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Coping Strategies & Influences on Student Nurse »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page paper that offers a nursing study advice on how to write an essay that addresses coping/defense mechanisms and personal influences. Tutorial language is used. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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The Role of the Registered Nurse in Educating Teens about STDs/HIV »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6 page paper describes the way in which RNs can educate teens about sexually transmitted diseases, and why a nurse, rather than another medical professional, is the person to do so. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Filipino Culture »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page paper which examines the culture of the Filipino people as it could relate to a nurse who must be knowledgeable about such things. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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The Role of the Registered Nurse in Educating Teens about STDs/HPV »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6 page paper describes the way in which RNs can educate teens about sexually transmitted diseases, in particular the human papillomavirus, and why a nurse, rather than another medical professional, is the best person to do so. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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BNP Assays (Article Summary) »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper provides a citation and summary for an article entitled BNP Assays: Predicting the Future of CHF Patients that appears in a 2006 issue of The Nurse Practitioner. No other sources are used.

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A Future in Nephrology »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page research paper that offers a guide to a nursing student, using considerable tutorial language, on how to produce a personal statement regarding the student’s values, beliefs, strengths, weaknesses and plans for the next five years. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Family in Med/Surg Nursing »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper that discusses the importance of the family in the health of society and examines the issues involved from the perspective of med/surg nursing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Article Critique/Nursing Home Patients »

Number of Pages: 6

6 page article critique that discusses and summarizes a research study by Talerico, Evans and Strumph (2002), which investigated the causes of resistant behavior and aggression towards caregivers in nursing home residents. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Pediatric Asthma Case Management »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page research paper that discusses a case scenario involving a pediatric patient and then relates this to information on asthma case management conducted by a nurse practitioner. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Culturally Competent Nursing Strategies »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that discusses culturally competent nursing strategies that can be used to decrease the health disparities that characterize healthcare in the US. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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Improving Management at Shannondale »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper discussing Shannondale of Knoxville, a high-quality retirement care facility well respected in the community and enjoying low nursing turnover internally. The purpose here is to assess internal and external conditions; management effectiveness; and make recommendations for improvement. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Roy’s Adaptation Model: A Case Study »

Number of Pages: 7

A 7 page overview of a Celeste Roy’s nursing theory in regard to patient adaptation. This paper applies that theory to a specific case study. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Non-Clinical Director Functions »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper/essay that provides to a nursing student on who to describe observations of the duties of the director of hospital non-clinical services, such as housekeeping and maintenance. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Mental Health of Returning Soldiers »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper that examines three media articles in order to determine facts pertaining to mental health issues for returning Canadian soldiers in regards to nursing practice. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Czech Immigrants & Nursing »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses Czech immigrant to the US in relation to the topic of nursing cultural competency. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Patient’s Possessions & Cultural Competency »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page research paper that discusses a nurse taking away a valuable rosary from a patient for safekeeping and the ramifications of this action in regards to culturally competent care. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Nursing Unions »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that addresses the topic of nurses unions. The writer argues that examination of the surrounding unionization and the process of collaborative bargaining shows that unionization can often facilitate, rather than hinder, productive working relationships. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Nurse Staffing Ratios »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses mandatory nurse-to-patient ratios, the experience of the State of California, whether other state are following suit, and deduction from relevant literature. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Article Analysis/Urinary Incontinence Study »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page article critique that summarizes and analyzes a study on urinary incontinence among nursing home residents in the Southeastern US. No additional sources cited.

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Self Analysis »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page essay that offers advice and examples to a student on how to write a self-analysis. The student in question indicates that she plans a nursing career, so the essay is oriented towards this career choice. No bibliography is offered.

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Concept Analysis/Acute Pain »

Number of Pages: 11

An 11 page research paper that offers a nursing concept analyses of acute pain. The writer reviews and summarizes relevant literature and then offers model, related and borderline cases. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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Roy’s Adaptation Model & Cardiac Care »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page paper that offers a brief overview of the Roy Adaptation Model of Nursing and then uses this model to formulate a general plan for addressing cardiac patient care. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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Nurses and Drug Abuse »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper looks at the issue of drug abuse or addiction and nurses. The argumentative paper discusses the level of addiction and argues that given the range of influencing factors that addiction rates appear to be relativity low and that this issue f onuses with addiction problems does not receive sufficient attention. The ...

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Magnet Status and Evidence-Based Practice »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper discussing the Magnet Hospital Recognition Program, its benefits to hospitals and how it can contribute to the growth of evidence-based nursing practice. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Research on ICU Psychosis »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page that examines 3 journal articles on ICU psychosis. The writer uses tutorial language in order to aid the student in writing his/her reactions as a nurse to this literature. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Now Night Nurses on an Intensive Care Unit »

Number of Pages: 10

This 10 page paper is about using socioecological techniques to determine whether the local Irvington, NJ, hospital should add two nurses for night ICU duty. The information in this paper can be applied to similar assessments at other urban hospitals. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Evaluating A Health Promotion Pamphlet »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that consists primarily of a detailed evaluation of a health-promotional pamphlet published by Eckerd’s Pharmacies and available to the general public. The last page of the paper answers 2 brief questions pertaining to nursing education. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Antibiotic Prophylaxis, Surgery & Accountability »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper that, first of all, addresses issues associated with antibiotic prophylaxis in surgical patients to prevent infections, but then relates this topic to issues of nursing accountability. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Personal Philosophy of Nursing »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper/essay that offers considerable tutorial language in order to aid a student in writing an account of the student’s personal philosophy of nursing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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DSM IV Diagnostic Criteria and Treatment of PTSD »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page research paper on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The writer describes the disorder, the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, treatment options, and a nursing plan for intervention in a case study. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Overview on the Shortage of Nurses »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page overview of the specifics of the nursing shortage. The writer discusses the extent and seriousness of the problem, its causes and proposed solutions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Health Care - Studies on Governance »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of elements of health care administration. This report is based on Naish's article Natural Born Leader, published in the December 1997 Nursing Times, whichh outlines the issue of leadership in health care environments. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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How To Come Out »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper discusses the process of coming out, and how nurses can help gay people handle this difficult transition. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Sarasota, Florida's Doctors Hospital »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper discusses this specific hospital, reporting their mission, vision and values statements, and their decision making process. The writer also comments on the types of nursing staff at the hospital and the training opportunities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Nursing Anesthetist Program Entry Essay »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page essay that offers a student seeking admission to a nurse anesthetist program suggestions on creating an admissions essay. No bibliography is offered.

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Decubitus Ulcers and Nursing Shortage »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that discusses the incidence of decubitus ulcers (aka pressure ulcers; bed sores) in relation to the nursing shortage, which the writer argues acerbates this problem. Legal implications are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Nursing Regulations and Laws of Georgia »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that discusses nursing regulatory law. Laws covering professional conduct for healthcare professionals, that is, areas such as licensure, credentialing, certification and registration, are complex. This survey pertains to such laws, focusing on law in the State of Georgia. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Nursing and Cultural Diversity »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper that addresses the importance of cultural competency in nursing practice. The writer discusses this in relation to the Hmong culture, but also addresses the topic in general. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Nursing Practice and Otitis Media »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper that address this topic. A baby or toddler screams and a parent notices that the child is tugging or batting at his ear. More than likely, the pain is caused by an ear infection, which is one of the most common childhood diseases. The following examination of this topic looks ...

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Process of Becoming a Nurse Practitioner »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the process of becoming a nurse practitioner and one person's individual view on why they would want to do this. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Pregnancy and Smoking »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of cigarette smoking during pregnancy. This paper is written from a nursing perspective. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Nursing Assessment and Elderly Woman Interview »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper examines the plight of an elderly woman. A nursing assessment is done via interview. Erikson's stages are discussed and Gordon's functional health patterns are included in the analysis. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Family Health Intervention and Nursing Diagnosis »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of nursing diagnoses for a woman named "Betty," who has had a heart attack and has family problems and anxiety over the belief she will have another. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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The Decision Aspect of the Stetler Model of Research Analysis »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper assessing the decision aspect of the Stetler model of research analysis, which is use the findings; consider using the findings; delay using the findings; and reject the findings. The study assessed here addresses nurse empowerment, and the paper recommends using the findings. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Training of Nursing Staff and Its Rationale »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper discussing the reasons for and need of ongoing training in health care, for the purpose of persuading a real-world director of nursing to take advantage of training programs available. In today's hypercompetitive health care environment where costs continue to spiral upward despite efforts to contain them, it can seem to ...

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Kolcaba and Holistic Care »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page research paper that offers a literature review is for a study, which is for a study that deals with how Kolcaba's theory of holistic comfort can provide a framework that facilitates improving patient care and service within an outpatient ambulatory surgical facility, particularly in regards to peri-anesthesia nursing. This also includes a ...

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Community and Patient Nursing Care and Meningococcal Meningitis »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page discussion of the multifaceted approach this disease requires in order to accommodate both patent and community needs. The nursing role extends from the bedside administration of medications and the monitoring of vital signs to administration of prophylactic medications to close contacts of the patient to the education of the community as ...

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Informed Consent and Nursing »

Number of Pages: 11

An 11 page research paper in which the writer argues that nurses have a duty not to passively accept the position that they cannot alter the monolithic nature of "the system" and should be advocates for their patient's right to informed consent. The historical understanding nature of informed of consent is explored, as well as ...

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'Con' Argument on Quotas in Nursing »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page research paper in outline form that argues the "con" position in the debate concerning the efficacy of legislated nurse/patient ratios. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Modalities of Self Care and Holistic Nursing »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page paper discussing various self-care modalities (self-massage, music, meditation, exercise and imaging) to be used over the period of a class in holistic nursing. Self-massage and meditation are the modalities chosen, because neither requires any specialized equipment and neither requires that another person be available to assist. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

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