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Betty M. Neuman, R.N., B.S.N., M.S., Ph.D., PLC., FAAN

 

Honorary Doctorate of Science, Grand Valley State University, Michigan (1998)

Honorary Member of the Fellowship of the American Academy of Nursing (1993)

Honorary Doctorate of Letters, Neumann College, Aston, PA (1992)

 

Current Positions:

Independent Curriculum Consultant in Nursing; Private Practice Health Consultant; Author; Lecturer; Instructor; Individual & Family Counselor

 

Founder and Member of the Neuman Systems Model Trustee Group, Inc.: (1988)

 

For the past 32 years, Dr. Betty Neuman has worked extensively advancing the Neuman systems model through her work as an educator, author, health consultant, presenter, and through writing and consultations with nursing educators, practitioners, administrators, and researchers at local, national, and international forums.

 

Areas of interest include being committed to promotion of holistic health through education and curriculum consultations for programming within national and international universities and health care facilities using the Neuman Systems Model developed in 1970.

 

For additional information regarding Dr. Neuman, please see the link to the Archives situated at Neumann College, Aston, Pennsylvania, USA.

 

 

Contact information: 

Dr. Betty Neuman,

P.O. Box 77, Watertown,

Ohio, USA, 45787

Home/office phone/fax: 740-749-3322

 

Selected Publications:

 

Neuman, B., & Fawcett, J. (2002). The Neuman systems model (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

 

Neuman, B., et al. (2001). On nursing theories and evidence. The Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 33(2), 115-119.

 

Neuman, B. (2000). The Neuman systems model: A futuristic care perspective. In N. C. Chaska (Ed.), The nursing profession: Tomorrow’s vision. Thousand Oaks, CA; Sage.

 

Neuman, B. (1999). Leadership-scholarship integration: Using the Neuman systems model for the 21st century professional nursing practice. Nursing Science Quarterly, 13(1), 60-63.

 

Neuman, B., & Walker, P. (Eds.). (1996). Blueprint for use of nursing models. New York: NLN Press.

 

Neuman, B. (1996, Summer). The Neuman systems model in research and practice. Nursing Science Quarterly, 3, 129-135.

 

Neuman, B. (1995). The Neuman systems model (3rd ed.). Norwalk, CT: Appleton & Lange.

 

Neuman, B. (1990). The Neuman systems model: A theory for practice. In M. E. Parker (Ed.), Nursing theories in practice (pp. 241-261). New York: NLN Press.

 

Neuman, B. (1990). Health as a continuum based on the Neuman systems model. Nursing Science Quarterly, 3, 129-135.

 

Neuman, B. (1989). The Neuman systems model (2nd ed.). Norwalk, CT: Appleton & Lange.

 

Neuman, B. (1989). The Neuman nursing process format: Adapted to a family case study. In J. Reihl (Ed.), Conceptual models for nursing practice (3rd ed.). East Norwalk, CT: Appleton & Lange.

 

Neuman, B. (1986). Family interaction using the Betty Neuman health care systems model. In I. W. Clements, & F. B. Roberts (Eds.), Family health: A theoretical approach to nursing care. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

 

Neuman, B. (1986, January). The Neuman systems model explanation: Its relevance to emerging trends toward wholism in nursing. OMVARNAD (Nursing Care Book). Johnkoping, Sweden.

 

Neuman, B. (1985). The Neuman systems model: Its importance for nursing. Senior Nurse, 3(3), (London).

 

Neuman, B. (1982). The Neuman systems model: Application to nursing education and practice. Norwalk, CT: Appleton-Century-Crofts.

 

Neuman, B. (1974). The Betty Neuman health care systems model: A total person approach to patient problems. In J. Riehl & C. Roy (Eds.), Conceptual models for nursing practice. New York: Appleton-Centruy-Crofts.

 

Neuman, B., & Young, R. J., (1972). A model for teaching total person approach to patient problems. Nursing Research, 21(2), 264-269.


Jacqueline Fawcett, Ph.D., FAAN

Professor

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

University of Massachusetts Boston

 

Neuman System Model Trustee since: 1988

 

Areas of Consultation with the Neuman Systems Model:

Serve as a mentor and consultant for students, post-doctoral fellows, faculty, and clinicians interested in using nursing models and theories to guide their research and practice, including the Neuman Systems Model.

 

Personal Contact Information:

Dr. Jacqueline Fawcett

PO Box 1156, 3506 Atlantic Highway

Waldoboro, ME 04572

(207) 832-7398

jacqueline.fawcett@umb.edu

 

 

Selected Neuman Systems Model Publications:

 

Fawcett, J., Carpenito, L. J., Efinger, J., Goldblum‑Graff, D., Groesbeck, M. J., Lowry, L. W., McCreary, C. S., & Wolf, Z. R.  (1982).  A framework for analysis and evaluation of conceptual models of nursing with an analysis and evaluation of the Neuman Systems Model.  In B. Neuman (Ed.), The Neuman Systems Model. Application to nursing education and practice (pp. 30‑43).  New York: Appleton‑Century‑Crofts.

 

Fawcett, J.  (1989).  Analysis and evaluation of Neuman's systems model.  In B. Neuman (Ed.), The Neuman Systems Model.  Application to nursing education and practice (2nd ed., pp. 65-92).  Norwalk, CT:  Appleton and Lange.

 

Fawcett, J. (1995). Constructing conceptual-theoretical-empirical structures for research: Future implications for use of the Neuman systems model. In B. Neuman, The Neuman Systems Model (3rd ed., pp. 459-471).  Norwalk, CT: Appleton and Lange.

 

Beynon, C.E., Chadwick, P.L., Chang, N.J., Craig, D.M., Fawcett, J., Freese, B.T., Hinton-Walker, P., & Neuman, B. (1997). The Neuman systems model: Reflections and projections. Nursing Science Quarterly, 10, 18-21.

 

Fawcett, J. (2001). The nurse theorists: 21st century updates—Betty Neuman. Nursing Science Quarterly, 14, 211-214.

 

Fawcett, J., & Giangrande, S.K. (2001). Neuman Systems Model-based research: An integrative review project. Nursing Science Quarterly, 14, 231-238.

 

Fawcett, J., & Gigliotti, E. (2001). Using conceptual models of nursing to guide nursing research: The case of the Neuman Systems Model. Nursing Science Quarterly, 14, 339-345.

 

Neuman, B., Aylward, P.D., Beynon, C., Breckenridge, D.M., Fawcett, J., Fields, A., Lowry, L., Memmott, R.J., & Toot, J. (2001). The Neuman systems model: A futuristic care perspective. In N. L. Chaska (Ed.), The nursing profession: Tomorrow and beyond (pp. 321-330). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

 

Neuman, B., & Fawcett, J. (Eds.). (2002). The Neuman systems model (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

 

Freese, B.T., Neuman, B., & Fawcett, J. (2002). Guidelines for Neuman systems model-based clinical practice. In B. Neuman & J. Fawcett (Eds.), The Neuman systems model (4th ed., pp. 37-42). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

 

Louis, M., Neuman, B., & Fawcett, J. (2002). Guidelines for Neuman systems model-based nursing research. In B. Neuman & J. Fawcett (Eds.), The Neuman systems model (4th ed., pp. 113-119). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

 

Fawcett, J., & Giangrande, S.K. (2002). The Neuman systems model and research: An integrative review. In B. Neuman & J. Fawcett (Eds.), The Neuman systems model (4th ed., pp. 120-149).  Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

 

Gigliotti, E., & Fawcett, J. (2002). The Neuman systems model and research instruments. In B. Neuman & J. Fawcett (Eds.). The Neuman systems model (4th ed., pp. 150-175).  Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

 

Newman, D.M.L., Neuman, B., & Fawcett, J. (2002). Guidelines for Neuman systems model-based education for the health professions. In B. Neuman & J. Fawcett (Eds.), The Neuman systems model (4th ed., pp. 193-215). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

 

Shambaugh, B.F., Neuman, B., & Fawcett, J. (2002). Guidelines for Neuman systems model-based administration of health care services. In B. Neuman & J. Fawcett (Eds.), The Neuman systems model (4th ed., pp. 265-270). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.


Jan Russell, R.N., Ph.D.

Associate Professor

University of Missouri-Kansas City

School of Nursing

 

Neuman Systems Model Trusttee since: 1988

 

Areas of expertise with the Neuman Systems Model: Nursing Education and Practice.

 

Areas of interest in providing consultations with the Neuman Systems Model include:   Using the model in dissertations as frameworks and with educational institutions using the model to guide the curriculum.

 

For further information contact:  Russellj@umkc.edu

 

Selected Publications:

 

Russell, J. (2002). Using the Neuman systems model and clinical tools. In B. Neuman & J. Fawcett (Eds.), The Neuman systems model (4th ed., pp. 61-73). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

 


 

Michel A. Tarko, R.P.N, Ph.D.

Instructor, Department of Psychiatric Nursing,

Faculty of Health Sciences, Douglas College,

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

 

Neuman Systems Model Trusttee since: 1999

 

Areas of expertise with the Neuman Systems Model:

Psychiatric Nursing Education and Psychiatric Nursing Practice.

 

Areas of interest in providing consultations with the Neuman Systems Model include:   Using the model in psychiatric nursing education/ curricula and with institutions using the model to guide the clinical nursing practice.

 

For further information contact:  matarko@telus.net

 

Selected Publications/ Conference Presentation:

 

Crawford, J. A., & Tarko, M. A. (2002). Using the Neuman systems model to guide nursing practice in Canada. In B. Neuman & J. Fawcett (Eds.), The Neuman systems model (4th ed., pp. 90-110). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

 

Crawford, J. A., & Tarko, M. A. (2002). Psychiatric nurses’ narratives: Application of the Neuman systems model from a Canadian perspective. Paper co-presented at the World Congress for Psychiatric Nurses: Celebrating psychiatric nursing around the world. May 10-11th , Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada.

 

Tarko, M. A., Andrews, H., Keath, J., & Hunt, C. (2002). The Neuman systems model of nursing: A conceptual framework for the advanced diploma program in psychiatric nursing. Poster presentation at the World Congress for Psychiatric Nurses: Celebrating psychiatric nursing around the world. May 10-11th, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada.

 

Crawford, J. A., & Tarko, M. A. (2001). Psychiatric nurses’ narratives: Application of the Neuman systems model from a Canadian perspective. Paper presentation at the 8th Biennial International Neuman Systems Model Symposium: Local to Global Connections, March 22 & 23rd, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

 

Crawford, J. A., & Tarko, M. A. (2001). The Neuman systems model and health assessment of the spiritual variable. Workshop session co-presented at the 8th Biennial International Neuman Systems Model Symposium: Local to Global Connections, March 22 & 23rd, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

           

Reed Gehrling, K. & Tarko, M. A. (2001). Family assessment: Application of the Neuman systems model in psychiatric nursing education. Paper co-presentation - at the 8th Biennial International Neuman Systems Model Symposium: Local to Global Connections, March 22& 23rd, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

 

Tarko, M. A. (2001). Family assessment: Using the Neuman systems model in a nursing education course offered by distance education and on-line delivery.  Poster Presentation at the 8th Biennial International Neuman Systems Model Symposium: Local to Global Connections, March 22 & 23rd, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

 

Tarko, M. A.,  & Crawford, J. A. (1999). Spirituality: The core dimension of the Neuman systems model applied to health assessment in psychiatric nursing education. Paper Co-presentation at the 7th Biennial International Neuman Systems Model Symposia - Diversity & Dialogue: Gateway To The Next Millennium, April, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

 

Crawford, J. A., Tarko, M. A., Ting, B., Gunderson, J., & Andrews, H. (1999). The Neuman systems model: A conceptual framework for advanced psychiatric / mental health nursing education.  Poster Presentation at the 7th Biennial International Neuman Systems Model Symposia, Diversity & Dialogue: Gateway To The Next Millennium, April, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

 


Pat Aylward RN, MSN, CNS

Associate Professor

Santa Fe Community College

3000 N.W. 83rd Street, W 253

Gainesville, FL 32643

 

NSM Trustee:             1993-present

 

Areas of Expertise and interest with the NSM:

Using the model in education and practice with specialty in adult medical-surgical nursing (acute and chronic settings); Spirituality; Alzheimers care/support groups

 

Areas of consultation interest:

Gulf Coast Community College Associate Degree and Practical

 

Selected consulting experience with the NSM:

Nursing Curriculum revisions, Panama City, Florida (2000 and 2001)

 

Personal Contact Information:

210 N.E. 8th Avenue,

High Springs, Florida,

USA, 32643

Email: Pataylward@aol.com

 

 

Selected Publications:

Aylward, P. (2001). The Neuman Systems Model and global applications. In M. Parker (Ed.), Nursing theories and nursing practice. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.

 

Curriculum Committee (2002). An introduction to nursing: A holistic view. Chair of curriculum ad hoc committee at Santa Fe Community College that developed this publication.

                                   

Recent Selected International Presentations:

Survey of nursing faculty educational needs related to a curriculum adaptation of the Neuman Systems Model, Neuman International Symposia, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2001

 

Ker Plunk! A game that stimulates learners’ involvement with General Systems Theory and Neuman Systems Model concepts. Neuman International Symposia, Salt Lake City, Utah,  2001

Local connections: Associate degree and Practical nursing programs linking together to facilitate integration of adaptations of the Neuman Systems Model with curriculum

development, Neuman International Symposia, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2001

 

Neuman Systems Model case study of the aged adult: A learning activity Neuman International Symposia, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2001

 

Presentations on Program Evaluation topics:

Neuman International Symposia, Orlando, Florida 1995, Neuman Systems Model Part II Gulf Coast Community College, Panama City, Florida 2001

 

GCCC-The Neuman Systems Model: A focal point for student learning workshop

Gulf Coast Community College, Panama City, Florida 2000

 


Janet A. Sipple, RN, BSN, MSN, EdD, NP

Professor/Chairperson

St. Luke’s School of Nursing at Moravian College and

Dean / St. Luke’s School of Nursing at St. Luke’s Hospital

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

 

Neuman Systems Model Trustee since: 1988.  As a Foundational Trustee, created with Dr. Betty Neuman the concept of a trust group of scholars to maintain a scholarly thrust beyond Dr. Neuman’s original work.

 

Area of Interest: 

Fostering research in mid-range theory development with the Neuman Systems Model, use of the model framework for advance practice in my nurse practitioner private practice, serving as a resource person to students, faculty, and clinicians interested in utilization of the Neuman Systems Model.

 

Area of expertise with the NSM:

Development of Neuman System Model based nursing curricula

 

Contact Information:       

Moravian College, 1200 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018,

Telephone:  (610) 861-1607

Email:  sipplej@moravian.edu

 

Selected Publications:

 

Sipple, J. & Freese, B. (1989). Transition from technical to professional-level nursing education. In B. Neuman (Ed.), The Neuman systems model (2nd ed., pp. 193-199). East Norwalk, CT: Appleton & Lange.


Eileen Gigliotti, RN, PhD

Associate Professor

College of Staten Island

The City University of New York

 

Neuman Systems Model Trustee since: 2002

 

Area of expertise with the NSM:

Use of the NSM as a research model with particular emphasis on testing the complex NSM propositions using statistical methods.

Linking the NSM with nursing's taxonomies (NANDA, NIC, NOC) to advance theory based clinical practice in advanced practice nursing.

 

Area of interest in providing consultations with the NSM:

Relational statement analysis: using the correct statistic to test the particular NSM relational statement of interest.

 

For further information contact:

Tel. 718-982-3819 (Work)

Email: e.gigliotti@att.net

 

Selected NSM Publications:

 

Journal Articles:

Gigliotti, E. (2002). A theory-based CNS practice exemplar using Neuman’s systems model and nursing’s taxonomies. Clinical Nurse Specialist: Journal of Advanced Practice Nursing, 16, 10-21.

 

Fawcett, J. & Gigliotti, E. (2001). Using conceptual models in nursing research: The case of the Neuman systems model. Nursing Science Quarterly, 14, 339-345.

 

Gigliotti, E. (2001). Empirical tests of the Neuman systems model: Relational statement analysis. Nursing Science Quarterly. 14 (2), 149-157.

 

Gigliotti, E. (1999). Women's multiple role stress: Testing Neuman's flexible line of defense.Nursing Science Quarterly. 12 (1), 36-44.

 

Gigliotti, E. & Lunney, M. (1998). Integration of Neuman's systems model with the theory of nursing diagnosis in post partum nursing. Nursing Diagnosis: The Journal of Nursing Language and Classification. 14, 34-38.

 

Gigliotti, E. (1997). Use of Neuman's lines of defense and resistance in nursing research: Conceptual and empirical considerations. Nursing Science Quarterly, 10 (3), 136-143.

 

Book Chapter:

Gigliotti, E., & Fawcett, J. (2002). The Neuman systems model and research instruments. In B. Neuman and J. Fawcett (Eds.). The Neuman systems model. (4th ed., pp. 150-175). NJ: Prentice-Hall.

 

Papers Presented:

Gigliotti, E. Maternal-student role stress during concurrent transitions. 14th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Eastern Nursing Research Society. Pennsylvania State University. March 23, 2002.

 

Gigliotti, E. Altered role performance in nurses with multiple role stress. Staten Island Nursing Diagnosis Association Conference, March 8, 2002.

 

Gigliotti, E. Maternal-student role stress: Theory-research-practice. Mu Upsilon Chapter Sigma Theta Tau’s Distinguished Writer and Research Forum. The College of Staten Island, February 9, 2001.

 

Gigliotti, E., & Phillips, J.R. The wholeness of nursing science: Are some conceptual models w-holier than others? The Eighth Rogerian Conference, New York University, June 9, 2000.

 

Gigliotti, E. Correlates of maternal-student role stress. Annual gathering of the CUNY Nurse Researchers. Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, New York. May 10, 2000.

 

Gigliotti, E. Use of Neuman’s lines of defense and resistance in the published nursing research literature. The Seventh Biennial International Neuman Systems Model Symposium, Vancouver, BC, Canada, April 9th, 1999.

 

Gigliotti, E. The relations among maternal and student role involvement,

perceived social upport and perceived multiple role stress in mothers attending college: A study based onBetty Neuman’s Systems Model.  The Sixth Biennial International Neuman Systems Model Symposium, Boston, MA, March 22, 1997.

 

Gigliotti, E. Women’s multiple role stress: Testing Neuman's flexible line of

defense. Seventh Annual Women's Studies Dissertation Competition Awards Ceremony, New York University, NY. March 27, 1997.


Lois W. Lowry, RN, DNSc

Professor

East Tennessee State University

 

Neuman Systems Model Trustee: 1988, Inaugural Trustee

 

Area of expertise with Model:  Applications to education - authored the book in 1998: The Neuman systems model and nursing education: Teaching strategies and outcomes;

research - conducted longitudinal study of graduates from a Neuman-based program and

conducted clinical studies of pregnancy outcomes based upon the NSM (1996; 1998; 1999).

 

Selected consultations using the NSM:  Athens area Technical College, Athens, GA;  Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN; Sweden, Holland, Thailand, Korea, and

Taiwan. Consulting experiences are related to applications of the model to educational programs and courses, and the use of the model to guide research and practice.

 

Contact information:

 

Lois W. Lowry,

Email:  doclowry@aol.com

Telephone:  423-477-0217 (H)

Address:  11 Thunder Bay Drive,

Gray, TN 37615, USA

 

Selected publications and conference presentations:

 

Lowry, L. W., & Churaitatsanee, S. (submitted). Using the Neuman Systems Model as a framework for a home health care curriculum in Thailand. Journal of Transcultural Nursing.

 

Lowry, L. W., & Conco, D. (2002, December). Exploring the meaning of spirituality with aging adults in Appalachia. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 20(4), 388-402.

 

Lowry, L. W. (2002). The Neuman systems model and education: An integrative review. In B. Neuman & J. Fawcett (Eds.). The Neuman Systems Model (4th ed., pp. 216-237). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

 

Lowry, L. W., & Martin, K. (2002). Organizing frameworks applied to community health nursing. In M. Stanhope & J. Lancaster, Community and Public Health Nursing (6th ed.). St. Louis,  MO: Mosby.

 

Lowry, L. W., Callahan, A. L., & Philippe, T. (2001). Using computer simulations and focus groups for planned change in prenatal clinics. Outcomes Management for

Nursing Practice, 5(3),134-139.

 

Lowry, L. (1998). The Neuman systems model and nursing education: Teaching strategies and outcomes. Indianapolis, IN: Center Nursing Press.

 

Lowry, L. W. (2001). Global connections: The spread of the NSM around the world. 8th International Neuman Systems Model Symposium. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

 

Lowry, L. W. (1997). Spirituality and health: A Neuman model perspective. 6th International Neuman Systems Model Symposium. Boston, MA, USA.

 


Karen Reed Gehrling, Ph.D., R.N.

Associate Professor

College of Nursing,

University of Akron,

Akron, Ohio

 

Neuman Systems Model Trustee since: 1999 and Director of Team I since 2000

 

Areas of expertise with the Neuman Systems Model:

Nursing education and nursing practice with expertise in relation to the NSM applied to family health promotion.

Nursing theory development and testing in relation to family concepts and the interaction of Neuman’s variables

 

Areas of interest in providing consultations with the Neuman Systems Model include:   Using the model in nursing education/ curricula and with institutions using the model to guide clinical nursing practice with families. Use of the model in grief and loss

For further information contact:  kreed@uakron.edu

 

Selected Publications:

Reed, K. (2003). Grief is more than tears. Nursing Science Quarterly, (16)1, 77-81.

Reed. K. (2001). The Neuman Systems model and educational tools.  In B. Neuman and J. Fawcett, (Eds.), The Neuman systems model (4th ed., pp. 238-243). Philadelphia:  F. A. Davis.

Johnson Lutjens, L.R., Reynolds, C.L., Leininger, M., & Reed, K.S.  (1995). Anteckningar om Omvårdnadsteorier III: Callista Roy, Madeline Leininger, Betty Neuman.  L. Rook, Trans.  Sweden: Studentlitteratur.

Reed, K.  (1993).  Notes on nursing theory: Betty Neuman: The Neuman systems model. Beverly Hills: Sage.

Reed, K. S. (1993). Adapting the Neuman systems model for family nursing. Nursing Science Quarterly, 6(2), 93-97.

Reed, K. S. (1989). Family theory related to the Neuman systems model. In B. Neuman (Ed.), The Neuman systems model (2nd ed., pp. 385-394). Norwalk, CT: Appleton & Lange.

Reed, K. S. (1982). The Neuman systems model: A basis for family psychosocial assessment and intervention. In B. Neuman (Ed.), The Neuman systems model: Application to nursing education and practice (pp. 188-195). Norwalk, CT: Appleton-Century-Crofts.

 

Selected Conference Presentations:

Reed Gehrling, K. & Tarko, M. A. (2001). Family assessment: Application of the Neuman systems model in psychiatric nursing education. Paper co-presentation - at the 8th Biennial International Neuman Systems Model Symposium: Local to Global Connections, March 22& 23rd, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

Reed, K.  (2000).  Grief is more than Tears.  The 6th International Network for Psychiatric Nursing Research Conference, Oxford, England, UK, September, 2000.

Reed, K.  (1999).  Using Neuman’s Variables as a Map for Concept Analysis.  Seventh Biennial Systems Model Symposia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, April, 1999.

Reed, K.  (1994).  Development of a family assessment instrument from the Neuman systems model.  Third International Family Nursing Conference, Tampa, FL, USA May, 1994.