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Continuing Problem of Shortages of Nurses »

Number of Pages: 5

(5 pp) Sen. Tim Hutchinson (R-Ark.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Aging of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, said the report, "2000 National Sample Survey of RNs," -- being released by the Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration - confirms "nursing demands will exceed supply by 20% in year ...

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Medical Missionary Work and Nurses »

Number of Pages: 5

(5pp). When Christ sent out the twelve disciples on their first missionary tour, He bade them, "As ye go, preach, saying, the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give." Matthew 10:7, 8. So the New Testament ...

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Childhood Diabetes and Nursing »

Number of Pages: 8

(8 pp) According to the American Nurses Association and American Association of Diabetes Educators (1998), diabetes, is increasingly recognized as a national health care and economic concern that is receiving a great deal of attention from legislators, providers and those who pay health care services. Efforts to improve care, and thus decrease its complications, ...

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Haiti Health Care and Nursing »

Number of Pages: 7

7 pages in length. Quality health care is essential for optimum well being, however, myriad global countries go without even the basics of standard health care. Haiti, which is known to have among the poorest living and sanitation conditions in the Western Hemisphere, is one populace struggling to overcome the ravages of disease ...

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Nursing Profession and Process of Collective Bargaining »

Number of Pages: 5

(5pp) The history of the organization of unions has been some of the bloodiest in the United States. We might say that was the beginning of the organizational method of unions. Mediation has come a long way since then, but seem to now exist within a gray middle zone. This discussion will ...

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Nurse Practitioner Student and Stress »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper discussing sources of stress for the nurse practitioner (NP) student in both the academic and professional settings. The role of NP has stresses unique to the position, and these professional stresses begin while the future NP is still a student. The NP program involves several hundred hours of direct clinical experience, where the ...

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Nursing Articles' Assimilation and Interpretation »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper examines why it is important for a graduate student to be able to interpret journal articles and extract information form them. The writer demonstrates this by looking at three journal articles and dissecting them to consider their content, the information they provide as well as their shortcomings. The bibliography cites 6 ...

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Nursing and Leadership Style »

Number of Pages: 8

This 8 page report discusses leadership styles and the theories relating to role of the nurse. It presents several well-known leadership theories and the attributes of each in relation to a nurse’s leadership role in an organization. Leadership and leadership styles are both highly personal and highly subjective. Given a certain circumstance a manager may find that he or she ...

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Various Nursing Theories According to Jean Watson and Madeleine Leininger »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper presents the basic tenets of the theories of Watson and Leininger, arguing that Jean Watson and Madeleine Leininger are both nursing theorists who promoted caring through integration of diverse aspects of the patient's life. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Vital Signs and Nursing »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper (plus half-page abstract) that argues that the initial assessment of an emergency situation, with particular emphasis on the significance of vital signs, is instrumental in obtaining a positive patient outcome. To substantiate this argument, the writer turns to scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals that detail scenarios in which the crucial ...

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Pressure Ulcers and Nursing Research »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page paper discussing the incidence and prevalence of "bed sores," or pressure ulcers, and the benefits of determining who is most at risk for developing this costly and potentially dangerous condition. When risk is unknown, there is no apparent reason to increase staffing in an effort to avoid the problem. Nurses already operate at or ...

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Anesthesiologistsm and Drug Abuse »

Number of Pages: 16

A 16 page overview of substance abuse among medical professionals that work in anesthesiology departments. The author provides statistics that illuminate the problem and then suggests measures which should alleviate the problem. Included a one-page letter to a Senator urging him to implement mandatory drug testing for this profession. Bibliography lists 10 ...

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Nursing and Statistics »

Number of Pages: 7

A 7 page overview of the importance of statistics in the health care arena. The author suggests that while some statistics are collected routinely, other potentially valued statistics are not. The literature is used to illustrate the types of statistics that might be important. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Antibiotic Resistance and Nursing Implications »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page discussion of the various implications of antibiotic resistance. Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance are discussed. An emphasis is placed on Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL), and Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE). Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Assessment of HIV Prison Population Plan for Nursing Management »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page paper provides an overview of a study of a prison population with HIV status. This paper defines a management plan for evaluating this population. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Childhood Obesity and Public Health Nursing »

Number of Pages: 7

A 7 page proposal for a pilot program combining nutritional and activity information for preteens, as well as education in the tools that marketers use to sell nutritionally bankrupt foods to children and their families. There are times that the phrase, “Knowledge is power,” is misused and misleading. This is not one of ...

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Psychiatric Nursing Alternatives »

Number of Pages: 8

This 8 page paper discusses alternative therapies that can be used to augment traditional methodologies of psychiatric care. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Australian Nursing Council and Meningococcal Meningitis »

Number of Pages: 12

A 12 page overview of the epidemiology, prevention, and treatment of Meningococcal meningitis. This paper emphasizes the importance of a structured approach in combating this potentially catastrophic condition. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

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Oral Hygiene Protocol and Nursing Practice »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that, first of all, examines the oral hygiene protocol at a specific hospital and then offers a brief literature review on this topic before discussing whether or not the protocol is evidence based. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Nursing and Ethical Dilemmas »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper that explores various ethical dilemmas and how application of the ANA Code of Ethics can be used as a guide to professional conduct. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Practical Nursing Theory Application »

Number of Pages: 16

A 16 page paper discussing the case of Mr. K, an 81-year-old heart failure patient hospitalized so that his medication can be adjusted to his changing condition. The paper provides details of Mr. K, followed by discussion of Orem's self care and Roy's adaptation models. Both the Orem and Roy models are useful ...

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Nurse Mentoring Issues »

Number of Pages: 10

This 10 page paper is written in two parts. The first part considers how mentors can understand and communicate more efficiently with the charges by understanding their level of development and the type of communication they need. The second part of the paper examines the way learning can be facilitated by looking at different learning ...

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RN and LPN Nursing Wage Disparities »

Number of Pages: 6

An 8 page argument that LPNs deserve comparable wages to RNs. The thesis is supported that by nature of their increased time on the floor, LPNs have developed equivalent or superior skills and knowledge to RNs and, consequently, deserve the same wage.

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Nursing Management and Leadership »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper that, first of all, looks at the difference between leadership and management and then broadens the scope of investigation to include the topic of power within this context. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Nursing Care for Hypertension »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the problem of hypertension and considers whether weight control is a good treatment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Advanced Practice Nurse And Informatics »

Number of Pages: 7

A 7 page paper that first reports the setting-an individual has applied for an APN position in the described physician's office. The first section describes the writer's vision of the most effective use of communication and information technologies in this office. The vision includes scanning all documents into a patient's file, networking all PCs ...

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Obstacles to Nursing Recruitment & Retention »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that looks briefly at specifically at legal, ethical and personal obstacles before also examining the factors that influence these factors. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Why Don't Nurses Delegate? »

Number of Pages: 9

A 9 page research paper that investigates this question. The writer first offers a literature review, then discusses sources that address this problem and then offers conclusions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Evidence-Based: Nurse-Led Secondary Prevention Clinics For Women With CHD »

Number of Pages: 4

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses CHD secondary clinics for women. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Nursing Theories - Neuman And Leininger »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page paper. Each approach is described including the theories on which they were based. The Neuman model is viewed as being more holistic and comprehensive. The inherent risk with the Leininger model is outlined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Applying Virginia Henderson's Nursing Theory »

Number of Pages: 3

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses Henderson's theory as it is applied to an attempted suicide patient. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Families and the Nursing Theory of Dorothea Orem »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper presents a synopsis of the entitled journal article written by Susan Taylor. The writer reports the basics of Orem's theory. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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Nursing and Ethical Issues »

Number of Pages: 6

6 pages in length. At what point is a life no longer worth living? The general consensus to an otherwise interpretive question is that once an individual's quality of life is no longer present - that the person has relinquished every nuance of an existence once lived – that individual becomes a mere ...

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Ethics of Nursing Code »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper/essay that examines the ANA Code of Ethics. This examination of this code examines its clarity of goals, identified ethical principles, evaluates the feasibility of enforcement and offers recommendations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Stroke Patients and Nursing Case Management »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page review of the numerous issues confronting a stroke victim in terms of long-term care. This paper sums up the shortcomings of our current health care system in terms of providing those needs. The author emphasizes that case managers should be involved not just in the immediate needs of a particular ...

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Nursing Korean and Russian Patients and Cultural Competence »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper that examines cultural competence in regard to these patient populations. The writer first defines cultural competence and then discusses Korean and Russian health and cultural beliefs. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Nursing; Engaging, Development and Disengaging From a Therapeutic Relationship »

Number of Pages: 8

This 8 page paper uses Gibb’s model of reflective learning to examine the treatment of a mental health patient suffering from depression. The paper has a description of the events, looks at the feelings, evaluation, analysis, conclusion and action plan considering what would be done differently in the future. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

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Nurse Practitioner »

Number of Pages: 7

This 7 page paper discusses a variety of issue related to the NP or APN. These include reimbursement issues, prescribing authority, malpractice insurance, whether to open independent practice, budget issues and other issues the writer comments on. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Interdisciplinary Care/Nursing Role and Practice »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page paper on interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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EBP and Nursing Theory »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page paper presents a discussion of theory and evidence-based practice (EBP). Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Nursing Caring Theory »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page paper that explains and discusses Watson’s theory of caring, how it originated, who influenced her, the components of the theory, and how it can be applied. The paper also discusses how this theory is appropriate to use with children undergoing dialysis and their families. 1 graphic included in page count. ...

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Nursing Theory and Nursing Philosophy at Montefiore »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page research paper reports on the Mission, Value and Philosophy statement of the Montefiore Medical Center and compared these value with the Transpersonal Caring Theory of Jean Watson. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Active Listening in Nursing »

Number of Pages: 7

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of active listening. Basic principles are explored, and psychometrics are analyzed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Technology Helps Health Care »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper that reports and discusses the shortage of these health care professionals. Data are included. The paper describes some of the ways technology can help with these shortages. Bibliography lists 7 source.

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Nursing Research on Fall Prevention »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6 page paper provides an overview of a section of a fall prevention program that focuses on research support for an intervention. This paper reflects the views presented in six studies. There are 6 sources referenced in the paper.

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Management of Diabetic Patients and Nurse Practitioner Practice »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that outlines a proposal for a project that will be investigate literature pertaining to the management of diabetic patients. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Nursing and Bullying »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page research paper describes the recommendations issued by The Joint Commission in regards to the issue of bullying between colleagues in clinical environments. The writer gives a student a specific hypothetical example of how the student might describe protocols put into place at within the student's clinical environment to meet these standards. ...

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Nursing Ethics/A Diabetic Patient »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper/essay that considers the ethical conflicts inherent in a case scenario concerning a diabetic patient in long-term care. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Various Nursing Questions »

Number of Pages: 8

This 8 page research paper offers brief answers to a variety of issues encompassed by 12 topics, which range from concerns over a mammogram to the nature of an ERS test. Additional topics addressed include deep venous thrombosis, antiphospholipid syndrome, and tissue ischemia, among others. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

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Nursing Diagnoses/National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper/essay that uses the example of the Griswold family, as portrayed in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, in order to discuss family communication interaction. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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