Utilization of peer advisement course among first year students: A pilot study exploring students and their perceptions.

Background: The transition from high school to college can be a stressful experience for first-year university students. Peer advisors are thought to be a valuable social support resource for first-year nursing students.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the perceptions and experiences of both first-year nursing students and their peer advisors in a first semester seminar course.

Psychological distress and adherence to the medical regimen among adolescent renal transplant recipients.

This longitudinal pilot study of adolescent renal transplant recipients (a) describes the prevalence of psychological distress, (b) describes the prevalence of nonadherence, and (c) explores the association between the recipient's psychological distress and his/her subsequent medical adherence. Twenty-two adolescents, aged 13-18 years, completed two interviews that were separated by approximately 12 months. Psychological distress was assessed in three domains: symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anger.