Nursing, Unionization, and Caste

Background: Addressing the need for improved healthcare services for survivors of sexual assault in India is a crucial issue. It is recommended to add forensic content to nursing curricula in India, but effective implementation in this regard is limited. We assessed the readiness of nursing faculty to integrate the sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE) curriculum in India. Methods: A pilot study was conducted among nursing faculty members from four nursing colleges in a selected district of Kerala, India. A total sample of 100 faculty members from the selected colleges was surveyed using a pre-tested structured questionnaire. Results: Most participants (95%) agreed SANE would improve survivor care. Barriers to reporting included police/legal intimidation (98%), male examiners (12%), invasive procedures (25%), and social stigma. Most supported having a dedicated caregiver for survivors (85%). However, only 12% had provided care, and 6% were aware of SANE training. Major barriers identified were the lack of SANE-trained personnel (77%), clinician disinterest (35%), physician resistance to shared roles (12%), and insufficient legal support (40%). While 62% urged policy reform, few found the curriculum socially (2.1%) or educationally (11.5%) inadequate. Nonetheless, 94% strongly supported and 6% supported SANE legislation and implementation by the Indian Nursing Council and other bodies. Conclusions: Nursing faculty supported the implementation of SANE education and practice, recognizing its importance to Indian society and its potential benefit for survivors of sexual trauma. This positive attitude among nurses represents a crucial step toward the successful integration of the SANE curriculum into nursing education.

assistant professor, Medical Surgical Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Illinois, Chicago.

Beth A. Brooks, PhD, RN, CHE, Senior Partner, JWT Employment Communications, and Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago ([email protected])

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This study explored tacit knowledge based on an expert nurse's practice who cares for stroke patients by using the hermeneutic phenomenological approach. The participant ('Ms. A') was a nursing researcher and college faculty member involved in the education of advanced practice nurses; her specialty was stroke rehabilitation nursing. She was asked to describe the meaning and value she gained from her memorable nursing experiences. Four interviews-approximately 1 heach-were conducted, and the associated data were interpreted together with the participant based on the method of interpretive circulation. Notably, the analysis was ended when a fusion of horizons was recognized. The participant recalled her nursing experiences based on six model cases. During the analysis, the following five elements were extracted: [belief in the ability of vulnerable people to survive]; [being together]; [respect for human dignity]; [preparedness to respond to and bear suffering together]; and [theoretical knowledge base approaches true understanding of patient experience]. Further, the nursing model-the Roy Adaptation Model-utilized by Ms. A in the process of recognizing humans as whole beings was deeply interpreted and implemented as a guideline for her implicit advanced practice. Moreover, her deep understanding and utilization of theoretical knowledge base also built the foundation for her implicit advanced practice. In conclusion, Ms. A's tacit knowledge and the elements support the process of tacit knowledge acquisition. Her narratives, hermeneutic attitude as an interpreter, and learning attitude throughout interaction with others will strongly help her knowledge development. We intend to continue the study with multiple participants and explore the structure of tacit knowledge possessed by advanced practitioners. Future endeavours will include the development of a tacit knowledge learning strategy.

An argument for the preparation of academicadministrators by nursing

Forensic economics experts (FE) working with attorneys engaged in litigation, whether consulting, preparing a report, or testifying at deposition or trial, generally are expected to have some knowledge (1) of the state’s statutory and case law regarding allowable damages and methods; and (2) that certain topics (e.g., taxes, collateral sources) should not be mentioned or considered at certain times since a mistrial could result. This situation creates a tension: forensic economics experts are economics experts and are not attorneys, but nonetheless must have a reasonable understanding of the relevant state law. In this vein, the Journal of Forensic Economics (JFE) continues to publish a series of articles on the ways such damages are calculated in different state jurisdictions, one state at a time.2 The state of South Dakota is included in this issue and this paper adds Illinois to the list. Following the format of previous articles in this JFE series, Section II provides a listing of the controlling statutes, general case law, and court rules. Section III discusses the concept of earning capacity which appears throughout PI and WD case law in Illinois. Section IV discusses discounting to present value. Fringe benefits are discussed in Section V, while Section

The number of nurses working in community-based practices with a population focus is increasing rapidly, whereas the rate of employment for nurses in hospitals is expected to grow more slowly. The shift in health care toward primary health care and health promotion requires nurse educators to ensure that students learn to practice in collaborative partnerships in community settings. This article describes an innovative collaborative partnership with the Capstone College of Nursing and the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness at The University of Alabama. Through this partnership, community health nursing students provide health promotion for university employees in the University's wellness program. The program provides nursing students with a unique opportunity for interprofessional collaboration while improving their clinical and communication skills. This innovative collaborative approach serves as a useful model for nursing faculty members when delivering community health instruction.

Amid concerns regarding administrator shortages, a survey conducted by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing indicates that 10% of all vacant faculty positions are those that include administrative responsibilities. This study was designed to determine the frequency, predictors, and potential retention consequences of burnout among midlevel academic nurse leaders, such as assistant deans, associate deans, and others. The sample consisted of 146 midlevel academic nurse leaders from 29 schools of nursing. Burnout was measured by the emotional exhaustion subscale of the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Logistic regression models were estimated to determine effects of study variables on burnout and intent to leave. Dissatisfaction with workload, dissatisfaction with work-life balance, and hours typically worked per week increased odds of burnout. Burnout was associated with intent to leave. High workloads and long work weeks are increasing the odds of burnout among midlevel academic nurse leaders. [J Nurs Educ. 2018;57(1):28-34.].