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School Nursing and Disaster Planning »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that presents a scenario involving an explosion and then discusses the appropriate response by the school nurse. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Nursing Personal Leadership Development Plan »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page research paper that offers advice to a student on how to construct a nursing personal leadership development plan. Topics covered include leadership values, ethics and strategies for accomplishing goals. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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The Nursing Shortage »

Number of Pages: 3

This PowerPoint presentation includes 9 slides plus a bibliography. The topic is the nursing shortage. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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Adding an Athletic Trainer to the Sports Medicine Clinic »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page paper promoting the concept of adding an athletic trainer to a sports medicine clinic. The paper argues that an existing sports medicine clinic has the opportunity to use athletic trainers on staff in the same roles that nurse practitioners and physician assistants fill in the practices of internists, gynecologists and other ...

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Non-Clinical Director Functions »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper/essay that provides to a nursing student on who to describe observations of the duties of the director of hospital non-clinical services, such as housekeeping and maintenance. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Nursing Diagnoses/National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper/essay that uses the example of the Griswold family, as portrayed in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, in order to discuss family communication interaction. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Nursing Theories Core Concepts »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page paper that begins by presenting a metaparadigm of core concepts for nursing theories. The paper then briefly explains Orem's theory and Leninger's theory and comments on how they demonstrate the metaparadigm. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Impact of Professional Environment on Nursing Knowledge »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page research paper that discusses the parameters of what is evolved in a hospital achieving Magnet status, with a focus on how this impacts the integration of theory and research data into clinical nursing practice. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Nurse’s Role in Healthy People 2010 Agenda »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper/essay in which the writer offers advice to a student nurse on describing a personal role in the Healthy People 2010 agenda. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Colby/Deaths of Nancy Cruzan »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page research paper/essay that discusses the issues involved in the case of Nancy Cruzan, as discussed in William Colby’s book Long Goodbye. Cruzan was in a persistent vegetative state when life support was finally withdrawn due to a U.S. Supreme Court decision. The writer focuses on the ethical issues involved from a nursing ...

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Nursing Case Study & Critical Thinking Styles »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page examination of a thinking problem that considers a nursing case study. Various styles of thinking are accorded a different color “cap” and issues are explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Dorothea Orem - Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory »

Number of Pages: 9

A 9 page paper that begins by reporting the Orem's development of her theory over time. The major part of this essay explains Orem's self-care deficit nursing theory and reports a case study. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Nurse Training and Retention Act of 2007 »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that, first of all, reports on the contents of this Senate bill and then discusses its ramifications for nursing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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NP role in EDs/Study Article Critique »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper that offers a summary and critique of a research study conducted by Thrasher and Purc-Stephenson (2008), which investigated the satisfaction levels of patients seen by nurse practitioners within the context of the emergency department environment. No additional sources cited.

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HOSPITAL CASE STUDY »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3-page paper focuses on a suggestion to a hospital to help shore up its finances and patient base, while examining nurse retention. Bibliography list 1 source.

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Role of Public Health Nurse/Diabetes Care »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that addresses the role of public health nursing in regards to elderly population with diabetes. The writer stresses the importance of self-management and educational intervention. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Artificial Nutrition/hydration & Terminal Pediatric Patient »

Number of Pages: 10

A 10 page research paper that discusses the ethical issues involved in withholding or withdrawing artificial nutrition and hydration from a terminally ill child. The writer describes the various types of artificial nutrition and hydration and their benefits and risks, as well as the ethical principles of beneficence, non-malfeasance, etc. within the context of this ...

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Role of Charge Nurse »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page essay that discusses the implications of a significant question: "Why should I inform my charge nurse if the patient is in critical condition"? Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Gibbs Cycle Analysis of Constipation in the Elderly »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page paper assessing an interview with a long term care nurse revealing non-drug interventions to relieve constipation in the elderly, assess using Gibbs model of reflection. The paper includes four interview questions. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Kolcaba's Comfort Theory Of Nursing »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page paper that describes and discuses Kolcaba's comfort theory. The metaparadigms are identified as are the four aspects of comfort and the three types of comfort. The theory is analyzed through the report of successes. The writer discusses application of the study with examples and finally discusses rural nursing and whether Kolcaba's ...

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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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Hildegard Peplau: Applications in Advanced Practice Nursing »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page review of Peplau’s Theory of Interpersonal Relations and its applications to advanced practice nursing. Peplau’s theory is analyzed using the criteria identified by Monti and Tingen. Bibliography lists 2 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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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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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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Theory Analysis/Peplau »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper that summarizes and evaluates Hildegard Peplau's nursing theory, the Theory of Interpersonal Relations. The writer describes its key elements and then offers brief evaluation, with examples of its application. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Ethical Issues/Living Wills »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper/essay that offers an example paper to a nursing student in regards to possible response to a scenario involving ethics, the existence of a living will and the right course of action. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Observing a Religious Service »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page essay that describes a hypothetical observation by the author of a Jewish religious service that is then related to implications for nursing care. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Newman's Theory & Applications for Practice »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses 2 issues. First of all, the writer discusses the differences and similarities between the theories of Margaret Newman and Martha Rogers; and then discusses how the application of Newman's theory will change and improve the nursing practice of the student. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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3 Nursing Diagnoses for an Elderly Patient »

Number of Pages: 9

A 9 page research paper that, first, presents a case scenario and then offers 3 nursing diagnoses that apply to the case. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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Evaluating 2 Nursing Web Sites on EBP »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper/essay that summarizes the resources available on 2 nursing websites: the Joanna Brigs Institute and the Sigma Theta Tau International. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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ADHD and the Role of the Psychiatric Nurse »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page overview of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. This paper describes symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. The emphasis is made that psychiatric nurses are in an advantageous position to positively influence the treatment of patients with ADHD. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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ADHD: A Critique of the Research »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page critique of the literature on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. This paper describes symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. The emphasis is made that psychiatric nurses are in an advantageous position to positively influence the treatment of patients with ADHD. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Nursing Management Issue/Medication Error »

Number of Pages: 11

An 11 page research paper that addressing this issue. This examination of the problem of medication errors focuses on the context of mental health nursing within the United Kingdom (UK); however, this is a problem that is systemic to all modern healthcare systems; therefore, informative sources outside the UK will also be consulted. After examining ...

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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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Mandated Nurse-to-Patient Ratios »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page research paper that discusses the controversial subject of mandated nurse-to-patient ratios, including a focus on the law in California. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Homeless Veterans with PTSD »

Number of Pages: 15

A 15 page research paper that discusses this topic. This examination of literature specifically examines the target population homeless veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), what this entails, and the role of the nurse educator in addressing the needs of this population. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

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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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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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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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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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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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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 Theory: Hildegard Peplau »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page research paper that examines, summarizes and describes the theoretical perspective of Hildegard Peplau, one of the most influential nursing theorists of the twentieth century. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Bipolar Disorder »

Number of Pages: 10

A 10 page research paper that discusses bipolar disorder Examination of literature on this topic indicates some of what has been learned in treating bipolar disorder, and this information suggests conclusions as to how nurses can improve their practice and care of these patients. The writer offers a summary of four relevant studies. Bibliography lists ...

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