Knowledge has always been seen as stepping stones to both survival and achievement
by many. There are powerful dynamics in modernization, employment, and business
change over the last couple of decades. A new awareness is coming regarding
the importance of life-long learning. Professions world-wide have improved
their continuing education protocols. People have devoted themselves in the
pursuit of advanced degrees even after entering the workforce to full-time
employment.
The attitude and credibility of future physicians and nurses as treatment
providers for smoking- and tobacco-related diseases may be influenced by their
smoking habits. We compared smoking habits among medical and nursing students,
and examined whether these habits changed during the course of education for
each group.
The associate degree nursing program at one Manchester, New Hampshire College received word that it has been re-accredited for eight years. The re-accreditation tagged behind an in-depth self study carried out by the program's faculty and administration, and a visitation by the board of accreditation for nursing. Eight years is the longest period for which accreditation is released by the commission.
