in reporting medication administration errors (MAEs) for 838 frontline nurses from 5 teaching hospitals in Taiwan. The underreporting of these errors is a challenge to medication safety improvement. Results showed that 337 (47%) participating nurses had failed to report self- or coworker-MAEs and 376 nurses (52.4%) had not failed to report. The strongest predictors of the failure were experience of making MAEs, differences in attitude toward reporting self- and coworker-MAEs, and perceived MAE reporting rate in current work. The reporting barriers of fear, perception of nursing quality, and perception of nursing professional development significantly contributed to failure to report. Educating nurses about the goals of in...

Twenty years of experience with a clinical ladder: a tool for professional growth, evidence-based practice, recruitment, and retention.

Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Pierson MA, Liggett C, Moore KS A clinical ladder program was introduced in a 257-bed facility 20 years ago. The program, developed by nurses for nurses, has evolved as integral to the facility's recruitment and retention, professional development, and evidence-based practice initiatives. This clinical ladder program has been used to encourage staff nurses to reach outside of their comfort zone to develop new skills. In this way, it has served as a means to identify leadership potential as a tool toward succession planning. The program provided evidence for the institution's Magnet designation (2004) and again for its bid for redesignation in 2008. PMID: 20102141 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing)

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Professional development for night shift nurses.

Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: PMID: 20102139 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing)

Professional development for night shift nurses.

Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

This article examines the teaching-learning experiences of registered nurses who work exclusively at night. Various teaching strategies that are useful in advancing professional development activities for registered nurses who work at night are proposed. A literature review of nighttime learning opportunities and teaching strategies useful for nighttime education is presented. Findings indicate that nurses who work at night are motivated to learn, but have fewer opportunities and less access to programs than nurses who work during the day. These barriers can be reduced by enhancing nighttime education programs and using teaching methods appropriate to the night shift. An example of a successful cardiac arrest in-service offered during the nighttime hours is described. PMID: 20102138 [P...

Another look at evaluation models.

Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Desilets LD, Dickerson PS, Desilets LD The RSA model of evaluation is presented as a framework for the evaluation of professional development. It is appropriate for an educational process, learning content, outcomes, impact, and the total program. PMID: 20102135 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing)

Institute of Medicine recommends a continuing professional development institute for U.S. health professions

Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A workforce of knowledgeable professionals is critical to the discovery and application of best health care practices; yet, today in the United States, the professional health workforce is not consistently prepared to provide safe, high-quality health care, even as the nation spends more per capita on health care than any other country. The Institute of Medicine recently recommended creation of a continuing professional development institute (CPDI) supported as a public-private initiative. The CPDI would coordinate and guide efforts that align: (a) content and knowledge among health professions; (b) regulation across states and national continuing professional development (CPD) providers; and (c) the financing of CPD, not only for improving professional performance and patient outcomes, bu...