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ADDRESSING THE CRITICAL NURSING SHORTAGE »

Number of Pages: 9

This 9-page paper discusses shortages in nursing, and suggestions for recruiting and retention. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Community Nursing/Social Ecology Model »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that discusses the Social Ecology Model and its applications to community nursing and health. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Nurse's Knowledge of Breast Cancer Screening »

Number of Pages: 12

This 12 page paper provides an overview of a research article on breast cancer and the role of nurse practitioners. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

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Comparing System Theories in Nursing »

Number of Pages: 4

This 4 page paper provides an overview of systems theories and the impacts that these have had on nursing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Nurse Staffing Issues »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that examines a variety of issues that relate to human resource management and nurse staffing. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Hospital Administration »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses aspects of the role of CEO and aspects of nursing leadership. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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H.R. 724/Nursing Education Act of 2009 »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that summarizes and discusses this nursing legislation, which is currently before Congress.

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Chain of Command in Nursing »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses this concept in relation to nursing practice. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Community Nursing and the Concepts of Community and Aggregates »

Number of Pages: 3

This 3 page paper discsuses the concepts of community and aggregates as they apply to community nursing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Teenage Pregnancy »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page research paper that examines the problem of adolescent pregnancy and how nursing can address this problem. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Impact of Professional Development »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper that addresses the importance of professional development for nurses. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Nursing Contracts »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page overview of several different types of nursing contracts. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Christian Beliefs in Nursing »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses how Christian belief can shape nursing practice. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Nursing Theory/Florence Nightingale »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that discusses the contributions of Florence Nightingale to nursing theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Nursing Shortage »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses the issues and proposed solutions for the current nursing shortage. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Family and Health Promotion »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses the centrality of families to health promotion and pediatric nursing care. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Nursing Theorist Websites »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that reviews several nursing theory websites. Bibliography lists 3 sources

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Nursing Knowledge Resources Online »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses various sites on the Internet where nursing knowledge is available. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Crimean War and Nightingale »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses Nightingale’s significance to nursing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Hypertension Education for African American Patients »

Number of Pages: 10

A 10 page research paper that discusses a nursing educational intervention that is geared towards helping African Americans manage hypertension. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

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Effective Nursing Leadership, Management »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses the difference between nursing leadership and management and the use of power. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Becoming a Nurse Manager »

Number of Pages: 7

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the role of a nurse manager and the salary and educational requirements. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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RN vs. BSN, Advantages for Nurses »

Number of Pages: 10

A 10 page research paper that discusses the reasons for obtaining a baccalaureate degree as an entry into nursing practice. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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Spirituality in Nursing Practice - Literature Review »

Number of Pages: 13

This 13 page paper provides an overview of the nature of spirituality and the impacts for nursing practice. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

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Nursing Philosophy for Professional Practice »

Number of Pages: 7

A 7 page research paper that discusses a student-formulated professional philosophy of nursing practice, which is that making clinical judgment decisions in nursing care should be comfort based and founded on an understanding and knowledge of the patient’s continuous evolving physical and mental state. This examination of literature discusses how this philosophy can be ...

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Nursing Theory Sites »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that summarizes and discusses 3 nursing theory sites. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Preventing Nursing Injury in the Workplace »

Number of Pages: 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses how to prevent nursing workplace injuries, focusing on back and needlestick injuries. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Quality Improvement/Pressure Ulcers »

Number of Pages: 4

A 4 page research paper that discusses a quality improvement initiative for PU prevention in nursing home care. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Nursing Professionalism »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page paper which examines the position of nursing professionalism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Nursing History and Theorists »

Number of Pages: 8

8 pages in length. One's view of nursing as a discipline and approach to nursing practice is influenced by a particular theoretical/conceptual model. While all nursing models have elements in common, each model proposes a slightly different manner by which to view the essential nursing concepts and various approaches to nursing. Understanding the evolution ...

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Nursing Implications of IV Infiltration »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper considers the probelm of IV infiltration from a nursing perspective and focuses on the application of preventative measures to inform nursing practice. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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The Role of Family Nurse Practitioner »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page research paper that focuses on the expanding role for nurse practitioners (NPs). The writer examines the role of Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) as a career option, the needed skills and the general framework for educational requirements. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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Nursing Theory of Imogene King Critiqued »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page outline of Imogene King's "General Systems Framework" theory. Developed during the mid 1960s and first published in 1971, this theory emphasizes the importance of the interaction between nurses and patients. Views this interaction as an open system which is in constant interaction with a variety of environmental factors. Points ...

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Quitting Smoking Through Nursing Intervention »

Number of Pages: 13

This 13 page paper provides an overview of the current literature and a methodology for assessing the impacts of nurse-interventions in smoking cessation, a necessary element in determining decreased risk and incidence of lung cancer. This paper outlines the central features of four articles, and also provides a methodology for considering the problem and ...

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Nursing, Employment Satisfaction, and Shortage of Nurses »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page paper. There is a shortage of working registered nurses that will become critical within the next ten years. This essay discusses the reasons for the shortage. It also discusses the factors that are associated with job satisfaction within the nursing profession. Data included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Advanced Nursing and the Theory of Rosemarie Parse »

Number of Pages: 8

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the central application of Rosemarie Parse's theoretical approach in the application of advanced nursing practices. This paper considers the role of the nurse practitioner and the significance of applying Parse's theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Pregnancy, Drug Use, and Nursing »

Number of Pages: 6

A 6 page research paper that addresses how nurses and nursing practice can have a positive impact on the pregnancies of substance-addicted mothers and their offspring. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Nursing's Philosophy of Caring »

Number of Pages: 5

This 5 page paper considers the role of a caring philosophy in today's nursing environment. The writer looks at the role of caring in the nursing profession and how the attitudes are changing with the adoption of the new approaches and models. The writer also considers how these are likely to develop in the future. ...

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Nursing Homes and Professional Conflict »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6 page tutorial paper discusses conflicts that are ongoing in nursing homes. The issue has to do with under-staffing these facilities. It is based on a conflict between profits and care but the human side is the conflict between nurses and administrators. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Shortage of Nurses »

Number of Pages: 9

A 9 page research paper that examines the nursing shortage that is wrecking havoc on the nation's health facilities, particularly hospitals. The writer discusses the causes of the shortage, how nurses feel about the shortage, and possible solutions. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

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Field of Nursing and Education Importance »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6 page paper looks at educational models, with a focus on the ADN degree. Questions regarding competence, as well as whether or not nursing programs should impose limits, and what type of degree should be required, are discussed. Both sides of controversies in nursing education, as seen through the eyes of health care administration, ...

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PDAs as a Home Nursing Boon »

Number of Pages: 9

A 9 page research paper that examines how PDAs (personal digital assistants) are being utilized as support for home nursing. The writer argues that home nurses need support and that PDAs constitute an efficient and economical way of obtaining it. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Derived Theory of Smoking Relapse Analyzed »

Number of Pages: 7

This 7 page paper evaluates the derived theory of smoking relapse in respect to nursing. A model found in Chinn & Kramer's Theory of Nursing is utilized for analysis. Various elements of the theory are discussed inclusive of its importance and accessibility. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Nursing and Professionalism »

Number of Pages: 6

This 6 page paper looks at the concept of professionalism as it concerns nursing. Reasons why nurses are not seen as professionals are explored. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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A. Retsas' Article 'Problematic telephone orders Empowering nurses through action research' Article Reviewed »

Number of Pages: 7

This 7 page article review provides an analysis and critique of the article entitled "Problematic telephone orders: Empowering nurses through action research" by A. Retsas. The article is centered on the problem of nurses taking medication orders via the telephone, something prohibited by Australian law unless there is an emergency. No additional sources ...

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Confused Elderly Patient Case Study »

Number of Pages: 12

This 12 page paper provides a case study of an elderly patient who arrives at an emergency room in a confused state. Techniques a nurse can use to help in diagnosis—which is likely concussion—and ways to make the patient feel comfortable, are examined. Degrees of concussion and symptoms are discussed. The paper ...

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How Health is Defined by 2 Theories of Nursing »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that investigates and discusses two different nursing theories, how they define health, and how this definition of health impacts nursing practice. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Safety and Nursing »

Number of Pages: 7

A 7 page research paper that examines the ramifications of the topic of nursing safety. The writer not only addresses this from the perspective of patient safety, but also from what a nurse needs to know about legal responsibility in today's health system where cost efficiency sometimes overshadows safety concerns. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Mentorship in the Nursing Profession »

Number of Pages: 5

A 5 page research paper that examines the role that mentoring plays in today's nursing profession. The writer argues the practice of mentorship is still one of the principal ways in which the professional standards of nursing are passed on to the less-experienced, while also offering them encouragement and enhancing the formal educational process. Bibliography ...

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Nursing Research and its Significance »

Number of Pages: 7

7 pages in length. Research in any field is vital to the industry's lifeblood; however, it may mean the difference between life and death within the practice of nursing. Clearly, cutting edge research is pertinent not only as a means by which to protect a given patient's health, but it is also necessary ...

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