This paper presents an overview of the topic of maternal-infant bonding with applications to the nurse-midwifery care of postpartum mothers and newborn infants. General strategies to enhance bonding immediately after delivery and in the first days of life are provided. The promotion of bonding among low-income women, mothers of diverse cultural groups, and mothers of infants who require special medical care is also discussed.

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Reducing the effect of faculty demoralization when failing students.

Failing a student in the clinical setting can be a devastating experience for faculty members. The process may involve a prolonged grievance or lawsuit, resulting in continued expenditure of time and undermining of morale. The author suggests ways to put the experience in perspective, mobilize support, and attenuate the emotional effect. As a result, faculty members will have more energy to devote to more capable students and their own scholarly pursuits.

Burnout, Professional↗

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Managing adversity in the tenure and promotion process.

Faculty who meet tenure and promotion criteria may still be evaluated negatively at some point in the review process, perhaps by individuals who are unfamiliar with aspects of scholarship and teaching in the discipline of nursing. The author presents practical strategies that may succeed in turning over a negative decision. A prompt and aggressive course of action may prevent the need for an emotionally and financially draining lawsuit or grievance.

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Treating congenital cataracts.

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