The continuous and increasing need for more nurses and better prepared nurses has stimulated self appraisal in the field of nursing education. Guidance for future planning is essential in order to meet the health needs of society.
This report is a critical investigation of existing educational facilities by Dr. Margaret Bridgeman, former academic dean of Skidmore College.
The author analyzes the deficiencies in supply and the probable future demands, both quantitative and qualitative.
Her recommendations for development of nursing curricula based on educationally sound principles and integrated in the general educational system should effectively guide educators, nurse educators and all who are interested in providing health services in their future planning.