Essays and Research Papers on Nursing

A 6 page paper evaluating the case of Mr. P, an elderly man on life support whose only known relative is an adult who is not competent to make any decisions about his care. The paper proposes an appropriate solution including alternatives, and includes a discussion of the philosophies of Kant, Mill and Rawls ...

A 15 page paper performing a family assessment within the guidelines of the Calgary Family Assessment Model (CFAM). The focus is diabetes prevention for a family member with a strong family history of diabetes. The paper describes family members, family structure, functional structure and other items required by the CFAM model. If ...

A 3 page research paper that, first of all, examines the oral hygiene protocol at a specific hospital and then offers a brief literature review on this topic before discussing whether or not the protocol is evidence based. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page review of an article published in the "Journal of the Society of Pediatric Nurses". Researchers Charmaine Kleiber and Ann Marie McCarthy investigate the interaction that occurs between parents and children when the child is undergoing urethral catherization. The researchers decided to investigate this question knowing that the findings would be useful ...

A 3 page research paper that looks at the modality of humor as a means to help nurses both with self-care and patient care. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 12 page paper explains type 1 and type 2 diabetes; looking at the causes, the symptoms, the management and treatment. The paper applies this to a patient where there are additional complication, including diabetic retinopathy. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

This 16 page paper provides an overview of a study of the relationship between immobility in patients who have suffered from a stroke and the development of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page research paper that examines literature that focuses on medication errors and what nurses can do to prevent them. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the risk of infection both to healthcare personnel and to patients, particularly patients with suppressed immune systems. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page research paper that explores various ethical dilemmas and how application of the ANA Code of Ethics can be used as a guide to professional conduct. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9 page paper present a Wilsonian conceptual analysis of grief. Secions include questions, definitions and how the term grief is used, examples of Contrary, Related, Borderline cases, social and cultural context, feelings and anxiety underlying grief, practical implications, the importance of language and how the conceptual anslysis is useful. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 6 page research paper that examines the issue of mandatory nursing overtime and legislation that addresses this problem. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses statistics on wrong site surgery and the JCAHO protocols. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper is a reflective document put together using Gibbs’s reflective model. The paper considers the treatment of a patient with learning disabilities who has been diagnosed with type II disabilities. The paper focuses on the care to ensure the patient learns how to mange their condition. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 12 page research paper that discusses cancer technology and treatment 30 years ago compared with today. The fight against cancer has come a long way in the last several decades. By examining where cancer technology and treatment was 30 years ago, compared to the present, it is easy to see the rapid rate of ...

This 9 page paper examines the results of a survey taken of asthma patients. The paper examines the empirical evidence that supports or contradicts the findings and considers how each aspect may be improved. The paper examines factors such as sleep quality and disturbance in asthma sufferers, patients understanding of why they used inhalers, the ...

This 11 page paper is an example if a reflective document, considering different topics covered in a course of promoting health. The paper considers different elements of the course and how they may help the student and interact with other elements of the course.

This 16 page paper addresses major health issues. The problem of hypertension is widespread in the United States, with more than half of the people in the nation developing confirmed cases in the course of their lifetimes. In fact, the disease itself and the correlated problems, including the development of multiple atherosclerotic diseases, ...

A 6 page research paper that explores the issues surrounding the use of NFR orders in Australia. A case scenario is presented and then the writer discusses the legal and professional issues that this case raises. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 14 page paper considers a fictitious patient who has multiple health and care needs and lives in a remote location. The paper considers the barriers to care and the way collaboration may help to overcome some of these barriers. The paper is written in the context of the UK National Health Service (NHS). The ...

This 9 page paper examines metabolic syndrome, its risk factors and how to counter them, the relationship of adult literacy and health, the relationship between solid interpersonal interaction and health, and how someone at risk can improve their health. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper that addresses issues involving incontinence and dependency associated with elder care. While it is natural that there is a decline in abilities as individuals go through life, many commonly held beliefs about aging are grossly inaccurate and perpetuate unnecessary suffering for elder citizens. These misconceptions concern physical capabilities, but also ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of a nursing research article entitled: Exploring Bereavement Care in Inpatient Settings. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page argument that LPNs deserve comparable wages to RNs. The thesis is supported that by nature of their increased time on the floor, LPNs have developed equivalent or superior skills and knowledge to RNs and, consequently, deserve the same wage.

16 pages in length. The relatively low rate of occurrence notwithstanding, the existence of infant abduction is nonetheless a harsh reality worthy of preventive efforts. Why infant abduction happens in the first place, how individuals so readily seize the infant in the presence of myriad hospital staff and visitors, as well as the ...