Strategies for developing cultural competency in an RN-BSN program.

It is crucial for nurses to acquire skills and a knowledge base to care for increasingly diverse cultural populations. Many nurses returning to school did not receive theoretical information relative to culture. This article describes some of the teaching strategies utilized in the RN-BSN program at Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana.

An investigation of factors associated with infant mortality in two midwest counties.

The retrospective research study was designed to investigate the relationship between infant mortality and the six variables of early prenatal care, immaturity, maternal age, Maternal education, and socioeconomic status in two midwestern counties. Data from birth and birth and death cohort records were analyzed. The Health Belief Model was used as the theoretical framework.

Health promotion for aging adults.

This article describes the essentials of health promotion, aging in America, and factors to consider when developing health promotion materials for elders. It also provides a checklist to evaluate materials for appropriateness.