Teaching Accelerated Second-Degree Nursing Students: Educators From Across the United States Share Their Wisdom.

Problem: Over the past decade, there has been a proliferation of accelerated second-degree (ASD) nursing programs. These programs are designed to educate students with prior degrees in increasingly shorter periods of time than they have traditionally been educated. As a result, nurse educators and administrators in these programs need to tailor their approaches to best meet the educational needs of this unique cohort.

Leading a study-abroad group of nursing students in Nicaragua: a first-timer's account.

Topic: Readiness to lead a study-abroad group of nursing students in Nicaragua.

Purpose: Given the abundance of study-abroad programs now offered in colleges and universities, this first-hand account of a nursing faculty member's decision to bring a group of nursing students to Nicaragua may help other nursing faculty members considering taking on a similar challenge.

Sources Of Information: The author shares her thoughts and worries before agreeing to lead the 2-week trip.