Essays and Research Papers on Nursing

An 8 page paper assessing the information flows becoming possible with one skilled nursing facility’s (SNF) attention to automating much of the information needed for patient records, managed care negotiations and Medicare. Five full-size, color diagrams illustrate the SNF’s information types, flows and uses. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing this abstract and grand nursing theory. Parse’s theory is illuminating and thought-provoking, and it gives the student of it a route by which to imagine how different all of health care would be were Parse’s theory descriptive of mainstream health care practice rather than a view of what health ...

This 4 page paper discusses the various biological and psychological bases of stress, considering the positive effects that may be seen in a closed cycle and the negative effects where there is an open cycle. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing whether a mixed economy of care improves quality and increases choice among frail older people. The answer is an unequivocal yes. The mixed economy of care absolutely improves quality and increases choice. Further, it makes greater use of available financial resources in that no one in the ...

A 7 page paper discussing implementation of JCAHO’s core measure process for heart failure (HF). The HF-l core measure addresses discharge instructions to HF patients, and the paper provides a plan for implementing that core measure. It addresses creating a system, training staff members to use it and the changes that can be ...

A 3 page paper discussing the importance of being vaccinated for pneumonia as a quality improvement initiative. Though less effective in the frail elderly than in young healthy adults, the end result for the organization is better use of available financial and human resources, which in turn can increase the organization’s overall quality of ...

A 3 page paper containing information from the first three screens of MedQuest Data Collection Tools for pneumonia. MedQuest Data Collection Tools is a third-party computer-mediated data collection system offered for download at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website. There are several specific topics available; this one focuses on pneumonia. ...

A 9 page research paper that, first of all, describes prostanoid receptors and their role in human physiology and then briefly summarizes current scientific research on this topic. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page article critique that examines a study performed by Tolomeo and Mackey (2003), which evaluated the use of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) with cystic fibrosis patients. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page research paper that offers a brief overview of the in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page article critique that summarizes a study conducted by Zeitoun, et al (2003). The goal of this research was to investigate which system of endotracheal suctioning in intubated and extended mechanically ventilated patients was most effect at decreasing the incidence of nosocomial pneumonia, open or closed suction. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page article critique that summarizes and analyzes a qualitative research study (Cook, et al, 2002), which investigated why ICU personnel do not use the semirecumbent position while administering mechanical ventilation as this has been shown to reduce the incident of pneumonia. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper integrating the concepts of Orem’s self care model and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Astute health care providers encourage patients in both acute and long term care to do as much for themselves as they can, operating within their limits while also responsibly stretching them at the same time. This ...

A 6 page research paper that examines the question of whether infants should be circumcised -- looking at arguments both pro and con and opting for a position of pro circumcision, but with the use of analgesics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 9 page research paper that employs a specific patient scenario as the basis for an examination of stroke. Stan Smith (72) collapses on the way to a newsstand to get a paper and is brought by his wife to an emergency department (ED). The scenario gives his vital signs, which were taken 3 hours ...

A 6 page research paper that reports on the latest studies pertaining to telenursing, that is, the practice of aiding and advising clients via the telephone instead of actual face-to-face interaction. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A paper which considers the advantages of specialised stroke units, and the role of allied health professionals in rehabilitation programmes, in terms of both patient care and management of resources. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page article critique that offers a complete overview of a 1994 study on IV flushing solutions. This study was initiated due to the fact that empirical evidence links heparin inducted thrombocytopoenia (HIT) to the use of "prolonged flushing intermittent IV cannula" with "heparinised saline" (p. 174). Therefore, this study was initiated to determine ...

A 12 page research paper that proposes a hypothetical research study that would investigate the perceptions of male lung cancer patients regarding the efficacy of narcotic pain management. A literature review discusses the need for effective pain management with cancer patients, as well as the administration of opioid medications for pain. Bibliography lists 12 sources. ...

A 10 page research paper that offers a literature review pertaining current management of stroke in elderly women. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page research paper that reports on a conceptual model of child resiliency developed by Vinson (2002). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the roles and responsibilities inherent in pediatric nursing and also the various types of pediatric specialization. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing only the decision aspect of article analysis with the Stetler model. The article assessed is one reviewing the value of pressure ulcer assessment scales; it concludes that prevention is less valuable than treatment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper reporting the basics of 8 articles on diabetes education of staff nurses and patients. Article information is presented in table form only (no text explanations) including author, theory, objective, method, data analysis and findings. Some articles include notes on personal thoughts. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 6 page overview of the Herpes virus family, of which 8 cause disease in humans. All herpes viruses belong to family Herpesviridae and have in common their ability to establish latency during the first active infection caused by one of the viruses. There are more than 100 distinct herpes viruses that have ...