Not Everyone Should be a Nurse Practitioner.

There has been an increase in student enrollment in advanced practice nurse programs, but limited information regarding attrition and dropout rates in nurse practitioner (NP) programs. Management of NP students includes student evaluations, preceptor guidance and support, student support, and use of reflective practice. Program directors, faculty members, and preceptors must assist NP students with role transitioning and help those who are not meeting the rigors of NP education to leave the program and discover alternative nursing roles.

Promoting Collaboration in Undergraduate Nursing Students.

Background: The role of the nurse educator is to prepare students to collaborate and practice competently and safely. One way of promoting collaboration is with the use of students as standardized patients (SPs).

Method: This exercise used undergraduate nursing students in collaboration with graduate nurse practitioner (NP) students in an advanced health assessment course.

Does Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Training Affect Attitudes of Emergency Department Nurses Toward Sexual Assault Survivors?

There are over 243,800 female sexual assaults in the United States annually. Of those who seek healthcare services after being sexually assaulted, 90% present to hospitals. Unfortunately, care and services for women who have been sexually assaulted are inconsistent.