Academic Term Papers and Essays
for Nursing Students

Choose from our selection of term papers and essays for Nursing Students.

Nursing Papers on:
Managed Health Care and The Nursing Profession

DESCRIPTION:

Overview of Nursing Diagnoses »

Number of Pages: 5

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

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


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.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


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.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


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.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


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.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


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.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Legislation on Nursing Overtime »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page research paper that examines the issue of mandatory nursing overtime and legislation that addresses this problem. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


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.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Nurse Practitioner's Role and Strategies »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper that discusses educational routes for becoming a nurse practitioner. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


6 Questions on Nursing Professionalism »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that examines six questions pertaining to nursing professionalism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Filipino Community and Health Practices »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper discusses the cultural differences that a nurse may encounter when treating a person of Filipino background. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Lillian D. Wald: Life and Works »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page paper which examines the life and work of nurse Lillian D. Wald. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Hypovolemic Shock and Perioperative Nursing »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper discusses hypovolemic shock and why it relates to nursing in particular. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


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.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Nurse/Patient Ratios/Not One Size Fits All »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page essay/research paper that argues against mandatory, legislated nurse/patient ratios. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Nursing Career Plans & Goals »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page sample entrance essay for a student applying to a master’s degree program in nursing. No bibliography is provided.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Critique of Nursing Articles »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6 page paper briefly critiques 7 articles about nursing practice, values and autonomy. Bibliography lists 7 articles.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


British Columbia and the Problems of Substance Abuse Among Canadian Youth »

Number of Pages: 10

A 10 page research paper that addressing nursing interventions and substance abuses programs in regards to British Columbia, Canada. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Nursing Evolution »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper which examines how the field nursing evolved from the past to present. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Levine's Conservation Theory of Nursing »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that investigates Levine's nursing theory. Nursing theory provides a cognitive framework that nurses can utilize in devising interventions that are comprehensive and oriented toward specific therapeutic goals. One such theory is the Conservation Theory formulated by Myra E. Levine in the late 1960s/early 70s. This theory conceptualizes human beings as ...

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Euthanasia's Pros and Cons »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper which examines the pros and cons of euthanasia from a nursing perspective. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


2 Topics Involving Health Care Management »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page paper that addresses two topics - interdisciplinary teams and strategic planning to reduce nurse turnover. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


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.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Role of Nurses in Knee Replacement Surgery »

Number of Pages: 4

Discusses what occurs with knee replacement surgery and the nursing role. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


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.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Nursing History and Theorists »

Number of Pages: 8

8 pages in length. One's view of nursing as a discipline and approach to nursing practice is influenced by a particular theoretical/conceptual model. While all nursing models have elements in common, each model proposes a slightly different manner by which to view the essential nursing concepts and various approaches to nursing. Understanding the evolution ...

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


'Test Run' Perioperative Nursing Recruitment »

Number of Pages: 5

This five-page-paper presents an in-depth discussion outlining the perioperative surgical elective that nursing students can take to determine if they want to go into perioperative care as their specialty. Bibliography lists five sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Comfort During Childbirth Labor Concept Development »

Number of Pages: 9

A 9 page paper developing the concept of comfort. The nurse can make a huge difference in mothers’ experiences and perceptions of the process, even if they already have children. The purpose here is to develop the concept of comfort as it applies to mothers in labor. What constitutes comfort can vary ...

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Nursing Value of Shared Governance and its Implementation »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper discussing the value and implementation of shared governance. Institutions that have implemented shared governance have instituted councils that address specific categories of need. The characteristic common to each council in each facility is that of communication. This communication occurs between members of the council, members of all councils, ...

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Nursing Homes & Liability »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that reports on a Florida liability case. In the case of Beverly Enterprises-Florida, Inc. d/b/a/ Eastbrooke Health Care Center v. Wilbur W. Spilman, as a personal representative of the estate of Walter M. Spilman, the court award a final judgement of $719,064.12 in compensatory damages and $2 million in punitive ...

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Labor Relations in Nursing »

Number of Pages: 3

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of nursing and labor relations. Built around a powerpoint presentation with speaker notes, hypothetical nursing situations are resolved by appealing to law and best practice. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Integrating Evidence-Based Practice/Professional Nursing »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that the need for evidence based practice (EBP) in nursing and how the issue of its integration into nursing has been approached. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Psychiatric Nursing and Self Disclosure for Therapeutic Purposes »

Number of Pages: 12

A 12 page paper discussing the therapeutic use of self and self-disclosure in the psychiatric setting. Formal training provides the technical knowledge needed to provide competent care in the psychiatric setting, but formal training also can be seen as only the beginning point of building competence. Experience and reflection on that experience are ...

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


EPIDEMILOGICAL TRENDS AND WOMEN’S HEALTH »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6-page paper examines epidemiological trends and information pertaining to aspects of women's health (breast cancer and depression), as well as looking at social determinants. Another topic analyzed is that of familiarity issues and adolescent health. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Evidence-Based Practices Nursing »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page paper. There has been a trend in many fields, including health care, to use evidence-based practices. There are many complexities involved in adopting the practices shown to be effective in the literature. There are a multitude of obstacles and barriers. Further, there is a great deal of conflict about adopting this practice. ...

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Business Plan for a Nursing Agency Providing In-Home Care »

Number of Pages: 26

This 26 page paper is a proposal for setting up a new business providing home nursing care. The proposal starts with a description of the business and individuals who will be involved in the start-up, including their qualifications and expertise that will support the new venture. The proposal then undertakes an environmental scan looking ...

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Public Health Program »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper. Obesity is one of the leading health indicators identified in the Healthy People 2010 report. It is at near epidemic proportions in the U.S. The writer reports the statistical data and the effects of obesity. The writer also discusses a community health program that could be established to decrease the ...

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Technlogy in Nursing »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page paper that explains what nursing informatics is and how it is beneficial The writer reports on the progress of electronic recording. The writer also comments on the field of nursing administration. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Nursing Satisfaction on the Job »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page paper provides an overview of an article on job satisfaction in nursing, which compares views of two different types of nurses. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Adverse Effects to Antipsychotic Drugs »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page paper that explains and discusses what this syndrome is and what nurses need to be aware of. The paper also reports what nurses need to do when they have and NMS patient. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Applications of the Social Ecology Model »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper that defines and discusses the features of the Social Ecology Model, which was formulated by Urie Bronfenbrenner in the late 1970s. The writer describes applications in nursing and compares it to the nursing process. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


A Graduate School Admission Essay in Nursing »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper provides an overview of an example of one person's graduate essay in nursing, and provides a view of why this person wanted to become a nurse practitioner. There are no sources cited.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Clinical Nurse Leader Project »

Number of Pages: 12

This 12 page paper provides an overview of a project designed to support the implementation of a new role for the clinical nurse leader. This paper considers the role of the CNL and also the impacts for other nursing staff. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Power and Practice in Nursing »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the role of RNs in healthcare in New Mexico. This paper considers their role in the organizational setting and the powers that are allocated to nurses and nurse leaders. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


A Nursing Case »

Number of Pages: 8

This 8 page paper provides an overview of a nursing case and considers the current literature about the issue. This paper considers the implications of the case for nursing best practice approaches. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Nursing Leadership »

Number of Pages: 11

This 11 page paper responds to specific questions about the nature of effective leadership and its implications for nursing. This paper relates the belief that effective leadership skills are essential in the development of nurse leaders. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Historical Development of Nursing Theory »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page paper presents a timeline of developments in nursing starting with Florence Nightingale, outlining the development in nursing theory to the modern times. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Educating Nurses on the Importance of Clean Scissors »

Number of Pages: 8

This 8 page paper is a design for a nurse educational program on cleaning scissors. The paper presents the rationale for the study, learner goals, an outline of the content, the educational approach; resources needed and process of evaluation. The program is designed so it can be adapted for nurses at different stages of their ...

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Nursing Staffing Shortage/Proposed Project »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that proposes a project to address the nursing shortage. The project focuses on the goal of nurse retention. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Casuistry Ethics and Nursing »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper that discusses different issues. The first topic is the Casuistry ethics approach, which is explained and discussed. Other topics focus on setting up a family nurse practitioner clinic in Louisiana, including the laws governing such enterprises. Components of the business plan are identified and the write comments on the characteristics ...

[ Read Abstract ]    [ Send Me The Paper ]


Search for another nursing term paper