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Burnout and Stress in Nursing »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page paper discusses the causes of burnout of those in the nursing profession and what one can do to avoid it. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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Nursing Diagnosis and Body Image Disturbance Case Study »

Number of Pages: 10

A 10 page research paper that discussing a case study in which the nursing diagnosis of Body Image Disturbance (BID) was made. The writer differentiates between this diagnosis and Self-Esteem Disturbance, defines BID, and possible interventions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Case Study on Nursing Leadership »

Number of Pages: 2

A 2.5 page paper that comments on the types of leadership positions nurse may fill and then discusses leadership styles. This case study is about an authoritarian manager, that style is described. The writer then discusses the organizational culture and the need for this manager to adopt a different style. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Ireland's Nurse Practitioner Role »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page research paper that contrasts and compares the role of advanced nurse practitioner in various countries, with specific focus on how these roles compare with NP practice in Ireland. Bibliography lists 6 source.

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Medication Error Reduction Lesson Plan »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page paper. This is a lesson plan for teaching nurses to teach other staff to teach mentally disabled patients to take their medication properly. The lesson begins with objectives and materials needed. The introduction offers data regarding medication errors. Technology solutions to this problem are discussed, e.g., bar coding. The author then discusses ...

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Overview of Home Health Nursing Field »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page research paper that examines the field of home health nursing. This examination looks at the conceptual, philosophical, and legal foundation to this field. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Nursing Case Mgmt./Asthma »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that discusses nursing case management in regards to asthma patients, with particular focus on schools and pediatric case management of asthma. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Nurses & Liability Insurance »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page research paper that discusses whether or not nurses should purchase individual liability insurance. This examination of this issue looks at the issues involved in this debate and what experts advise in order to determine a reasonable position based on current fact. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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Teaching About STIs to Young Teens »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that offers a proposed nursing educational plan for teaching session with high school freshmen concerning sexually transmitted infections. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Skills Needed by a Forensic Nurse »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper considers what skills are needed by a forensic mental health nurse when looking after patients in a medium secure unit. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

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Nursing Economics/ Fiscal Realities »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that looks at several economic factors affecting American healthcare. The writer argues that the American healthcare system is in crisis. There are numerous economic issues that currently plague the nation's healthcare system and consequently seriously impact nursing. Examination of even of few of these issues points toward the serious need ...

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The Increase In Cesarean Procedures »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper that discusses the increase in the number of Cesarean deliveries. The essay reports the data, what certain organizations say about the ethics of unnecessary Cesareans and discusses the complications and risks of primary and repeat Cesareans. The writer also comments on what nurses can and cannot do about this issue. ...

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Substance Abuse in Nursing »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page overview of the growing problem of substance abuse within the nursing profession. This paper delineates the causes and the potential solutions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Article Critique/Nurses & Tobacco »

Number of Pages: 7

A 7 page article critique that addresses research performed by Heath, et al (2004). The writer summarizes and analyzes the various section of this qualitative study, which addresses tobacco-use by nurses. No other sources cited.

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Nurse Education: Lesson Plan for Navigating a User Crisis »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper discussing learner characteristics, developmental stages and readiness to learn for a group of mental health nurses when devising a lesson plan for handling users in crisis. An appendix discusses the ASSURE model and provides a lesson plan overview for a five-session course of study employing lecture, role play and demonstration. ...

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Clinical Nurse Leaders/Are They Needed? »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research/opinion paper in which the writer, first of all, offers background on what the clinical nurse leader is and the specifics of the debate surrounding the creation of this role. Then the writer offers a personal opinion about the role and argues that it is not needed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Case Scenario/Alcohol Abuse »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper that discusses how a family nurse practitioner should address a case scenario that is indicative of alcohol abuse. DSM-IV criteria is discussed, along with suggestions for diagnostic instruments and interventions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Nursing Philosophy and Occupational Focus »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page paper provides an overview of a philosophy on nursing and applies it to occupational focus. This paper relates theoretical views, including those of Jean Watson. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Online Education/Professional Development »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper that is a tutorial to a nursing student on how that student might go about reporting on the use of online education for professional development at the student's healthcare organization. The writer focuses on discussing the Felder-Silverman model of learning, as this model might be applied to the HealthStream online ...

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Reducing Absenteeism/Nursing Home »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that looks at the problem of absenteeism in nursing home employees, with particular focus on absenteeism among assistive personnel. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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U.S. Nursing Shortage »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page research paper, which includes a brief abstract, which addresses the problem of the U.S. nursing shortage. This examination of the shortage, first of all, looks at the causes for the shortage and then explores the possible solutions that have been proposed, before offering conclusions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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Stem Cell Research: Societal Implications »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page overview of the societal implications of this controversial research. The author approaches the subject from the perspective of the scientist and the nurse who are directly and peripherally involved in the research. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Nursing/Entry into Practice »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that discussing the controversy over educational entry levels into nursing practice. The writer defines and describes the three entry levels and then discusses the debate before offering an opinion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Ethical Dilemma/Canadian Nursing Practice »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page research paper that addresses the problem of limited resources in Canadian nursing healthcare. The writer cites CNA sources in discussing this issue in relation to a specific case scenario. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Music as a Nursing Intervention »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper offers a brief literature review, which summarizes and compares five nursing studies that addressed the use of music in regards to reducing anxiety and/or pain associated with medical procedures. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Benner’s Novice to Expert Theory of Nursing »

Number of Pages: 7

A 7 page research paper that examines and discusses the Novice to Expert theory of Patricia Benner, which, as its names implies, focuses on the process of professional development that charts the evolution of a novice to an expert nurse. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Women's Role In WWI And The Agricultural Adjustment Act »

Number of Pages: 3

3 pages in length. Women were counted on like never before to maintain the home during World War I; however, as much as they were instrumental in keeping those home fires burning while the men were away at battle, they also played an important role in the war effort itself by taking jobs, not ...

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Statistics in Two Articles »

Number of Pages: 9

This 9 page paper looks two articles in nursing research to examine the way that they use statistics. The articles are examined separately and the use of descriptive and inferential statistics, the use of tables and the results that were reached. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

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Importance & Application of Nursing Theory »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that first discusses the usefulness of nursing theories to practice and then looks at this topic further by discussing specific applications to practice. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Online Clinical Resources »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that offers a brief introduction to finding online scholarly sources useful to nurses on the Internet. Then, the writer offers an annotated bibliography that includes 7 sources.

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Non-punitive Nursing Culture/Medical Errors »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that discusses the importance of nonpunitive nursing culture, which tends to support the reporting of medication errors and thereby facilitates systems improvement. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Self Analysis »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page essay that offers advice and examples to a student on how to write a self-analysis. The student in question indicates that she plans a nursing career, so the essay is oriented towards this career choice. No bibliography is offered.

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Concept Analysis/Acute Pain »

Number of Pages: 11

An 11 page research paper that offers a nursing concept analyses of acute pain. The writer reviews and summarizes relevant literature and then offers model, related and borderline cases. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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Nursing Unions »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that addresses the topic of nurses unions. The writer argues that examination of the surrounding unionization and the process of collaborative bargaining shows that unionization can often facilitate, rather than hinder, productive working relationships. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Nurse Staffing Ratios »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses mandatory nurse-to-patient ratios, the experience of the State of California, whether other state are following suit, and deduction from relevant literature. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Article Analysis/Urinary Incontinence Study »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page article critique that summarizes and analyzes a study on urinary incontinence among nursing home residents in the Southeastern US. No additional sources cited.

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Evaluating A Health Promotion Pamphlet »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that consists primarily of a detailed evaluation of a health-promotional pamphlet published by Eckerd’s Pharmacies and available to the general public. The last page of the paper answers 2 brief questions pertaining to nursing education. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Nurses and Drug Abuse »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper looks at the issue of drug abuse or addiction and nurses. The argumentative paper discusses the level of addiction and argues that given the range of influencing factors that addiction rates appear to be relativity low and that this issue f onuses with addiction problems does not receive sufficient attention. The ...

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Magnet Status and Evidence-Based Practice »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper discussing the Magnet Hospital Recognition Program, its benefits to hospitals and how it can contribute to the growth of evidence-based nursing practice. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Research on ICU Psychosis »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page that examines 3 journal articles on ICU psychosis. The writer uses tutorial language in order to aid the student in writing his/her reactions as a nurse to this literature. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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The Role of the Registered Nurse in Educating Teens about STDs/HIV »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6 page paper describes the way in which RNs can educate teens about sexually transmitted diseases, and why a nurse, rather than another medical professional, is the person to do so. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Filipino Culture »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page paper which examines the culture of the Filipino people as it could relate to a nurse who must be knowledgeable about such things. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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The Role of the Registered Nurse in Educating Teens about STDs/HPV »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6 page paper describes the way in which RNs can educate teens about sexually transmitted diseases, in particular the human papillomavirus, and why a nurse, rather than another medical professional, is the best person to do so. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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A Concept Diagram »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper provides an overview of a set of nursing concepts and then creates a concept diagram, which is then used to create three hypotheses. No sources cited.

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Coping Strategies & Influences on Student Nurse »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page paper that offers a nursing study advice on how to write an essay that addresses coping/defense mechanisms and personal influences. Tutorial language is used. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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BNP Assays (Article Summary) »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper provides a citation and summary for an article entitled BNP Assays: Predicting the Future of CHF Patients that appears in a 2006 issue of The Nurse Practitioner. No other sources are used.

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A Future in Nephrology »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page research paper that offers a guide to a nursing student, using considerable tutorial language, on how to produce a personal statement regarding the student’s values, beliefs, strengths, weaknesses and plans for the next five years. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Family in Med/Surg Nursing »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper that discusses the importance of the family in the health of society and examines the issues involved from the perspective of med/surg nursing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Antibiotic Prophylaxis, Surgery & Accountability »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper that, first of all, addresses issues associated with antibiotic prophylaxis in surgical patients to prevent infections, but then relates this topic to issues of nursing accountability. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Personal Philosophy of Nursing »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper/essay that offers considerable tutorial language in order to aid a student in writing an account of the student’s personal philosophy of nursing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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