The effect of type of learning environment on perceived learning among graduate nursing students.

A quasi-experimental study was conducted to examine the effect of type of learning environment (Internet only, compressed video remote-site, and compressed video host-site) on perceived learning among graduate nursing students. A convenience sample of 49 students enrolled in a graduate nursing research course was selected for the study. The findings showed no differences in perceived learning and final course grades among students enrolled in the three sections of the research course.

Awareness and implementation of the 2000 United States public health service tobacco dependence treatment guideline in a public hospital system.

The 2000 United States Public Health Service (USPHS) clinical practice guideline, "Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence," recommends systems interventions to integrate the treatment of tobacco into routine health care. The Tobacco Control Initiative employed a systems approach to integrate evidence-based treatment for tobacco use into patient care practices in Louisiana's safety net health care system. The purpose of this study was to assess changes in awareness and implementation of the USPHS clinical practice guideline.