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Professional Development And The Use Of Knowledge In Nursing »

Number of Pages: 8

This 8 page paper is a 12 slide PowerPoint presentation and speaker notes looking at the impact that professional development has on knowledge development and the spread and sue of information in the nursing environment. The paper considers how professional development can take place and the way that the influences it creates manifest. The ...

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Ethics in Palliative Care »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper/essay that discusses if it is ethical for a nurse to alleviate pain even if this hastens death in a terminally ill patient. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Four Nursing Theorists »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page paper that begins with a critique of the Web site for each four nursing theorists: Dr. Jean Watson, Dr. Betty Neuman, Honorary Dr. Dorothea Orem, and Dr. Madeleine Leininger. The paper continues with a brief overview of each theory and the writer's thoughts about the theory. Bibliography lists 3 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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Transcultural Model of Nursing »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page paper. Madeline Leininger introduced the transcultural nursing theory. This paper reports the background for the theory, the key principles in the theory and the intended outcomes. The writer comments on applying this model. Bibliography lists 4 sources. PGleini9.rtf

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The Nurse Educator, Postprostatectomy Patients and Informative Websites »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6 page paper lists 10 websites: five that discuss prostatectomies clinically; and five that might help nurse educators with the subject. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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Watson's Nursing Model in Rural Setting »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page paper that discusses what nursing theory a house supervisor in a rural hospital might choose. The choice is Jean Watson's model, which is described. The reason for selecting this model is discussed as is how the supervisor would introduce this model to the staff. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Comfort/A Nursing Concept Analysis »

Number of Pages: 9

A 9 page research paper that follows the standard format for a nursing concept analysis, which focuses on the idea of comfort. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Four Nursing Theorists Described »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page paper. The nursing theories of Orem, Watson, Leninger and Neuman are briefly described in the first section. The writer discusses the application of these theories in the second section. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Ethics in Nursing Discerning Child Abuse »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper explores a nurse's ethical responsibility as they pertain to a young child that has potentially been abused. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Florence Nightingale »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 pages research paper that presents the career of Florence Nightingale in terms of cause and effect in regards to the course of nursing history. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Nurses and Pediatric Injury Prevention »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that discusses nursing prevention measures in regards to educating parents in regards to using booster seats in cars, following bike safety guidelines and preventing sunburns. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Personal Essays »

Number of Pages: 5

This is a 5 page paper that consists of five different essays on different topics, presenting personal views. The essays are President John F. Kennedy, the Alamo, a favorite childhood memory, future goals (being a nurse), and friendship. There are no sources cited.

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A Comparison of Two Theories in Nursing Metaparadigm »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6 page paper explores the nursing metaparadigm from the perspective of these and other theorists. The totality and simultaneity paradigm are discussed in relation with other applicable theories in the field. Bibliography lists 10 sources sources.

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School Nurses and the Usefulness of Jean Watson's Nursing Paradigm »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page paper explores the applicability of Jean Watson's nursing paradigm on the problem of teen sex, pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Nursing-Sensitive Outcome Indicators »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses an assignment scenario that features an elderly Jewish man, who has been restrained, in terms of nursing-sensitive outcome indicators. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Ethics and Legal Issues in Nursing »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page research paper that describes ethical and legal issues that are applicable to nursing in an assisted living environment. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Comparing Mission and Philosophy Statements in regards to Nursing »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that contrasts and compares the mission and philosophy statements of the University of North Carolina School of Nursing to that of the University of North Carolina Hospitals. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Ethical Dilemmas in Nursing »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page paper that reviews and discusses on article about nursing management. In this article, the authors discuss ethical dilemmas, a decision-making model and they provide a case study as an example. The writer responds to a variety of questions, such as why the article was selected and its relevance. Bibliography lists 1 ...

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Nursing and the Importance of the Team Approach »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page paper considers teams in the nursing environment. The types of teams are delineated and their function discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Improving Human Resources in Health Care »

Number of Pages: 12

This 12 page paper presents a hypothetical case study of a hospital with a very high turnover of ICU registered nurses and an HR department that needs to be upgraded. The paper provides the background on the hospital, the organizational behavior problem, i.e., high turnover and old recruiting methods, the causes of the problems, ...

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Impact of Diabetes Mellitus »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that describes the negative impact of diabetes mellitus, its societal cost and its effect on morbidity and mortality rates, and then addresses how these concerns impact professional nursing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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ANALYSIS OF “MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ACT OF 2020” »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6-page paper provides a focus on national legislation on H.R. 1109, where it currently is, and how it could impact children residing in the state of Georgia. Also included are nurse practitioner, Biblical and ethical viewpoints of the legislation, as well as policy and legislative considerations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Johns Hopkins Model/EBP »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper reports on the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice: Model and Guidelines (JH-NEBP) , which pertains to EBP. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Comparing 2 Articles/Nolte and Ward-Griffin »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper compares 2 articles, Ward-Griffin, St-Amant and Brown (2011) and Nolte, et al. (2017), which address compassion fatigue in nursing. The relationship between the articles is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Research Proposal/Self-Efficacy »

Number of Pages: 7

This 7 page paper pertains to a research proposal regarding the study of set-efficacy and its perceived use among nurses. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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THE PROBLEM OF UNDERPAID NURSING ASSISTANTS »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3-page paper is an essay describing the problem of underpaid certified nursing assistants. The paper uses ethos, pathos and logos arguments. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Sherman/Nursing Management »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper summarizes Sherman (2020), in which the author discusses the knowledge and skills that nursing requires as a discipline. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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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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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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Personal Admissions Essay »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper offers a nursing student a hypothetical example of how she might tailor her own personal admission essay. Bibliography cites 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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Nursing/Both Art and Science »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper addresses the question of whether nursing is an art or a science, and argues that it is both. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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IOM Report on the Future of Nursing »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page paper describes the key message inherent in the IOM 2011 report "The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health." Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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IOM 2010 Report/Issues »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper addresses two recommendations from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. The two recommendations are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Reflections/On the Course »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper offers reflections on a nursing practicum course. The writer provides a hypothetical example of reflections the student can use in writing a personal paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources. `

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Pediatric Nursing and Secondhand Smoke »

Number of Pages: 10

This 10 page paper considers the issue of secondhand smoke and the impact on the health of young children. This paper considers the current research regarding the impact of secondhand smoke and health risks for pediatric patients and attempts to determine the role that nurses can take in reducing the health risks because of ...

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Whistle Blower or Patient Protection Act »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper reviews the Patient Protection Act, also known as the Whistle Blower Act, how it affects nurses, and what the implications and far-reaching effects of this bill can be. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Nurses' Gossip Research Article Assessment »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper revues the research methods adopted by a paper on the role of gossip in the socialisation of nurses. The ethical, moral and practical implications are considered and the relevance of the results with regard to the methods used are discussed. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

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Description of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6 page paper defines and describes the advanced nurse practitioner (APN), including many of the responsibilities they assume. The writer also offers a description of many of the courses required to satisfy the requirements for this certification. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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RN Shortages »

Number of Pages: 8

This 8 page paper contemplates the problem concerning the lack of registered nurses in the world. The reasons why there are less RNs now is discussed.Bibliography lists 9 sources.

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Continuing Learning Plan and Nursing »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper that presents a general discussion emphasizing the importance of computer literacy and information systems knowledge and skills for nurses. The writer then provides a self-assessment and objectives for a continuing education program in these areas. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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FVSNs and School Nurses »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6 page paper looks at the role of the school nurse and how he or she can handle the frequent visitors some call FVSNs. A description of the problem is noted. Solutions are explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Nursing's Servant Leadership Principle »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper consider this leadership principle where there is a higher level of patient discretion and determination over their treatment. The paper looks at this from a management perspective considering the evidence for the theories as well as practical proof of its benefits as well as what this means for nursing mangers. The ...

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Terminating Life Support and Issues of Nursing Ethics »

Number of Pages: 16

A 16 page paper that explores the issue of withdrawing life support interventions. This becomes a particularly difficult and controversial topic when the patient does not have a living will or advanced directive on file. This essay discusses the role of the nurse in this situation and the ethics involved. The writer proposes that this ...

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Analysis of a Nursing Journal Article »

Number of Pages: 7

7 pages in length. The writer provides a thorough analysis of a journal nursing article. No additional sources cited.

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An Article Critique of 'Effects Of Case Management On The Nursing Context - Perceived Quality Of Care, Work Satisfaction, And Control Over Practice' »

Number of Pages: 6

6 pages in length. The writer discusses purpose, review of literature, variables, hypothesis and methodology as they relate to effects of case management on the nursing context. No additional sources cited.

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Second World War and American Women's Roles »

Number of Pages: 8

This 8 page paper provides a look at the roles played by American women during the second world war. Their jobs as nurses and factory workers are highlighted, but many other roles are explored as well. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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Alternative Therapies for the Issue of Advanced Nursing Practice »

Number of Pages: 6

6 pages in length. The fundamental basis of the ANP role is to establish a tangible connection between patient and nurse, while at the same time providing an atmosphere of safety and service combined. Applying this conceptual framework to the issue of alternative therapies, one finds that the ANP is responsible for both ...

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Sigmund Freud, Imogene King, and Nursing »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper. Imogene King's Goal Attainment Theory is explained in relation to her basic concepts. Specific Freudian theories are then discusses, specifically his psychosexual stages and his theory of transference. There are then related to nursing. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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