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DESCRIPTION: Nursing term papers 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, Madeleine Leininger, and others.

Tone and Expectations of Nursing Managers' Role »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page research paper pertains to the writer's opinion as to how it is the responsibility of nursing managers to establish the tone and expectations of clinical settings. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Entry Level for Nursing Practice, the BSN »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page research paper offers a discussion of the ongoing debate about making a bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN) the minimum requirement for entry into nursings. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Advanced Practice Nursing, Various Issues »

Number of Pages: 10

This 10 page research paper address a variety of issues pertaining to advance practice nurses (APNs), such as scope of practice, engagement in research and promoting evidence-based practice, use of complementary therapies, among other topics. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

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Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Major Depressive Disorder »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page paper that is supposed to be journal entries by a nurse psychiatric intern. The three disorders discussed are schizophrenia, bipolar, and major depressive disorder. Evidence-based treatments for each are reported. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Student Nursing Clinical Practice and Assessment »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6 page research paper discusses 3 research studies and how they pertain to assessing the clinical practice performance of nursing students. Recommendations and analysis based on this literature are offered. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Title, Premise, Design for DNP Project »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper outlines components that will be utilized by a student in a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project. This paper presents the title of the project, its premise and design. The project concerns an intervention for depression among adolescents that utilizes a computer game. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Adolescent Obesity in Canada »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page research paper discusses the problem of overweight/obesity among Canadian teens, as well as how nurses can impact this problem through an effective intervention. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Health Care Team »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page paper. This essay reports a nine-month quality improvement project by a psychiatric nurse. The essay focuses on teamwork and reports the team members, how the team is managed, and potential issues the team may have to work through. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Class vs. Online Education: Nursing Education »

Number of Pages: 10

This 10 page research paper offers a dissuasion of literature that offers the pros and cons of online nursing education versus traditional face-to-face classroom delivery. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG THE ELDERLY IN LONG-TERM AND ASSISTED-LIVING FACILITIES »

Number of Pages: 10

This 10-page paper analyzes the prevalence of drug and alcohol abuse among residents in long-term facilities and nursing homes. The paper discusses the causes and potential solutions. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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RESIDENTS’ RIGHTS AND PERSONAL SERVICE WORKERS »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3-page paper is a Q&A based on an article published in the Toronto Sun concerning abuses against nursing home residents. Questions involve dignity and respect toward residents, and meeting residents' needs. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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CLIMATE CHANGE AND NURSING »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5-page paper discusses potential impacts of climate change on the United States, Sweden and Myanmar, and discusses potential mitigation strategies that can be carried out by nurses. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Problems Facing Advance Practice Nurses »

Number of Pages: 11

In a paper of eleven pages, the author writes about advanced practice nursing and the challenges within their practice. The author of this paper considers the challenges apn's face including the need for more adequate reimbursement and compensation. There are seventeen sources cited in this paper.

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Registered Nurse Education Requirements »

Number of Pages: 6

In a paper of six pages, the author writes how the requirements for a nursing degree should be judged by a standard and they are not currently. The author explains how the requirements for a bachelor of science degree vary from state to state. There are six sources cited in this paper.

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Family Nurse Practitioner's Advanced Nursing Role »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page research paper examines 2 research articles and 1 opinion piece that pertain to the roles of master's degree prepared family nurse practitioners (FNPs). Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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CLES+T and Nursing Education »

Number of Pages: 5

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of the CLES+T instrument. Its use in evaluating nursing education programs is examined. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Discussion Questions for Nursing Practice »

Number of Pages: 9

This is a 9 page paper that provides an overview of nursing practice. Nine discussion questions are answered. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

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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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Action Research, Kulbok, et al. (2012) »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page essay/research paper reports on the participatory action research conducted by Pamela Kulbok and her associates, which focus on the role played by public health nurses (PHNs) in addressing the problem of cigarette smoking among adolescents in a Southern community. The writer defines action research and then summaries the framework, benefits and challenges ...

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Action Research and Public Health Nursing »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page research paper draws on a study conducted by Pamela A. Kulbok and her colleagues (2013) address that describes public health nursing (PHN) roles and how action research methods aided in achieving their project's goals. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Hispanic Youth, Obesity, and Research »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page research paper reports on 3 studies that focus on overweight/obesity in Hispanic teens and discusses the problem, purpose and results of each study, as well as the significance that the results hold for nursing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Nursing College Faculty Roles »

Number of Pages: 3

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of nursing faculty. The difference in roles at the two and four year level are explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Nursing Education and Technology »

Number of Pages: 4

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of technology in nursing education. Various types of technology used are examined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Nursing Literature - An Examination »

Number of Pages: 3

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of nursing literature. The statistical tools used in a research study are identified. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Exercise and Health Benefits »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page research paper pertain to the health benefits derived from exercise in regards to cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and overweight/obesity, emphasizing the importance of nurse-led promotions and interventions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Nursing Educator Strategic Development Plan »

Number of Pages: 4

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of strategic development plans. The example of a nursing educator is used. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Nursing and the Use of Statistical Research »

Number of Pages: 4

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of nursing research. The use of various statistical methodologies is examined. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Mandatory Overtime for Nurses »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page research paper that discusses this nursing issue. The writer discusses the issues involved and possible strategies for addressing them. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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Community Nursing: Positive Impacts on Nutrition and Lifestyle »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page consideration of a case study involving an impoverished rural community suffering from poor nutrition and various smoking-related respiratory problems. The community nurse proposes a food co-op and an educational smoking intervention plan. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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The Dorothy Johnson Behavioral System Model of Nursing »

Number of Pages: 13

This 13 page paper explores Dorothy Johnson’s behavioral system model of nursing, which suggests that individuals are made up of “subsystems” which must be kept in balance. Annotated bibliography lists 10 sources.

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Community Nursing Problem/Yeadon, PA »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper/essay that takes the form of a letter to the editor of the Yeadon Times concerning the rise in crime against the elderly, which proposes a community nursing program on this topic. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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IOM Ecological Model/Bioterrorism »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper that discusses the threat of bioterrorism from the viewpoint of the IOM ecological model and how this applies to nursing. One page of this paper is an outline. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Advanced Nursing Program: Assessment and Recommendations »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page paper assessing the value of an online graduate nursing program. The paper's contents consist of slide content and speaker notes and addresses the topics of consultation, leadership, research, collaboration, and scholarship. A separate 12-slide PowerPoint presentation is available. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Mayo Clinic/Educational Needs Assessment »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that offers an assessment of nursing educational needs at the Mayo Clinic in order to evaluate how educational and professional development is handled at this institution. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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The Crimean War and Florence Nightingale »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses a major historical event and its influence on the development of nursing. The writer discusses the Crimean War and the impact of Florence Nightingale. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page essay that describes the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and then addresses the topics of recommendations for areas of weakness and feasibility of enforcement. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Nursing Program Mgmt. Case Scenario Questions »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that answers questions pertaining to a very sketchy case scenario in which a nurse is described as investigating the opening of a community health clinic. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Mental Models of a Finance Officer in a Healthcare Setting »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper looks at the type of mental models which may be used by a chief finance officer in a healthcare organization when undertaking their duties, and considers the way that these may different from the mental models used by the healthcare staff including doctors and nurses. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

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Adverse Drug Reactions and Metabolic Changes Associated with Antipsychotic Medications »

Number of Pages: 12

In twelve pages this paper examines the adverse drug reactions or metabolic changes that are associated with antipsychotic medications and also considers the implications of these antipsychotic drug reactions to the nursing profession. Ten sources are listed in the bibliography.

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Book Report on Mark Sanborn’s The Fred Factor »

Number of Pages: 4

In four pages this book report on Mark Sanborn’s The Fred Factor includes basic information on the book and author, discussion of theme with supporting examples, writer’s evaluation of the text and how this text can be applied to nursing practice. There are no other sources listed in the bibliography.

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Community Nursing and Sarton's As We Are Now »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page book review of May Sarton's As We Are Now, with a focus on how it relaters to community nursing. No additional sources cited.

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Abruptio Placentae »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper discussing the nursing management for a woman with placenta abruption, including incidence, risk factors, signs and symptoms, treatment options and maternal and fetal implications for placenta abruption. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Issues of Schizophrenia, Pregnancy, and Mental Health Nursing »

Number of Pages: 8

This 8 page paper considers the issue of schizophrenia in pregnant populations and the ethical problems with serving this population. In particular, this paper assesses the implications of attempting to provide pharmacological and medical support for individuals with schizophrenia who hare also pregnant, and relates this from a mental health/nursing perspective. Bibliography lists ...

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HIPAA Rights And Their Impact Upon Medical Errors In The Emergency Room »

Number of Pages: 5

5 pages in length. Rationale for choosing this ethical issue is determining whether or not the nurse is bound by any HIPAA mandate to disclose the error to the patient. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Interview With Nurse CEO »

Number of Pages: 7

A 7 page paper that begins with a summary of this hypothetical interview with a nurse who is the CEO of a health network. The essay responds to certain questions asked and provides elaboration from the literature. Questions focus on leadership issues, such as definition, trends, qualities, philosophy, learning experiences, mentors and more. Bibliography ...

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Literature Review/Complexity Compression »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that is intended to accompany khnurcc.rtf, which offers a guide for writing the first chapter of a research project on nursing and the emerging issue of complexity compression. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Considerations in Women’s Health Care »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page consideration of how nurse practitioners can best help women enjoy better health. This paper suggests this task be approached through enablement, education, and clinical support. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Myasthenia Gravis an Autoimmune Disorder »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that discusses this autoimmune disorder, its pathophysiology, current research and the application of this research to nursing, that is, what questions does research answer and what questions are left to be answered. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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The Nursing Shortage »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page research paper that discusses the nursing shortage. The writer defines the problem and discusses both the challenges and consequences involved, as well as possible solutions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Pediatric Obesity/Overweight »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page research paper that summarizes nursing literature and intervention on this topic, with a particular focus on Hispanic families. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

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