Essays and Research Papers on Nursing

A 3 page consideration of Mrs M., a fifty year old obese African American with diabetes and hypertension. This paper considers the cultural factors that relate to this case. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper evaluates this short article. In a peer reviewed article in Mental Health Practice, Houghton (2008) reports on a study conducted by Liddle, Dakof and Turner. This paper is a review and reaction to that article. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page research paper that an examination of issues associated with the operation of a surgical clinic in a poor section of Virginia that provides care for the county's indigent and uninsured population. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An 8 page research paper that consists of 2 separate parts. The first part, which is 3 pages long, offers a discussion of why the numbers of homeless Hispanics is underreported and this section has a bibliography that lists 3 sources. The second part is 5 pages and discusses homeless programs, access to care and ...

A 3 page research paper/essay that examines the ANA Code of Ethics. This examination of this code examines its clarity of goals, identified ethical principles, evaluates the feasibility of enforcement and offers recommendations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper that investigates the use and benefits derived from humor therapy. Humor therapy is a part of complementary medicine, and is used to relieve physical or emotional pain, as well as decrease stress. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of an article entitled: Closeness and Distance: A Way of Handling Difficult Situations in Daily Care. No additional sources cited.

A 10 page research paper that discusses a case scenario in which an older driver asks a nurse practitioner to administer a vision test and certify herself as safe on a DMV form. The writer discusses the practice implications. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page research paper essay that offers a cultural case profile of a 55-year-old Hispanic client, suffering from chronic conditions. Using factors from the Giger and Davidhizar assessment model, the writer discusses how this client is similar to and differs from the Hispanic cultural profile and how personal behaviors impact healthcare. Bibliography lists 3 ...

This 14 page paper looks at the issue of iatrogenic infection and how a hospital may undertake an innovation to reduce the occurrence of iatrogenic infection in an intensive care unit. The paper examines the risk presented by iatrogenesis and the way the infection can spread before suggesting an approach to reduce the rate of ...

A 7 page research paper that examines and discusses the Novice to Expert theory of Patricia Benner, which, as its names implies, focuses on the process of professional development that charts the evolution of a novice to an expert nurse. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses a proposed change in the nursing process of care pertaining to preventing pressure ulcers. The writer discusses change theory, pressure ulcer prevention and how a beneficial change in care might be implemented. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page research paper that examines the issue of whether or not relatives should be allowed in the ICU when loved ones are undergoing invasive procedures or CPR. The writer examines research and discusses the implications of this issue. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page article critique that summarizes and evaluates a qualitative research study conducted by Conway, McMiillan and Solomon (2006) that describes nursing practice in a cardiac step-down unit in New South Wales. No additional sources cited.

6 pages in length. Grappling with the fact that one has a terminal illness reaches far beyond the initial fear reaction associated with learning such a reality; figuring out what needs to be done in the way of treatment options, interpreting test results, dietary requirements and emotionally digesting the definitive diagnosis can lead patients ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of a cost benefit analysis (CBA) of the use of overlay mattresses on stroke and orthopedic units. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page summation and analysis of a study performed by Daggett and Rigdon (2006), who designed a computer-assisted instructional (CAI) tool that can aid users in determining the difference between serving size and portion size. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper uses Gibbs (1988) reflective cycle to review a scenario where a CPA is prepared for a client with paranoid schizophrenia. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

A 9 page research paper --8 page report and a 1 page abstract-- that addresses the ethical challenges involved with the demographic dilemma of an aging population. Topics addressed include professional and legal considerations for healthcare practitioners. These issues are examined, first of all, by delineating their relevance to a healthcare manager's professional perspective. Then, ...

A 4 page research paper that examines the differences between maniac and depressive symptoms within the context of bipolar disorder. The writer profiles a case study of a boy with pediatric bipolar and discusses his symptoms also. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper assessing an interview with a long term care nurse revealing non-drug interventions to relieve constipation in the elderly, assess using Gibbs model of reflection. The paper includes four interview questions. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page research paper that answers 5 specific questions, which include topics such as the Family Life Cycle Stages and Bowen Family Systems Theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 14 page research paper that describes a health needs assessment that was conducted in the UK in reference to extending NP hours in order to meet the access target established by the NHS. Bibliography lists 30 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses a student's question. According to an online medical dictionary (www.medical- dictionary.thefreedictionary.com), the term "vital signs" is defined as "Basic indicators of body function, usually meaning heartbeats per minute, breaths per minute, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight." In answer to the student's research question: "Do vital signs ...

A 7 page research paper that discusses this theoretical framework, its principals and applications. Bibliography lists 7 sources.