Essays and Research Papers on Nursing

A 4 page research paper that offers a brief literature review of research in three specific areas of labor and delivery practice. Topics addressed include ventilation and oxygen administration; use of analgesics with neonates for routine procedures and reducing the risk of postpartum hemorrhage. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page nursing article summary that addresses 2 articles applicable to step-down care in a cardiac care unit. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page detailed article critique of a study conducted by Ellett, et al (2005) concerning the formulating a predictive model for determining esophageal distance in placing gastric tubes. Roughly 1 million enteral tubes are placed through either the nose or mouth in adults and children in the US on a yearly basis. A primary ...

A 5 page research paper that discusses medication errors, their causes and prevention. The writer discusses the importance of error reporting systems, enumerates associated causes of medication error, and discusses how automatic medication systems aid nurses in following the "five rights" of correct medication administration. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page research paper that officer a teaching outline for instructing pediatric patients concerning colostomy care. Topics include projected goals/outcomes, objectives, content of instruction, instruction methods and method of evaluation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page research paper that, first of all, offering analyses of normal gaits and dysfunctional gaits and then describes the use and application of the Emory Functional Ambulation Profile, which can be used by nurse and physical therapists to measure gait progress. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper that offers a brief overview of the Roy Adaptation Model of Nursing and then uses this model to formulate a general plan for addressing cardiac patient care. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page article critique that examines all aspects of a research study conducted by Hamilton, Bowers and Williams (2005) entitled "Disclosing genetic testing results to family members," published in the Journal of Nursing Scholarship. No other sources cited.

A 5 page paper that summarizes study results concerned with the reliability and validity of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), which is a tool that was originally developed in order to evaluate "symptoms and physical disability...for people with osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip and/or knee" (McConnell, Kolopack and Davis 453). The ...

A 7 page research paper that includes a 1 page abstract and offers an overview of infectious mononucleosis (IM). Topics covered include the history of IM and the association with EBV; characteristic symptoms of IM and how it is diagnosed; incubation; and recovery and treatment. This overview concludes with a brief look at several ...

This 8 page paper uses Gibb’s model of reflective learning to examine the treatment of a mental health patient suffering from depression. The paper has a description of the events, looks at the feelings, evaluation, analysis, conclusion and action plan considering what would be done differently in the future. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the problem one hospital is having retaining new grads they hire for the ICU. The paper identifies the problem then discusses typical turnover rates in hospitals and the reasons for the turnover as shown by research. Recommendations are made to correct some of the problems. Lewin's force-field analysis illustrates the ...

A 5 page article critique that examines a research study performed by Murphy (2005), which examines the quality level of healthcare in 4 federal prisons. The researcher finds healthcare to be sorely lacking in this qualitative study. The writer critiques the study and compares the data to several outside sources. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper that summarizes and analyzes a research study performed by Coetzee (2004), drawing on additional sources where it is relevant. This critique encompasses all sections of the study, which explored how South African nursing student learn to relate to pediatric patients. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page research paper that reports on a Florida liability case. In the case of Beverly Enterprises-Florida, Inc. d/b/a/ Eastbrooke Health Care Center v. Wilbur W. Spilman, as a personal representative of the estate of Walter M. Spilman, the court award a final judgement of $719,064.12 in compensatory damages and $2 million in punitive ...

A 3 page research paper that first discusses the usefulness of nursing theories to practice and then looks at this topic further by discussing specific applications to practice. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page research paper that offers a brief introduction to finding online scholarly sources useful to nurses on the Internet. Then, the writer offers an annotated bibliography that includes 7 sources.

A 4 page sample entrance essay for a student applying to a master’s degree program in nursing. No bibliography is provided.

A 10 page research paper that examines obesity and focuses on how this problem is affecting the Hispanic population of Oklahoma and specifically Hispanic women of Tillman County. Cultural and gender factors associated with obesity are explored and discussed in terms of this population, and as well as in regards to the State of Oklahoma ...

A 5 page research paper/essay that analysis a newspaper report on tainted beef that dates from 2000 in regards to what it suggests about logical ramifications of this problem and how it impacts stakeholders. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page research paper that discusses the importance of the family in the health of society and examines the issues involved from the perspective of med/surg nursing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page research paper that, first of all, addresses issues associated with antibiotic prophylaxis in surgical patients to prevent infections, but then relates this topic to issues of nursing accountability. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses cultural facts that should be considered in implementing a culturally competent nursing care plan for Orthodox Jewish patients, as well as potential obstacles and challenges to that care. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page research paper that offers a critique of a study performed by J.W. Herrman (2006) entitled “The voices of teen mothers: The experience of repeat pregnancy.” This critique summarizes the main sections of the study and evaluates its results for applicability and validity, as well as clinical implications. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 3 page research paper that looks at Chinese art, focusing on the Han and Tang Dynasties. Through examination of art from specific periods, it is possible to perceive aspects of what everyday life was like in ancient imperial China. This can be discerned directly from the choice of subject matter, but also indirectly in ...