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Nursing Informatics in the Modern Health Care Organization »

Number of Pages: 12

This is a 12 page paper that provides an overview of nursing informatics. The paper covers the creation of a professional portfolio. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Implementing Patient to Nurse Ratios in the Healthcare Environment »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page paper looks at the development of the patient to nurse ratio requirements in California. The history of their adoption into legislation is discussed, including the failed attempts and opposition by the hospital industry. The paper then identifies the ratios that have been set and discusses some of the atrocities concerning the implementation. ...

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A Leaflet Explaining the Impact of Mandated Nurse to Patient Ratios in the Health Industry »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper is written as a brochure to explain the development of mandated nurse to patient ratios in California, explaining the development of the regulations, looking at the controversy and considering the impact. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

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Facing a Family Health Challenge »

Number of Pages: 7

This 7 page research paper addresses a specific case study, which describes a patient suffering from the end-stage lung cancer. The overall objective of this examination is to relate how nursing approaches that are described in literature can be applied in order to aid this patient and her family in facing a complex health challenge. ...

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Code of Ethics for Nurses/The ANA Guide »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page book review on the ANA's Guide to the Code of Ethics for Nurses: Interpretation and Application, edited by Marsha D.M. Fowler. The writer describes the first chapter and recommends the book. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Health Care Team »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page paper. This essay reports a nine-month quality improvement project by a psychiatric nurse. The essay focuses on teamwork and reports the team members, how the team is managed, and potential issues the team may have to work through. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Relevant Nursing Theories and Childhood Obesity »

Number of Pages: 7

This 7 page research paper discusses the following nursing models: Patricia Benner: Humanistic Model, Kathryn E. Barnard, Parent Child Interaction Model and Nola Pender:  Health Promotion Model and their application to childhood obesity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Major Depressive Disorder »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page paper that is supposed to be journal entries by a nurse psychiatric intern. The three disorders discussed are schizophrenia, bipolar, and major depressive disorder. Evidence-based treatments for each are reported. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Adolescent Obesity in Canada »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page research paper discusses the problem of overweight/obesity among Canadian teens, as well as how nurses can impact this problem through an effective intervention. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Nursing Leadership Organizations »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page paper. This essay reports the student’s time-management self-assessment scores with an interpretation, discusses different leadership theories, comments on the difference between management and leadership, and reports a number of nursing organizations, both domestic and international. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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From Novice to Expert, Patricia Benner's Theory, »

Number of Pages: 11

This 11 page research paper offers summations of 5 articles that pertain to Benner's nursing theory "From Novice to Expert." After the summations, the writer closes the paper with a conclusion that addresses the articles as a whole. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Hispanic Youth, Obesity, and Research »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page research paper reports on 3 studies that focus on overweight/obesity in Hispanic teens and discusses the problem, purpose and results of each study, as well as the significance that the results hold for nursing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Action Research, Kulbok, et al. (2012) »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page essay/research paper reports on the participatory action research conducted by Pamela Kulbok and her associates, which focus on the role played by public health nurses (PHNs) in addressing the problem of cigarette smoking among adolescents in a Southern community. The writer defines action research and then summaries the framework, benefits and challenges ...

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Action Research and Public Health Nursing »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page research paper draws on a study conducted by Pamela A. Kulbok and her colleagues (2013) address that describes public health nursing (PHN) roles and how action research methods aided in achieving their project's goals. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Registered Nurse Education Requirements »

Number of Pages: 6

In a paper of six pages, the author writes how the requirements for a nursing degree should be judged by a standard and they are not currently. The author explains how the requirements for a bachelor of science degree vary from state to state. There are six sources cited in this paper.

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Increasing the Quality of Care in Nursing »

Number of Pages: 16

In a paper of sixteen pages, the author writes about trying to improve quality in the medical and nursing field. The author explains how patient perspective and medical errors can have a significant impact on quality care. There are seventeen sources cited in this paper.

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IOM Report on the Future of Nursing »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page paper describes the key message inherent in the IOM 2011 report "The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health." Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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IOM 2010 Report/Issues »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper addresses two recommendations from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. The two recommendations are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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NURSING IN A CHANGING HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4-page paper examines the changes impacting nursing in the United States. Topics discused include the Affordable Care Act and pre-existing conditions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Personal Admissions Essay »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper offers a nursing student a hypothetical example of how she might tailor her own personal admission essay. Bibliography cites 1 source

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG THE ELDERLY IN LONG-TERM AND ASSISTED-LIVING FACILITIES »

Number of Pages: 10

This 10-page paper analyzes the prevalence of drug and alcohol abuse among residents in long-term facilities and nursing homes. The paper discusses the causes and potential solutions. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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RESIDENTS’ RIGHTS AND PERSONAL SERVICE WORKERS »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3-page paper is a Q&A based on an article published in the Toronto Sun concerning abuses against nursing home residents. Questions involve dignity and respect toward residents, and meeting residents' needs. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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CLIMATE CHANGE AND NURSING »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5-page paper discusses potential impacts of climate change on the United States, Sweden and Myanmar, and discusses potential mitigation strategies that can be carried out by nurses. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Nursing/Both Art and Science »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper addresses the question of whether nursing is an art or a science, and argues that it is both. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Muslims in America/Cultural Competence »

Number of Pages: 7

This 7 page paper discusses Muslims in America and the need for nurses and other health care providers to be culturally competent in addressing their needs. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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CISD/COVID-19 »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper is on a proposal for a study that will use critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) to address nurses stress caused by COVID-19. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Translational Science Model/PICOT »

Number of Pages: 3

The 3 page paper discusses application of the Translational Science Benefits Model (TSBM) to a research project, which is designed to decrease nursing burnout through critical incident stress debriefing (CISD). Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Class vs. Online Education: Nursing Education »

Number of Pages: 10

This 10 page research paper offers a dissuasion of literature that offers the pros and cons of online nursing education versus traditional face-to-face classroom delivery. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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Reflections/On the Course »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper offers reflections on a nursing practicum course. The writer provides a hypothetical example of reflections the student can use in writing a personal paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources. `

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Research Proposal/Self-Efficacy »

Number of Pages: 7

This 7 page paper pertains to a research proposal regarding the study of set-efficacy and its perceived use among nurses. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Adult Gerontology/NP MSN »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper discusses acute-care gerontology and resources and strategies that may help nursing students achieve a master's degree. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Values/Realms of Caring »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page paper discusses nursing values and how caring should extended to all social issues that affect the health of the world. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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CISD/COVID-19 »

Number of Pages: 4

Thiis 4 page paper concerns the critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) process and how it can be used to relieve the stress endured by nurses caring for COVID-19 patients. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

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The Future of Nursing »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that offers a summation of "The Future of Nursing," a report produced collaborative by the the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) . The writer discusses how the recommendations of the IOM are being implemented by state-based action coalitions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Chief Nursing Officer »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page paper. The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is a supervising administrator in a medical facility, such as a hospital. This essay discusses issues related to the bureaucratic management style. It provides examples using the CNO. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Nursing Director, Role and Description »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page research paper focuses on describing the qualities and attributes needed by a nursing director. The concluding page gives a recruitment plan for attracting this sort of individual. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Ethical Dilemma and School Nursing »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page essay offers a hypothetical situation in which a school nurse describes an ethical dilemma with a female Muslim student. The writer states the problem, offers resolution and the rationale for choosing this resolution. No bibliography is offered.

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The Use of the Clicker System »

Number of Pages: 8

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the use of a clicker system as a technology in nursing education. The bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Tone and Expectations of Nursing Managers' Role »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page research paper pertains to the writer's opinion as to how it is the responsibility of nursing managers to establish the tone and expectations of clinical settings. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Culturally Competent Nursing »

Number of Pages: 9

A 9 page paper that has four parts. The first reports the major components of Leininger’s transcultural nursing theory; the second discusses a real case with the application of Leininger’s theory; the third part discusses ethical, social, political, and economic factors related to the theory; and the last second discuss benefits and limitations. Bibliography ...

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Entry Level for Nursing Practice, the BSN »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page research paper offers a discussion of the ongoing debate about making a bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN) the minimum requirement for entry into nursings. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Guide to Nursing Leadership »

Number of Pages: 15

This is a 15 page paper that provides an overview of nursing leadership. The need to balance transformative and authoritarian styles is examined in depth. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

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Nursing and Transformational Leadership »

Number of Pages: 5

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of transformational leadership in nursing. Beverly Malone is upheld as an example. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Interprofessinal Collaboration »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page paper that uses the Future of Nursing report from the Institute of Medicine, Committee on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The essay emphasizes interprofessional collaboration. The essay also comments on positive and negative communication climates and dealing with conflict. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Nursing Assessments Head to Toe »

Number of Pages: 4

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of nursing assessments. An example of a head to toe assessment is given. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

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Education in Health Care »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page paper that discusses different aspects of health education: patient education, basic nursing education, community education, and staff education. The COPA model is explained. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Reflective Journal Entries, FNP Program Admission »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper offers students an example of how to compose reflective journal entries. Each of these 2 entries pertains to the student applying for admission to Family Nurse Practitioner degree programs at different universities. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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Moral Distress and Futile Care »

Number of Pages: 15

This 15 page research paper explores the question: Does the delivery of perceived futile care cause the critical care nurse ethical and moral distress? The writer concludes from this investigation of recent literature that the answer is yes and discusses the issues involved. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

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Nurse Practitioner Interview »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page essay offers a hypothetical interview with a nurse practitioner in which the NP discusses her beliefs, attitudes and values. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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American Nursing Shortage »

Number of Pages: 8

This 8 page research paper offers and overview of the nursing shortage in the US. The writer provides a brief history of the shortage, its causes and proposed strategies for its solution. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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