Essays and Research Papers on Nursing

This 5 page report discusses how, in school, it may seem as though "ethics," fall into some clear cut areas, and we might nod a little to ourselves, thinking we have a rough handle on the types of moral decisions we might be considering during our professional lives This author suggests that another layer of parameters exists concerning elder abuse, ...

This 10 page report discusses what an “integrated clinical pathway” is and the purposes associated with it Simply enough, a clinical pathway is precisely what the name suggests . . . a path to follow. It serves as a multi-disciplinary guideline in relationship to the treatment, prognosis, and outcomes a nursing team might expect to see regarding a particular patient’s ...

A 10 page paper that reviews two journal articles, one a qualitative study and one a quantitative study. Each address high blood pressure in the Black population. The writer also discusses why these studies are important to nurses. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page overview of the diagnosis and intervention required to detect and alleviate cases of abuse involving the fabrication of a non-existent illness or injury in another for the purposes of gaining attention and sympathy for the victim’s caretaker. This paper provides a concise definition of Munchausen by Proxy and descriptions of activities ...

This 6 page report discusses a horrific condition with virtually no positive outcomes known as cachexia. Cachexia is characterized by a dramatic loss of triglycerides from adipose tissue and proteins from skeletal muscle. Although it superficially resembles starvation, it is virtually immune to nutritional intervention. It is a complex syndrome and accounts for nearly a third of cancer deaths. Cachexia is ...

A 5 page paper which examines the professional behavior of nurses and other medical professionals as seen in Anne Fadinman's book "The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down." The paper also presents an overall examination of this book as it relates to the clash of two perspectives, the American medical profession and the Hmong people. No additional sources cited. ...

This 10 page paper considers the role of stress in patients and how the application of accepted models may be seen as dealing with only parts of the problem. Stress can be seen as a constraining factor in the recovery of patients due to the physical and psychological impact this. The writer exploring the Neuman ...

A 5 page discussion of the health impacts of hypertension. This paper defines hypertension and outlines its impacts to cardiovascular and renal function in particular. Presenting the case study of a fictional patient who presents to the emergency room with chest pain, the author reviews the diagnostic techniques which are utilized and the ...

7 pages in length. According to Haddon's Matrix, injuries are caused by a combination circumstances and pre-existing conditions, also termed a chain of events. By employing the matrix as a means by which to identify causative factors for a local injury problem, the student will readily understand how this particular method is quite ...

This 5 page paper provides a concept analysis regarding quality of life. Within the analysis, many examples are given. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of some of the central elements related to the nursing care process and the patient, including patient assessments, team approaches and the process of patient care. This paper considers these elements in the modern health care environment, including community health models under the United Kingdom's National Health ...

This 8 page paper takes a look at the concept of patient autonomy. Many examples are provided and the subject is discussed in depth. Annotated bibliography is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

8 pages in length. Any compromise of good health becomes a significant concern to the elderly, inasmuch as their advanced age, housing arrangements and limited income often preclude appropriate treatment and speedy recovery. Older Canadians have much more difficulty warding off contagious illnesses like influenza and must pay particular attention to even the ...

This paper, geared toward the nursing student, examines two types of placental disorders, abruption and previa, discusses the symptoms, diagnoses and treatment. The paper also suggests education as a way to assist in diagnosis and treatment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper explains Martha Rogers theory, The Science of Unitary Human Beings. The basic principles of the theory are outlined and explained, including the energy fields of humans and the environment. The writer then discusses therapeutic touch as introduced by Krieger and Rogers' support for this technique within the Unitary Human Beings theory. ...

A 5 page comparison of short and long-term care programs for the elderly. The author contends that while there are distinctions, there are also many similarities. As a general rule, however, short-term care emphasizes treatment for an acute condition or injury while long-term care centers more around emotional needs. Bibliography lists 4 ...

A 4 page paper answering three questions about the use of qualitative methods in medical research. Questions address avoiding bias; designing a study; and contemplating how an interdisciplinary group would receive the work and responses that can be made to their questions or objections. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper answering four questions focusing on ethical considerations in clinical research and putting research into practice. The questions include topics of informed consent and the relative worth of some ethics committees’ requirement for comprehensive consent forms. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. Growing old is an inevitable stage of life that many people fight tooth and nail; for others, however, it represents a time free of responsibility and full of recreation. What causes such disparate perceptions has everything to do with one's physical and mental well being, financial status and the ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the subject and relies on applicable literature. The paper focuses on the role of the nurse in educating patients. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page overview of the importance of emergency medical services in diagnosing and addressing heart attacks. Presents the case of a fifty-one year old patient who has admitted to an emergency room complaining of chest pain. Reviews the patient’s vital signs and uses these signs to conclude that an acute myocardial infarction ...

A 10 page discussion of the causes and interventions commonly employed in treating pediatric asthma. Asthma is one of several restrictive airway diseases (RAD) which can be complicated by a number of factors. Some of these factors are biological but others are environmental. One of the most prevalent associative conditions ...

A 16 page paper discussing the problems of maternal mortality and maternal health, which have reached critical mass in Ethiopia and remains problematic in other regions of the world as well. It is most common in those areas of intense poverty as evidenced by the areas of the world in which maternal mortality ratios ...

A 6 page discussion of conflict in the nursing environment. Practically all extended interactions with other people will eventually result in some type of conflict. This conflict can be both positive and negative. It can encourage quality and achievement or suppress growth and breed frustration. Conflict resolution is the responsibility of ...

A 6 page paper discussing the case of an unmarried mother whose first baby has died of complications of birth defects. The mother is Caucasian, and the culture being assessed is that of poverty rather than of any specific ethnic group. The paper suggests that the family practice nurse encourage psychological counseling ostensibly ...