This study was conducted to measure the variations and intensities of attendance motivations of registered nurses in continuing education programs with a nursing focus. Data analysis revealed that there were multiple attendance motivation factors and that most participants ranked more than one factor as being of highest importance to them.…

Describes qualities used to predict medical school applicants' level of interest in continuing learning. Suggests that strong relationships exist between one's level of involvement in continuing education and high school rank, parents' education, and tendency toward change. Demonstrates the feasibility of developing criteria for predicting…

Graduates of a correspondence course in clinical communication were surveyed about their general communication attitudes and practices, providing a profile of past communication training, perceived need for training, and the part communication types play in his practice. Analysis by sex, length of practice, and type of practice are also provided.…

Describes skills training for engineering students in which a simple video system gives a sense of occasion to spoken presentations, offers instant feedback, and increases students' confidence in communicative ability. Use of video in refresher courses for engineers, for peer teaching, and by undergraduates tutoring secondary students are also…

Discussion of certification for librarians notes definitions, certification program of Medical Library Association, continuing education as means of maintaining certification, and the voluntary recognition system, which encourages and supports those who participate in continuing education by setting standards for programs, objectively evaluating…

A study of 196 dentists' comprehension of an article in a leading dental continuing education journal revealed about four-fifths gaining knowledge, and the remainder decreasing or showing no change in knowledge. Use of scholarly articles as an efficient continuing education method is recommended. (MSE)

The purpose of this paper is to discuss and disseminate the ideas and attitudes of using self-directed management programs for post-graduate students. The author argues that self-direction in designing management courses is not usually popular with staff and administrators attempting to run traditional programs. (MEAD Subscriptions, CSML,…

The issues presented in this article are understanding and subsequently eliminating nursing's replicability, dealing with the economics of the profession, and establishing an equitable colleagual relationship with physicians. All three of these issues bear a direct relationship to nursing's ability to control its practice, faced by most nurses in…

A survey indicated that reading professional books and journals was regarded as most important, consuming four hours per week. Several days to two weeks per year were spent attending professional meetings (not found useful) and formal courses (deemed very useful). Major impediments included time away from home, expense, loss of income, and…

Discusses the Education Renewal Center (ERC), a self-supporting, "do-it-yourself" graduate school set up by Lamar (Colorado) School District for southeastern Colorado educators. Describes ERC's beginnings, teacher recertification credit, unexpected benefits, and courses for expanding horizons and building skills. Offers tips for starting…

The results of a study to determine the potential of using rate-accelerated (compressed) speech audio tapes as an alternative method of instruction in a continuing education program for pharmacists at Auburn University in Alabama are reported. (Author/MLW)

Current patterns and trends in continuing education for school psychologists are identified by looking at the programs developed by the American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists, followed by a brief description of the National School Psychology Inservice Training Network project. (Author/BW)

Reports the highlights of IFLA activities, including the F.I.D./I.C.A./IFLA meeting in Bellagio, Italy, June 1980, and short interest items from the Library Association (England), the Singapore Ministry of Education, and the Asian Regional Standing Committee of IFLA. (RAA)

A 20 percent random sample of American Rehabilitation Counselor Association members participated in a national survey on licensure. Found participants in favor of licensure of rehabilitation professionals, continuing education as a requirement for licensure, establishment of a national register, and third-party payments to rehabilitation…

A study reexamined pharmacists' motivational patterns for participating in pharmacy continuing education. A previous study identified six motivational factors: competency-related curiosity, interpersonal relations, community services, escape from routine, professional advancement, and compliance with external influence. The motivational instrument…