Originally published in 1987 this book presents a number of research-based studies in nursing education, concentrating particularly on the nursing curriculum and its planning, content implementation and evaluation. Some of the chapters report on specific research projects whilst others are more general reviews. The book is written by leading researchers in nurse education in the UK and will be of interest to nurse tutors and teachers and researchers.

Bryn D. Davis was Deputy Director of the Nursing Research Unit, University of Edinburgh.