Debunking research myths--anyone can do research

A model nursing computer resource center

Nursing graduates are required to demonstrate computer technology skills and critical reflective thinking skills in the workplace. The authors discuss a model computer resource center that enhances the acquisition of these requisite skills by students in both an associate degree and vocational nursing program. The computer resource center maximizes student learning and promotes faculty effectiveness and efficiency by a "full-service" approach to computerized testing, information technology instruction, online research, and interactive computer program practice.

Promoting Clinical Scholarship Through Scholarly Writing

To promote clinical scholarship, critical thinking, problem-solving ability, and effective writing and research skills in their students, faculty replaced their major care plan with a capstone scholarly paper. The authors discuss how faculty, who serve as mentors, guide their students through the development of the scholarly paper.