Why Christian Nursing Education?

Christian nurse educators have answered the sacred calling to teach the practice of nursing as ministry. This collection of reflections by three nurse educators provides insight on the meaning and purpose of Christian nursing education. The themes of leading like Jesus, integrating faith and care, and relying on Christ as our source of strength to serve out our calling as nurses are explored.

Healthcare providers' perceptions of the factors contributing to infant obesity in a low-income Mexican American community.

Purpose: To examine healthcare professionals' perceptions of Mexican American infant feeding practices and obesity.

Design And Methods: Five provider focus groups (n = 38 providers) were conducted in two agencies in the Denver area on the topic of contributors to childhood obesity in the Mexican American community.

Results: Healthcare providers believe obesity in Mexican American infants is related to: (a) a chubby baby being a healthy baby, (b) introducing complementary foods early, (c) extended family members' infant feeding practices, (d) offering infants high-calorie foods, and (e) prolonged bottle feeding and sweet beverages.