Essays and Research Papers on Nursing

A 3 page research paper that instructs patients on how to use the Internet to obtain reliable health information and how to evaluate such sources. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page research paper that discusses how a family nurse practitioner should address a case scenario that is indicative of alcohol abuse. DSM-IV criteria is discussed, along with suggestions for diagnostic instruments and interventions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page article analysis that examines a study by Petrella, et al (2005) on the effect of a regular exercise program initiated in later life. The writer summarizes and critiques the study as effective and informative. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page article critique that examines a study performed by Franke and Willems in 2005, which pertained to the awareness of terminally ill Dutch patients concerning their impending death and how this can be related to their care needs. The writer summarizes and analyzes the various sections of the research. No additional sources cited. ...

A 6 page article critique of a study conducted by McMillan and Moody (2003). The purpose of this study was to determine if there were significant differences between the reports of family caregivers regarding the level of symptom intensity for terminally ill patients and the reports of the patients themselves. The writer summarizes and evaluates ...

A 6 page research paper that discusses care of chronic health failure patients. Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a prevalent chronic condition hat can be characterized as encompassing “major fluctuations in clinical status” as the disease advances toward the more advanced stages (Di Salvo and Warner Stevenson, 2003, p. 87). In order to obtain the ...

A 4 page research paper that explains this model of epidemiological explanation for disease. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page research paper that offers a teaching plan for instructing a young woman diagnosed with genital herpes. The writer outlines the goals of the plan, content, and method. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines carpal tunnel syndrome: its causes, the nature of the injury, treatment and the effectiveness of ergonomic programs designed to reduce repetitive motion injuries. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 2 page paper accompanying a separate PowerPoint presentation. Digital mammography – and particularly computer-aided mammography – shows promise for greater accuracy, which will translate to better results. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page annotated bibliography that offers an exploration of the content and purpose of four articles, with particular focus on how the information that these researchers relate pertains to the topics of advocacy and marginalized populations, such as the homeless. This investigation will also sum up strengths and any evident weaknesses in the reported ...

A 3 page research paper that opens with a demographic summary of Erie County, New York. Then the writer discusses the topic of educational programs designed to instruct adolescents on organ donation and concludes that such a program could significantly affect the attitudes of teens in Erie County. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper examines this book by Sherbun. Several points to come from the book, including the concept of visualization, is shared in the context of this paper. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page research paper that addresses the problem of fluid overload among patients with congestive heart failure. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines ), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in relation to its impact on veterans and in relation to nursing care. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page article critique that examines a study by Tang (2003) that investigates the preferences of terminal cancer patients for their place of death and also to identify the reasons for selecting this location and to discern the importance for the patient of being able to die in the location that the patient prefers. ...

A 7 page research paper that examines the research pertaining to the use of sucrose as an analgesic for newborns in order to formulate a proposed protocol for the use of this intervention. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

A 6 page research/reaction paper to the issue of whether or not the medical community should encourage elective cesarean section, which is becoming an increasingly popular choice for busy working women. The writer looks at the various issues involved in this debate. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page article summary and critique that analyzes a study performed by Evans and O'Brien (2005) entitled Gestational Diabetes: the meaning of an at-risk pregnancy. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page research paper that offers a proposed nursing educational plan for teaching session with high school freshmen concerning sexually transmitted infections. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page profile of a community --Jackson Heights, in the borough of Queen, New York City. The writer offers an overview of the community and then discusses a community nursing intervention that can be used to address the incidence of diabetes or hypertension in this neighborhood. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses nursing case management in regards to asthma patients, with particular focus on schools and pediatric case management of asthma. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page research paper, which includes a brief abstract, which addresses the problem of the U.S. nursing shortage. This examination of the shortage, first of all, looks at the causes for the shortage and then explores the possible solutions that have been proposed, before offering conclusions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page research paper that looks briefly at specifically at legal, ethical and personal obstacles before also examining the factors that influence these factors. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page research paper that discusses wound care. Identifying what dressing is most appropriate in wound care is a difficult and challenging proposition as there are currently over a 1,000 wound care products and interventions, with more appearing every day (Callianno, 2003). However, there are specific guidelines for wound management for each type of ...