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Dorothea Dix, Pioneer of Nursing »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses the life, career, and nursing philosophy of nursing pioneer Dorothea Dix, who was instrumental in both founding and expanding more than 30 hospitals devoted to the treatment of mental illness. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Dealing with Change/Miami Valley Hospital »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that offers advice to a nursing student on how to address the change occurring within the student’s workplace, which is Miami Valley Hospital located in Dayton, Ohio. The writer summarizes literature on nurse/patient ratios and change theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Proposal for Increasing Nurses' Salaries »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page proposal to increase nurses' salaries significantly, for the purposes of (1) attracting greater numbers of individuals to the profession; and (2) retaining current nurses while striving to improve conditions. The paper contains a discussion of the problem, a SWOT analysis and alignment with the organization's mission. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

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Formulating Nursing Theory »

Number of Pages: 7

A 7 page research paper that first of all, focuses on the importance of nursing theory to the practice and professionalism of nursing. It then looks at the Novice to Expert theory of Patricia Benner can both substantiate and inform the Self-Care theory of Dorothy Orem. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Importance of Evidence-Based Practice »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses what a nursing student has learned from a course that addresses evidence-based nursing practice. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Nursing Case Management/Autism »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses nursing case management of pediatric autism. The writer addresses how principal concerns of intervention and how the nurse coordinates these concerns within the context of a multidisciplinary team. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Spiritual Nursing »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page research paper that offers a literature critique, which examines the topic of spirituality and nursing and how this area of nursing endeavors to fulfill the needs of pediatric patients. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Importance of Nursing Theory »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses this topic. The writer first offers several definitions of nursing theory and then discusses its importance to nursing professionalism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Depression and Anxiety in Women With Breast Cancer and Their Partners »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page review of the article published in the published in the January/February edition of “The Nursing Research Journal” by authors Terry Badger, Chris Segan, Sylvia M. Darros, Paula Meek and Ana Marie Lopez. This paper outlines the study methodology and findings to conclude that it offers valuable direction for the nursing field. ...

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Democratic Nursing Leadership »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses what constitutes a democratic nursing leadership style. The write draws upon current research to help formulate a personal philosophy of nursing leadership. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Article Critique/Effects of Remembering/Nursing Home Residents »

Number of Pages: 10

A 10 page critique of a study article by Cook (1998) entitled "Effects of Reminiscence on Life Satisfaction of Elderly Female Nursing Home Residents." The writer summarizes and analyzes each section of this study report and finds it overall to be a positive contribution to nursing science. No additional sources cited.

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Nursing Leadership Attributes »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses nursing leadership attributes. The writer defines leadership and then discusses how thinking pro-actively and conducting risk assessment can facilitate a nurse showing leadership and being a successful advocate for patients. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Role of Culture/Mental Health Nursing »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page research paper in which the writer investigates the significance of cultural competence from a nursing perspective while also offering suggests on this topic from the viewpoint offered by a transcultural assessment conducted by the student researching this topic, which examines personal beliefs and how these can affect nursing practice. Bibliography lists 5 ...

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Violating Nursing Protocol »

Number of Pages: 6

6 pages in length. There is a reason why nurses must wait for and abide by doctors' orders when it comes to the administration of medications; to ignore the chart's state dosage, the nurse compromises the fundamental basis of ethics that provides the foundation upon which medical professionals operate. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Nursing & ED Overcrowding »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that explores the problem of overcrowding in EDs and how this impacts nursing. This examination of overcrowding in American EDs looks at reasons for overcrowding and the effect that this has on nurses and patients. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Burnout »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page research paper that defines and summarize research pertaining to burnout in general and not just within the nursing field. The writer argues that examination of the research and theory pertaining to stress and burnout, leads to a more comprehensive understanding of this topic, and can aid in formulation of strategies that ...

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Article Critique/Perceptions of Palliative Care »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page article critique that summarizes and analyzes a study by Johnston and Smith (2006) on palliative care. After defining precisely what is meant by "palliative care," the researchers indicate that the purpose of their study is "to explore the perceptions of patients and nurses of palliative care" in order to more precisely define ...

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ARNP/Nursing Philosophy »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper presents an essay in which a nursing student explains her reasons for wanting to become an ARNP Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner. Bibliography cites 1 source.

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Transcultural Nursing/Taiwan »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper discusses nursing and Taiwanese patients. The first part of the paper discusses insights from gained from Chiang-Hanisko (2018). The last two sections off the student a hypothetical example of nursing practice..Bibliography lists 1 source.

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Efficacy of Shift Nursing Reports/Bedside vs. Traditional »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6 page paper discusses research on bedside end of shift reports contrasted with traditional nursing reports given at the nurse's stations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Family Nurse Practitioner Role »

Number of Pages: 8

This 8 page research paper offers a comprehensive overview of the role of the Family Nurse Practitioner. the writer begins by defining the nursing meta-paradigm concepts that pertain to the FNP role and then provides specific information on FNPs, as well as hypothetical example of how to write about personal philosophy and the favorite ...

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Nursing Scholarships and Practice »

Number of Pages: 4

In a paper of four pages, the author writes about concept analysis in regards to nursing. The author of this paper explains how the use of concept analysis will assist in providing direction and understanding in the nursing profession. There are five sources cited in this paper.

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APN Posts, Definition and Roles »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page essay addresses how advanced nursing practice is defined by the International Council of Nurses and also discusses the confusion over APN titles and roles on an international level. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Some Questions on Nursing »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper provides an overview of three submission questions on nursing. These questions are related to nursing informatics. Bibliographies list 6 sources.

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MSN Practicum Education Project Reflection »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page essay offers a nursing student an example of how the student might choose to express reflections on a nursing practicum and her mentor/preceptor. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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FNP Practice Parameters »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page essay discusses the student's anticipated role as a family nurse practitioner (FNP) practicing in the State of Florida. The parameters of practice as established by the Florida Nurse Practice Act are described. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Nursing Issues and Statistical Analysis »

Number of Pages: 8

This is an 8 page paper that provides an overview of nursing issues. The use of statistics in nursing research is explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Aspects of FNP Practice »

Number of Pages: 10

This 10 page research paper discusses the core competencies of various advanced practice nursing roles, and then focuses on the role, legal requirements in the State of Florida, and credentialing requirements for a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Bibliography lists 12 sources.

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School Nurse, An Observed Role »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page essay offers a student an example of how the student might record his or her own experience concerning an observation and interview of school nurse. The essay discusses the roles played by this nursing professional. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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EBP from Three Perspectives »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 pages essay reports on 3 hypothetical interviews that demonstrate to the student how interviews conducted in order discern how the implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) and nursing research are viewed from different perspectives might be discussed. Presumably, the interviews were conducted with an RN in clinical practice, a nurse practitioner and ...

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Florida ARNP Scope Expansion »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page research paper discusses proposed legislation in Florida, HB 7071, which would expand the scope of practice for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). The writer describes who is affected, the stance of professional organizations on the bill and its implications for nursing. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Seiler and Moss (2012), Study Analysis »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6 page analysis of a research article reports not the study undertaken by Seiler and Moss (2012). This qualitative study concerned nurse practitioner experience in addressing the needs of homeless clients. The writer describes all part of the study and its applicability and implications for nursing practice. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Interviewing Head Nurse »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page paper that discusses nurse leadership. This essay reports interview results. A nurse leader was interviewed with a specific set of questions. The essay reports the responses to those questions. The essay is strengthened with research studies that relate to some of the issue brought up in the interview. Bibliography lists 4 ...

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Nursing Caring, Nursing Meta-Paradigms »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page research paper/essay considers the nursing meta-paradigms of Nursing, Person, Health and Environment as they apply to the concept of caring. The writer provides a personal interpretation that also draws on research. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Nursing Education »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page paper. This essay discusses some of the practices nurse educators use and how they impact students and the nurse educator. A sample is computerized patient simulators or the COPA method, both of which are explained. The essay also provides a literature review that focuses on the practices identified and finally, discusses trends ...

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Interview with Nursing Faculty »

Number of Pages: 4

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of nursing faculty experiences. An interview with a nursing professor is examined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing »

Number of Pages: 10

This 10 page research paper addresses 10 different issues in advanced practice nursing. Topics include the use of intuition in Benner's model of nursing, Watson's theory of caring, and the impact of the environment on health, as well as other topics. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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Current Issues, Advanced Practice Nursing »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page research paper pertains to several issues in advanced practice nursing, such as credentialing, barriers to practice, professionalism and the history of advanced practice nursing. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Patient Safety and Human Factors »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page research paper reports on the human factors that affect nurses and nursing practice. Medication error, cognitive errors and other issues are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Evaluating Nursing Programs »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page paper. This paper discusses internal and external influences on nursing program evaluations, it identifies and explains one accreditation agency and on regulatory body, it reports their Web sites, and it comments on how these agencies affect the curriculum of the nursing program. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Reshaping Nursing Education »

Number of Pages: 10

This 10 page research paper discusses the The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) collaborative two-year initiative, The Future of Nursing, which was established for the purpose of responding to the need to evaluate and transform the nursing profession. Within this context, the writer proposes establishing a fellowship program. ...

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ANA, Benefits of Membership »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page essay discusses the rationale that a nurse might provide for joining the American Nurses Association. The benefits of membership are described. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Review of Nurses Experiences Care for Patients with Prehypertension »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper looks at a nursing article which reports in research undertaken to assess the experiences of nurse practitioners in managing patients with pre-hypertension. The research methodology, sampling and findings are all reviewed. The bibliography cites 1 source.

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Review of Achievements in the Development and Implementation of Nursing Program to Reduce Falls »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper presets a review of a nursing program introduced to reduce the number of fall suffered by elderly patients under the care if a home nursing agency. The paper is written in the style of a mentor review looking at the work undertaken to create develop and deliver the program.

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Nursing Article Summaries »

Number of Pages: 3

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of nursing articles. Two articles on nursing are summarized. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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An Article Analysis, Ethics and School Nurses »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page essay summarizes and analyzes the study conducted by Solum and Schaffer (2003), which utilized a sample of school nurses and investigated how these nurses address ethical problems and issues. Bibliography cited only the article.

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Advanced Practice Nursing Roles »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6 page research paper reports on various aspects of the APN roles, such as the nursing process in the delivery of care, interaction with colleagues and patients, and the future of AP nursing. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Private Duty Nursing »

Number of Pages: 3

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of private duty nursing. The profitability of private duty nursing is emphasized. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Summary and Analysis of a Nursing Practicum »

Number of Pages: 7

This 7 page paper summarizes and analyzes a nursing practicum project that used a needs assessment to evaluate the need for and appropriateness of using simulation technology to educate nurses on pulmonary artery catheterization . Bibliography lists 5 sources, which includes citing one of the student's previous papers.

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Nursing Home Falls and Performance Improvement »

Number of Pages: 3

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of performance improvement in nursing homes. The case of using performance indicators to reduce falls in nursing homes is made. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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