Working-out caregiving systems in African American families.

This study focused on family caregiving of older people in the African American population. Specifically, it used the constant comparative method to describe caregiving processes in these families. In-depth interviews with 17 caregivers revealed that caregiving activities were initially difficult and stressful but became somewhat easier for the caregivers over time.

Reasons for caregiving in African American families.

The researcher conducted in-depth focused interviews with 17 African American caregivers for older, ill relatives regarding their reasons for caregiving. Reasons for caregiving were identified and categorized as familial (duty, maintaining extended family integrity, role modeling), relational (reciprocity, affection, respect), and personal (beliefs, values, attitudes). All of the participants noted the importance of religious beliefs and the value of caring for one's own as reasons for assuming the caregiving role.

Family therapy and the Igbo family system.

Theories and treatment modalities may differ in the degree to which they are applicable to different groups. This paper examines the applicability of Bowen's family therapy concepts to a culturally different family system, the Igbo of Southeastern Nigeria. The analyses point to the importance of understanding client value orientations in planning appropriate care.

Implementing career development in a drug prevention program.

This article describes an innovative school and community based drug prevention program aimed at high risk urban youths. It is the result of the collaborative efforts of the nursing faculty of Lehman College-CUNY and the assistant district attorneys of the Office of the District Attorney of Bronx County. In the program, children learn first hand about career opportunities in nursing and law, and gain incentives to remain drug free.

Staff suggestions on the nursing shortage. Nurses' recommendations on short- and long-term solutions.

The current nursing shortage has been with us in lesser forms for years, yet only now is attention being paid to possible solutions. To elucidate those solutions, the authors interviewed twenty-five New York City staff nurses, who eagerly gave their views on short- and long-term answers to the shortage, such as the use of temporary nurses and the need for autonomy and respect.