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Marketing the Visiting Nurse Association »

Number of Pages: 10

This 10-page paper examines the Visiting Nurse Association, its services and how it uses marketing practices. Also included is a literature review about how non-profit organizations market their services and raise funds. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

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Issues of Managed Care and Patient Rights »

Number of Pages: 10

This 10-page paper focuses on the impact of managed care on patient's rights and the ability of nurses to continue advocating for patients. Discussions include what managed care is and how health care is distributed through the system. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

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Brief Nursing History »

Number of Pages: 2

2.5 pages in length. The writer provides a brief history of nursing and the theorists who helped shape the industry. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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MSN Summary and Evaluation »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page paper reviewing and evaluating an MSN program. The paper uses the nurse’s practicum exercise to discuss four terminal objectives of the Master’s program. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Meningitis and Africans in a Cultural Competency Case Study »

Number of Pages: 7

This 7 page paper discusses meningitis and how to implement a health education and immunization program on a college campus by the nursing professional. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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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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Advanced Practice Nursing Issues »

Number of Pages: 12

This 12 page research paper pertains to various issues in advanced practice nursing, such as prescriptive authority, credentialing and privileging, and the collaborative nature of practice within the context of managed care. Bibliography lists 14 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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Moral Distress and Futile Care »

Number of Pages: 15

This 15 page research paper explores the question: Does the delivery of perceived futile care cause the critical care nurse ethical and moral distress? The writer concludes from this investigation of recent literature that the answer is yes and discusses the issues involved. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

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The Use of the Clicker System »

Number of Pages: 8

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the use of a clicker system as a technology in nursing education. The bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Nurse Practitioner Interview »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page essay offers a hypothetical interview with a nurse practitioner in which the NP discusses her beliefs, attitudes and values. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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APN Roles, an Overview »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page research paper pertains to, first of all, the requirements that pertain to licensure of APNs in the State of Idaho, as this pertains directly to the student researching this topic. Then, the writer addresses the emerging roles in regards to advanced practice nursing, APN role development from a theoretical perspective, and APN ...

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The Future of Nursing »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that offers a summation of "The Future of Nursing," a report produced collaborative by the the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) . The writer discusses how the recommendations of the IOM are being implemented by state-based action coalitions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Chief Nursing Officer »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page paper. The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is a supervising administrator in a medical facility, such as a hospital. This essay discusses issues related to the bureaucratic management style. It provides examples using the CNO. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Advanced Practice Nursing Roles »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page research paper pertains to various factors regarding the role of advanced practice nurses (APNs), with a particular emphasis on requirements for APN licensure in the State of Florida . Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Nursing Director, Role and Description »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page research paper focuses on describing the qualities and attributes needed by a nursing director. The concluding page gives a recruitment plan for attracting this sort of individual. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Ethical Dilemma and School Nursing »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page essay offers a hypothetical situation in which a school nurse describes an ethical dilemma with a female Muslim student. The writer states the problem, offers resolution and the rationale for choosing this resolution. No bibliography is offered.

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Not Enough Nurses »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper that provides statistical data on the nursing shortage and turnover. Causes are discussed and suggestions are made. A problem solving method is presented. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Nursing Error and Understaffing »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page research paper uses a nursing scenario that describes a medication error to discuss the issue of understaffing and its impact on patient care. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Caregiver Burnout, Compassion Fatigue »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6 page research paper offers an overview of nursing burnout and compassion fatigue. The writer discusses the warning signs of compassion fatigue/burnout; the nature and causes of associated problems; caregivers' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs; and coping strategies. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Nurse Educator, A Philosophy of Teaching »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page statement offers a student an example of how to state a personal philosophy of teaching as a nurse educator. The writer proposes using multiple intelligence (MI) theory and social learning (SL) theory and describes both perspectives. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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APRN Working to Their Full Extent »

Number of Pages: 10

A 10 page paper. Authorizing Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to diagnose and prescribe medications has been an issue of contention for many years. This position paper focuses on the state of Virginia and provides a definition and explanation of the issue, ethics regarding the issue, consequences if something is not changed, barriers, possible conflicts ...

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Home Health Care Nursing »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper outlines five visits to patient’s homes, the services the home health care nurse provides, and her indispensability. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Nursing Professional Development, An Autobiography, »

Number of Pages: 7

This 7 page essay offers a student a example essay that the student can use as a guide when writing a personal autobiography of her/his professional development as a nurse. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Nursing Professional Development Plan »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page research paper pertains to the professional development plan of a nurse who is about to assume the role of Director of Cardiovascular Services and Acute Care. Her short-term and long-term plans are described, as well as the factors that will affect her long-term development. Bibliography lists 6 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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Catheter-Associated UTI Training »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page paper that discusses several issues that apply to nursing education. They are: identifying the topic for training (catheter-associated urinary tract infections and their causes and prevalence), a comprehensive educational model that can be used, and an explanation of different motivational theories. Bibliography lists 6 sources. x

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Issues in Educating for Nurses »

Number of Pages: 10

A 10 page paper. This essay presents an overview of learning theories, the needs of diverse learners and how to recruit a more culturally diverse nursing population, motivation, and assessment. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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Nursing Educators and Professional Focus »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper provides an overview of personal professional development for a nurse. This paper is an example of how to present a professional development paper, with specific examples. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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American Nursing Shortage »

Number of Pages: 8

This 8 page research paper offers and overview of the nursing shortage in the US. The writer provides a brief history of the shortage, its causes and proposed strategies for its solution. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Nursing and Transformational Leadership »

Number of Pages: 5

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of transformational leadership in nursing. Beverly Malone is upheld as an example. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Guide to Nursing Leadership »

Number of Pages: 15

This is a 15 page paper that provides an overview of nursing leadership. The need to balance transformative and authoritarian styles is examined in depth. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

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Overview of the American Nurses Association »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page research paper/essay offers a description of the American Nurses Association (ANA). The writer discusses its the organization's aim and activities, as well as its emphasis on evidence-based practice. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Interprofessinal Collaboration »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page paper that uses the Future of Nursing report from the Institute of Medicine, Committee on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The essay emphasizes interprofessional collaboration. The essay also comments on positive and negative communication climates and dealing with conflict. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Nursing Assessments Head to Toe »

Number of Pages: 4

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of nursing assessments. An example of a head to toe assessment is given. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

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Education in Health Care »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page paper that discusses different aspects of health education: patient education, basic nursing education, community education, and staff education. The COPA model is explained. 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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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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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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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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Nursing Leadership Organizations »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page paper. This essay reports the student’s time-management self-assessment scores with an interpretation, discusses different leadership theories, comments on the difference between management and leadership, and reports a number of nursing organizations, both domestic and international. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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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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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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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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