Thriving Or Surviving?

Underscoring the importance of active planning for constructive change in the nursing profession, the papers in these proceedings highlight the need for nursing to remain pro-active in the management of nursing education and patient care environments. The proceedings contain: (1) "Pro-Active Planning for Nursing at the Federal Level," by Jo Eleanor Elliott; (2) "Nursing and the State Legislature: A Critical Key to Our Future," by Judy DeMers; (3) "Pro-Activating a Collaborative Service Education Climate," by Joyce J. Fitzpatrick and Edward Halloran; (4) "From Tension to Teamwork: Promoting Positive Interprofessional Relationships," a panel discussion by Thomas Lant, Geraldine Price, Mary M. Janata, and Claire V. Wolfe; (5) "Resolve through Sharing: A Comprehensive Program for Grieving Families," by Sara Wheeler and Rana Limbo; (6) "Collaboration between Nursing Education and Service -- A Pro-Active Decision-Making Model," by Donna Deane and Sue Fitzsimons; (7) "Problem-Solving Management in a Pro-Active Environment: Developing Therapeutic Interventions for Children of Domestic Violence," by Deborah Wallace and Barbara O'Brien; (8) "An Assessment Process for Nursing Staff Patterns in Ambulatory Care," by Joann Genovich-Richards; (9) "Summer Nurse Extern Program," by Mary O'Leary and Beth Bongard; (10) "A Service/Education Relationship Model," by Jamie M. Blair; (11) "Descriptors for Nursing Care Provided under DRG's (Diagnosis Related Groups)" by Lynne Cheatwood and Patricia Martin; and (12) "Model Senior Wellness Centers: Self-Responsibility," by Laura Schubert. (AYC)