The concept of 'self'.

As nurses we are familiar with the concept of 'self-care' as defined by Orem ( 2001 ) and Henderson and Nite ( 1978 ): people have a need to care for themselves. But when a disease or disability limits a person's independence, nurses could support the person to regain some control over their situation.

Dutch advanced nursing practice students: role development through international short-term immersion.

At Rotterdam University in The Netherlands, the master's advanced nursing practice (ANP) program focuses on the role of the nurse practitioner (NP) and emphasizes leadership development. An international experience is compulsory and is incorporated into the leadership course. Twenty master's ANP students were surveyed before and after participating in an international exchange program.