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Websites on Nursing Theorists Margaret A. Newman, Betty Neuman, and Virginia Henderson »

Number of Pages: 3

In three pages this paper examines three websites in terms of research availability and publications, theoretical applicability, and theory attractiveness to the writer. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

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Nurse Practitioner Role/The Present, The Future »

Number of Pages: 12

A 12 page research paper that includes a 1 page abstract and discusses the present and possible NP role in the healthcare system by discussing possible changes to that role. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

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NEED 2009 »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that describes and discusses this bill, which is currently before Congress. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Advanced Nursing Practice and Family Theory: Lessons From the Movie “Thirteen” »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page paper addressing the importance of family in individual health. The author discusses family theory within the background of a plot scenario from the film “Thirteen” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Long Term & Short Term Goals in a Nursing »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper that offers a student guidance in discussing her short term and long term goals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Technology and Decision-Making in Nursing »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses the intersection between information systems and the aid they offer clinicians in decision-making. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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The working hours of hospital staff nurses and patient safety (Questions and Answers on this journal article) »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6 page paper examines this journal article and answers questions provided by the student. Bibliography lists 2 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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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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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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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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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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Preceptorship in Nursing »

Number of Pages: 24

A 24 page paper that discusses several issues. These include social learning theory and its value for preceptors, overviews of behavior, cognitive, and constructivist learning theories, explanations of preceptor, mentor, clinical teacher and clinical supervision, the relationship between assessment, teaching and learning, competency based assessment and its application and more. There is an emphasis ...

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Nurses' Use of Verbal and Nonverbal Communication »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that briefly discusses the significance of this subject. Bibliography lists 2 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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Mental Health Nursing/Bipolar Disorder »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page paper is on Bipolar disorder and discussion of 4 citations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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NURSING MODULE -- ESSAY & ANALYSIS »

Number of Pages: 7

This 7-page paper answers questions pertaining to QI projects and initiatives to improve patient safety and outcomes. Topics include differences between QI and research projects, stakeholder involvement, and evidence-based databases. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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ANALYSIS OF “DO DOCTORS GAIN MORE CONFIDENCE FROM A LONGER PALLIATIVE MEDICAL POSTING?”: ISSUES IN PHYSICIAN EDUCATION »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3-page paper analyzes a study containing a chi-square test, one that measured the relationship between longer palliative postings for physicians and their confidence and ability to handle end-of-life patient issues. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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Assessing Research »

Number of Pages: 8

This 8 page paper looks at a qualitative research article which examines the challenges face by caregivers of patient with dementia in terms of safety in the home. The research is assessed, looking at the approach, methodology and data analysis to consider overall robustness and potentially acceptability of the research results. The bibliography cites 7 ...

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Assessing Research »

Number of Pages: 8

This 8 page paper looks at a qualitative research article which examines the challenges face by caregivers of patient with dementia in terms of safety in the home. The research is assessed, looking at the approach, methodology and data analysis to consider overall robustness and potentially acceptability of the research results. The bibliography cites 7 ...

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Feedback on a Nursing Intervention Project »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper reviews a project to design and implement a strategy to reduce fall incidence rate in elderly community based patients. The paper is written as a mentor review, discussing the strengths and weakness of the overall project and its implementation.

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Notes to Accompany a Nursing Educational Presentation on a Fall Prevention Strategy »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page paper is a set of handout notes to accompany a presentation on an intervention strategy designed to reduce the incidence of fall rates in community based patients. The notes summarizes the problem, the extent of the problem and the proposed solution.

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Case Analysis of the Human Caring Theory of Jean Watson »

Number of Pages: 7

This is a 7 page paper which applies Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring to a extended medical care case. The bibliography has 5 sources.

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JCAHO's HF1 Core Measure and Hoshin Planning »

Number of Pages: 7

A 7 page paper discussing JCAHO’s HF-1 core measure, which is discharge instruction for patients with heart failure. Following a description of the measure and discussion of its value, the paper applies hoshin planning analysis to the core measure to identify “breakthrough areas” that can enhance the hospital’s position with its customers and with ...

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JCAHO's Core Measure Heart Failure Process Implementation »

Number of Pages: 7

A 7 page paper discussing implementation of JCAHO’s core measure process for heart failure (HF). The HF-l core measure addresses discharge instructions to HF patients, and the paper provides a plan for implementing that core measure. It addresses creating a system, training staff members to use it and the changes that can be ...

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Human Care Nursing and the Theoretical Contributions of Jean Watson »

Number of Pages: 10

A 10 page paper discussing Watson’s theory of human care. The paper includes some biographical information on Watson and application to a clinical setting. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Palliative Care/Hospice Websites »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page research paper offers evaluation of 3 sites that pertain to the topic of Palliative and Hospice Care. The writer evaluates these sites according to the criteria devised by Kapoun (1998). Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Nursing and the Philosophy of Care »

Number of Pages: 4

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of Watson's "philosophy of care". The paper is arranged as speaker notes for a power point presentation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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HEALTHCARE IN THE U.S.: ESSAY »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3-page paper proposes changes to the U.S. healthcare system. Under discussion is the Affordable Care Act, Medicare and Medicaid, and President Donald Trumps efforts toward healthcare. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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HOSPITALITY RESEARCH ESSAY QUESTIONS »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4-page paper focuses on different types of research designs and definitions for the hospitality industry. The paper also describes potential research in crisis management and food poisoning. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Different Literature Presentations of Asthma »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page review of two specific articles concern asthma. One article is from a professional nursing journal while the other is from a trade publication. The author of this paper emphasizes that while the type of information they cover is essentially the same, the manner in which they cover it is significantly different. ...

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Supreme Court Ruling on Cedar Rapids Community School District v. Garret F. »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper discussing this case in which the Supreme Court ruled that a ventilator-dependent student should be attended by a school-provided nurse for the entire time the student is at school. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires school districts to provide related services but not direct medical services aside from those required for disability ...

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Societal Conflicts and Ken Kesey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper which illustrates how the relationship between McMurphy and Nurse Ratchet, Ken Kesey's "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," is symbolic of larger scale power conflicts within society. No additional sources cited.

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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. ...

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Films Saving Private Ryan and Gandhi, and the Alignment of Leadership »

Number of Pages: 10

(10 pp)This paper compares and contrasts two movies, "Gandhi" and "Saving Private Ryan" In each of these films we will be looking at leadership tendencies and how they may be translated into broader areas such as the field of health care, particularly nursing. That information will then be extended into a ...

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Judge Interpretation of the 1967 Abortion Act and the Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom v DHSS (1981) Case »

Number of Pages: 7

This 7 page paper outlines the way in which the judges of the appeal court and the House of Lords interpreted this Act, specifically the phrase “Registered Medical Practitioner”. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

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Interpretation of the 1967 Abortion Act and the 1981 Case of Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom v. DHSS »

Number of Pages: 6

Judges are often in the position where they have to interpret the law and what a statue means. This 6 page paper considers how this is undertaken in English law, such as the literal rule and the golden rule. These are then applied the different methods of interpretation to this well known case looking at ...

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Euthanasia and the Law »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper which discusses the present condition of euthanasia as it involves the average individual, the nurse, and the legal industry. Illustrations, descriptions, and opinions are provided, as well as a brief discussion which investigates possible approaches for the legal community in relationship to euthanasia. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Nursing Cultural Competence »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper that responds to specific questions about a journal article. The writer identifies and briefly discusses the parts of this research paper. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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Establishing Community Partnerships »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page paper. The writer begins with an introduction to forming and sustaining community partnerships and coalitions and comments on why so many may fail. The paper identifies some of the advantages and benefits of these groups and some of the barriers to success. The writer finally comments on forming a coalition to ...

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Jean Watson's Theory Of Human Caring »

Number of Pages: 9

A 9 page paper. Watson's theory is explained, including comments on the individuals who influenced her thinking. The category into which this theory belongs is identified and explained. A basic overview of the theory is presented, along with its evolution and the changes from carative factors to clinical caritas processes. A comprehensive overview of ...

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Children and Adolescents With HIV and AIDS and Nursing Interventions »

Number of Pages: 8

This 8 page report discusses the fact that during the past several years, in addition to infants and young children with early disease manifestations (some of whom are surviving longer), an increasing number of older children and adolescents have been identified with late-onset perinatally acquired HIV infection. Caring for such children is often directly related to how well they are ...

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Ken Kesey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Conflict and Power »

Number of Pages: 5

(5 pp). On one level this book is about society's dislike for, and eventual destruction of the unrepentant non-conformer. But on another level it is exactly what the story line portrays - a brilliant look at the abuse, oppression and even murderous nature of the modern "mental-health" system. Action plays out through ...

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