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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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Nursing And Case Management: Abstract Of Qualitative Study Article »

Number of Pages: 3

3 pages in length. The writer provides a brief abstract of a qualitative study article on nursing case management. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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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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Continuous Quality of Care »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper examines the CQI concept. How it applies to nursing is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Prenatal and Postnatal Care Intervention »

Number of Pages: 16

This 16 page paper considers the way that intervention nursing in the community may be used to reduce the infant mortality rate and increase birth weights of new born babies in African American families. The paper considers the background and explains how home visits need to be instigated so that they do add value to ...

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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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Health Promotion Rationale and Coronary Heart Disease »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page research paper that discusses the prevalence of coronary heart disease (CHD) in the US. CHD results in an average of 500,000 deaths per year in the US alone (Link and Tanner, 2001). The following examination of CHD looks at its prevalence and incidence from a demographically perspective; its causation and risk factors; ...

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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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Sections D and E of an Insulin IV Therapy Plan Development »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page continuation of the development process of a pilot program for nurses to teach the effectiveness of insulin IV drip therapy on the regular medical unit, rather than transferring the patient to ICU, which often requires transferring the most stable ICU patient to the regular medical unit. The paper includes implementation and ...

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Changing a Dangerous Situation »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper that, first, outlines a problem, failure to examine charts as part of the end-of-shift report, and then discusses how a staff nurse can institute change, referring to change theory and the empirical-rational model for management. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Pregnancy and Smoking »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of cigarette smoking during pregnancy. This paper is written from a nursing perspective. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Falls and Senior Citizen Patients »

Number of Pages: 10

A 10 page research paper that examines nursing and medical literature relating to falls and the elderly. This literature review discusses the significance of falls the elderly; intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors; precautions/interventions that can be taken and the negative drawbacks to the use of side rails. Bibliography lists 7 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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Literature Review on Dementia and Healthcare Employee Attitudes »

Number of Pages: 7

This 7 page paper provides an overview of existing literature regarding the nature of dementia and the impacts of physician/nurse attitudes. Bibliography lists 15 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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Overview on the Shortage of Nurses »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page overview of the specifics of the nursing shortage. The writer discusses the extent and seriousness of the problem, its causes and proposed solutions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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High School Incorporation of Programs on Anger Management »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper is an example for a proposal to implement an anger management program into the highschool of a culturally diverse community, utilizing the nursing staff. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Nurse's Role in Pediatric AIDS »

Number of Pages: 10

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the issue of pediatric AIDS, or acquired immune deficiency syndrome. This paper specifically considers the role of the nurse. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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A Project for Nursing Administration »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper provides an overview of a learning agreement and project outline in nursing administration, that specifically addresses the issue of Code Blue protocols and the education of staff. Bibliography lists 3 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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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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Transcultural Nursing »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6 page paper provides an overview of transcultural nursing. Specific examples are demonstrated in respect to various groups such as Hispanics, African Americans and Mexican Americans. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Nursing Leadership Environment Assessment Survey »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that refers to information pertaining to the Leadership Environment Assessment Survey and offers a nursing student an example paper pertaining to the student's healthcare organization and improvement on leadership issues based on the survey results. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Nursing, Immobility, and its Consequences »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper explores consequences of immobility and what nurses can do to alleviate some of the problems. The concept is defined and an overview is provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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An Analysis of a Article on Nursing Home Care and Medicaid Payments »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page summation and analysis on an August 2004 study performed by Grabowski and Angelelli on the relationship between Medicaid payments and nursing home care. No additional sources cited.

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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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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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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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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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Nursing Home Conflict and Resolution »

Number of Pages: 11

This 11 page paper outlines ten potential conflicts in nursing home care. Solutions are proposed and stakeholders are identified in respect to each problem studied. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Nursing and Family's Role »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page paper looks at the role of the family from a nursing perspective, considering the psychological, the sociological and social factors that will impact on the family and therefore the patient. The bibliography cites 2 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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Discussion of Professional Nursing »

Number of Pages: 9

This 9 page research paper offers an extensive discussion of the nature of nursing, its definition and what this discipline a profession. The writer also offer suggestions to the student for drawing on personal background and in composing the student's personal philosophy. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

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Kolcaba and Holistic Care »

Number of Pages: 8

An 8 page research paper that offers a literature review is for a study, which is for a study that deals with how Kolcaba's theory of holistic comfort can provide a framework that facilitates improving patient care and service within an outpatient ambulatory surgical facility, particularly in regards to peri-anesthesia nursing. This also includes a ...

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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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Sarasota, Florida's Doctors Hospital »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper discusses this specific hospital, reporting their mission, vision and values statements, and their decision making process. The writer also comments on the types of nursing staff at the hospital and the training opportunities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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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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Vancouver, British Columbia and Homelessness »

Number of Pages: 10

A 10 page research paper that examines homelessness in this Canadian city. This examination of the homeless problem in Vancouver, first of all examines the scope of the problem, and then looks at health ramifications that this entails. Then, the programs that are currently in placed are examined prior to making specific community health nursing ...

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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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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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Need for Cultural Competent Care »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page research paper that discusses the meaning of "culture" and "cultural diversity" and then applies this understanding to the significance of providing culturally competent nursing care with a special focus on Australia. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Issues Pertaining to Hospital Facilities »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that, first of all, describes the equipment required for caring for bariatric patients safely and, secondly, discusses the lighting requirements required by a hospital inpatient room, a nursing home and a neonatal ICU. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Texas Physicians and Nurse Practitioners »

Number of Pages: 9

This 9-page paper examines the relationship between advanced practice nurses and physicians in Texas. The essay discusses the attitudes of physicians toward APNs, and explores legislation passed that provides somewhat more freedom for APNs to define the scope of their duties. Also included in the paper are examples of how successful APN/MD relationships work. Bibliography ...

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Australia's Shortages of Nurses »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page research paper that looks at the nursing shortage with a focused view on Australia. The depth of the shortage, the reasons behind the shortage, and what is being doing done are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Journal of Advanced Nursing Article 'Heparin and Haematoma Does Ice Make A Difference?' I »

Number of Pages: 3

3 pages in length. The writer reviews a journal article [from the Journal Of Advanced Nursing] containing a quantitative investigation into the physical characteristics of a specific and accepted procedure. Full citation for the article is included.

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Nursing Organization Leadership Approaches »

Number of Pages: 10

This 10 page paper provides an overview of some of the central issues in facing a nursing organization that utilizes a high number of unlicensed support personnel. This paper considers the application of contemporary theories, including management, the quality movement and communication theories as they can be applied to the specifics of one ...

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Alcoholic Patients and Nursing »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper looks at the problems and the nurse may encounter when treating an alcoholic, the ways they may treat the patient and overcome the barrier s and how they may then disengage from therapeutic relationship. The bibliography cites 16 sources.

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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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Role Development Appraisal in BSN and RN Student Programs »

Number of Pages: 6

6 pages in length. The writer discusses the role nursing students play in the overall development of various concepts and applications within the industry. Bibliography lists 10 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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