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The Cesarean Procedure An Overview

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The Increase In Cesarean Procedures »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper that discusses the increase in the number of Cesarean deliveries. The essay reports the data, what certain organizations say about the ethics of unnecessary Cesareans and discusses the complications and risks of primary and repeat Cesareans. The writer also comments on what nurses can and cannot do about this issue. ...

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Nursing Applications and the Ethics of Stem Cell Research »

Number of Pages: 10

A 10 page overview of stem cell research as it applies to nursing. This paper provides an overview of the controversy surrounding stem cell research then justifies the process under John Stewart Mill’s utilitarian theory. A review of the advances which have been made is provided as is an overview of current and ...

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Implementation of Standard Procedures by a Head Nurse »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper which examines the complexities of situations with regard to a head nurse’s administration of standard hospital procedures, including making exceptions to such customary procedures such as visitation, children, etc.; contending with frequent complaints from the same nurse; and the separation of reasonable and unreasonable procedural requests. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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Journal of Advanced Nursing Article 'Heparin and Haematoma Does Ice Make A Difference?' I »

Number of Pages: 3

3 pages in length. The writer reviews a journal article [from the Journal Of Advanced Nursing] containing a quantitative investigation into the physical characteristics of a specific and accepted procedure. Full citation for the article is included.

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Music as a Nursing Intervention »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper offers a brief literature review, which summarizes and compares five nursing studies that addressed the use of music in regards to reducing anxiety and/or pain associated with medical procedures. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Review of "Outcomes of Therapeutic Massage for Hospitalized Cancer Patients" »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper critiquing a study of nurses' use of therapeutic massage. The subject matter of the study is not as important to this paper as is the analysis of procedures and tools. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Circulating Nurse Surgery Case Study »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page summary of a case study offered by Macapagal (2004). This case study follows a surgical patient from pre-op through recovery and focuses on the responsibilities of the circulating nurse. This case study demonstrates the need for the nurse to act as an advocate for the patient, even when it means a delay ...

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'Applying Airline Safety Practices to Medication Administration' Article Review »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page paper reviewing a quantitative nursing research article that won MedSurg Nursing’s writer’s award for its design and reporting. Published in 2003, the hypothesis of the study was that medication errors would be reduced if nurses followed the pre-flight checklist procedures required of airline flight crews. The results found indicate that ...

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Profession of Nursing »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page contention that the factor that distinguishes nursing from non-professional vocations is the level of proficiency that is required by the profession. This proficiency depends not just on the organizational provisions and procedures that are put in place but on the knowledge of the nurse herself. Knowledge goes hand in hand ...

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Aveyard/Believing and Doubting »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page summation and analysis of a qualitative study that investigated the manner in which a study sample of nurses reported how they typically conducted obtaining patient consent for care procedures. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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Example Case, Application of Critical Thinking, EBP »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page research paper describes a case study conducted by Lunney (2010) that demonstrates the applicability of critical thinking skills to the nursing diagnosis process, concluding that this utilization provides the ideal opportunity to employ evidence based practice (EBP) procedure. Bibliography lists only this source.

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Nursing Graduate Study »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper provides an overview of a graduate proposal for the study of nursing.

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Public Health Nursing and Screening Processes »

Number of Pages: 2

This 2 page journal article review provides a summary of research conducted in respect to the screening process and why early screening and intense follow ups may not be warranted. No additional sources cited.

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Nursing Theories and Paradigms »

Number of Pages: 9

This 9 page paper provides an overview of existing paradigms and theories of nursing. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Nursing Management/Retention Issues »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page research paper in which the writer explores and summarizes various strategies hat can be employed by nursing management. The problems with turnover and nurse retention that have been have been typical of this nursing unit over the last several years are actually quite typical of the country as a whole, as nationally, ...

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The Parish Nurse and Advanced Practice Nursing »

Number of Pages: 15

A 15 page paper discussing the emergence of advanced-practice nursing in parish nursing. The parish nurse cannot provide services that substitute for hospital treatment or costly laboratory testing procedures, but s/he certainly can provide routine screening measures, educate patients on a variety of health-related topics and advise patients on when they do need to ...

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Turnover Rates of Nursing Staff »

Number of Pages: 12

This 12 page paper provides an overview of the problem of nursing staff turnover rates and considers the reasons why there are problems with staff retention in the nursing profession. This paper provides an overview of the problem, a brief overview of the topic and assesses the relevance of the problem for nursing professional ...

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Emergency Room Diversity and Nursing »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page paper discussing the value and benefits of greater diversity sensitivity in the emergency room. Emergency room personnel must be able to communicate with each other and with patients, of course. Medical instructions and procedures must be well understood among staff members, and it is critical that staff be able to ...

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Patient Outcomes, Organizational Factors, and Nursing Competency »

Number of Pages: 14

A 14 page discussion of the varied factors which enter into nursing competency and ultimately translate to patient outcome. Suggests that while the degree of training a nurse has is directly related to competence, so too are managerial factors. Asserts that the implementation of internal policies and procedures, although typically subject to resistance ...

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Nursing and 2 Qualitative Research Articles Critiqued »

Number of Pages: 7

This 7 page paper provides an overview of two research articles that provide qualitative research in the field of nursing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Inpatient Settings and Bereavement Care Explored »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page paper provides an overview of a nursing research article entitled: Exploring Bereavement Care in Inpatient Settings. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Management and Nursing Leaders »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the significance of leadership qualities in nurse managers. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Nurse's Role in Patient Assessments »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the role of the nurse in patient assessments. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Advanced Practical Nurse's Role »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the role of the advanced practice nurse. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Qualitative Nursing Research and Focus Group Interviews »

Number of Pages: 12

This 12 page paper provides an overview of the issues related to focus group interviews utilized in qualitative nursing research. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

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Foot Fatigue in Nurses: A Theoretical Framework for Change »

Number of Pages: 8

This 8 page paper provides an overview of a theoretical foundation for change in a nursing organization for foot fatigue. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Pets in the Nursing Home: A Program Proposal »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper provides an overview of a proposal for a program that brings pets into a nursing home. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Nurse Anesthetist Program Letter of Admissions Sample »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper provides an overview of an admissions letter for a program for nurse anesthetists.

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Overview of Nursing Diagnoses »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of nursing diagnoses. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Overview of a Case Study on Nursing »

Number of Pages: 10

This 10 page paper provides an overview of a nursing case study, with a focus on diagnostic characteristics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Education and Nursing »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of nursing education and its significance for nursing practice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Article Overview of 'Nursing Workload Measurements in the Acute Mental Health Inpatient Units' »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the article: Nursing workload measurements in acute mental health inpatient units. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Overview of Nursing Leadership »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the qualities of a good nurse leader. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Spirituality in Nursing Practice - Literature Review »

Number of Pages: 13

This 13 page paper provides an overview of the nature of spirituality and the impacts for nursing practice. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

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Women's Health Nurse Practitioner »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that offers an overview of this nursing specialty: its practice settings, roles, expected salary, educational requirements, etc. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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Becoming a Nurse Manager »

Number of Pages: 7

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the role of a nurse manager and the salary and educational requirements. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Foot Fatigue in Nurses: A Research Proposal »

Number of Pages: 12

This 12 page paper provides an overview of a research proposal on the topic of foot fatigue in nursing populations. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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Nurse's Knowledge of Breast Cancer Screening »

Number of Pages: 12

This 12 page paper provides an overview of a research article on breast cancer and the role of nurse practitioners. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

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Comparing System Theories in Nursing »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page paper provides an overview of systems theories and the impacts that these have had on nursing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Nursing Contracts »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page overview of several different types of nursing contracts. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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The Mentor's Role »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page research paper that offers a comprehensive overview of the roles and responsibilities of nursing mentors. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

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Pain Management, A Nursing Perspective »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page research paper offers an overview of pain management, as reported by nursing literature. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Overview of Roy Adaptation Model »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page research paper offers a comprehensive overview of Roy's Adaptation Model of nursing. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Cancer/Nursing Process »

Number of Pages: 7

This 7 page paper offers an overview of nursing processes and cancer. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

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Jean Watson's Theoretical Perspective »

Number of Pages: 9

This 9 page research paper offer a comprehensive overview of Jean Watson's Nursing Theory of Caring. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Theory of Caring, Kristen M. Swanson »

Number of Pages: 10

This 10 page research paper offers a comprehensive overview of Kristen M. Swanson's Theory of Caring. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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Journal Entries on Healthcare and Nursing »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page paper provides an overview of 3 reflective journal entries on different healthcare and nursing topics. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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Nursing Leadership and Hospital Strategic Planning »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page research paper offers an overview of hospital strategic planning and the role of nursing leaderships. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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ANA/Overview »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper offers an overview of the American Nurses Association (ANA). Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Hispanics/Health Status »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6 page paper offers an overview of Hispanic health status. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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