We Have to Really Decide: The Childbearing Decisions of Women With Congenital Heart Disease.

Background: Medical management and surgical improvement techniques permit persons with congenital heart conditions to live longer. Adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) have more childbearing options than previously available to them. However, there is an increased childbearing risk associated with certain types of CHD.

Succession planning for academic nursing.

Academic nursing must plan for the future by retaining, developing, and recruiting academic nurse leaders, utilizing best practices in succession planning. This article presents a case study in which an evidence-based model was developed to provide academic nurse leaders with a guide for succession planning. A formal succession plan gives purposeful direction in identifying and developing emerging leaders and is especially useful for individuals who are new to a major leadership role.

Teaching and learning in a winter wonderland.

During a record-breaking Texas ice storm, one school of nursing kept accelerated BSN students on schedule despite 5 days of school closure. The students were diverted from hazardous travels to the safety of warm homes with virtual classes and clinicals. The authors discuss their creation of a virtual experience that leveraged smartphones, laptops, eBooks, and Internet resources with existing university technology, allowing students to stay on track.