Given the requirement for diploma students to 'use relevant literature
and research to inform the practice of nursing' (Statutory Instrument
No, 1456 1989 p 5), it is imperative that nurse educators develop eff
ective strategies to promote student interest in research, and develop
the knowledge and skills required to understand and use research in p
ractice. This article presents the teaching strategy developed for adu
lt branch students at one college of nursing. The strategy is based on
the use of journal clubs and presentations of individuals' research.
Both the organizational strategy, and the process adopted ape describe
d in some detail. A discussion on the underlying rationale and an eval
uation to date are incorporated.