The Resilience Scale (RS) was developed to evaluate the levels of resilience in the general population. Its reduced version (RS-14) has presented reliable internal consistency and external validity. However, its psychometric properties have not been systematically evaluated. The objective of this study was to present the psychometric properties of the Brazilian RS-14. A total of 1,139 subjects selected by convenience (62.9% women) from 14 to 59 years old (M = 26.1, SD = 11.61) participated in the study. Exploratory factor analyses (EFAs) and parallel analysis were conducted in order to assess the factor structure of the scale. A 13-item single-factor solution was achieved. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) and multigroup CFA (MGCFA) corroborated the goodness of fit and measurement invariance of the obtained exploratory solution. The levels of resilience correlated negatively with depression and positively with meaning in life and self-efficacy.

Since its development in the 1960s, primary nursing has become the model of care delivery in many health care settings. Over time, myths have developed about primary nursing’s relevance in environments with high acuity, varying skill mixes, diverse staffing patterns, and short lengths of stay. This article addresses those myths.

While awaiting board exams, a career-changer looks back on the missteps of, and major personal growth from, his “unorthodox” adventure.

The International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA), International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, and Lactation Education Accreditation Approval Review Committee jointly hosted the 2014 Lactation Summit, “Addressing Inequities Within the Lactation Consultant Profession” following the 2014 ILCA Conference. The Summit was the first conversation as part of a genuine process to address inequities within the profession that prevent access. A summary of the proceedings will be published in the December 2014 issue.