NINE: newspapers in nursing education

Newspapers in education are not new, but the use of newspapers in nursing education (NINE) is just being initiated, because of the recognition that few students are informed about world events. The use of newspapers in the classroom can foster nurse leaders who are well informed and have appropriate communication skills (reading, writing, critical thinking) that prepare them for lifelong learning. The author describes the development and implementation of the newspaper approach in nursing education, based on Knowles' theory of adult learning. Outcomes of this approach are reported.