Essays and Research Papers on Nursing

This 13 page paper uses Gibbs reflective cycle to examine an event; the use of a CT scan to assess the suitability of a patient for Avastin therapy. The cycle is used to assess improvements to patient treatment by reducing the level of exposure to radiation during the tests. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

A 6 page overview of the Rosemary R. Parse’s Theory of Human Becoming. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page research paper/essay that discusses the issues involved in the case of Nancy Cruzan, as discussed in William Colby’s book Long Goodbye. Cruzan was in a persistent vegetative state when life support was finally withdrawn due to a U.S. Supreme Court decision. The writer focuses on the ethical issues involved from a nursing ...

This 5 page paper is based on a self-assessment the student completed. The paper discusses the need for understanding other cultures, reports some of the constructs in Leininger's transcultural theory and comments on the student's own experiences. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page research paper that examines, summarizes and describes the theoretical perspective of Hildegard Peplau, one of the most influential nursing theorists of the twentieth century. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 10 page research paper that discusses bipolar disorder Examination of literature on this topic indicates some of what has been learned in treating bipolar disorder, and this information suggests conclusions as to how nurses can improve their practice and care of these patients. The writer offers a summary of four relevant studies. Bibliography lists ...

An 8 page research paper that addresses the topic of adult health instruction and the barriers inherent in designing interventions to teach diabetic low=literacy Hispanics. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page research paper that, first, outlines a problem, failure to examine charts as part of the end-of-shift report, and then discusses how a staff nurse can institute change, referring to change theory and the empirical-rational model for management. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page research paper that briefly discusses the importance of cultural considerations in nursing in a multiethnic society. The writer also offers the student precise information on how to paraphrase and cite sources. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that investigates the question of which is the greater threat to American health and well being, contagious disease or chronic. The writer closes with conclusions and speculation about the future. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the issues surrounding glycemic control in patients having open heart surgery, in order to determine whether better glycemic control can result in reduced rates of site infection. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

A 3 page research paper that answers questions pertaining to a very sketchy case scenario in which a nurse is described as investigating the opening of a community health clinic. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page research paper discusses the factors involved for providing culturally competent care for African American (AA) men, with a particularly focus on the problem of hypertension. There is also a short abstract. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page research paper that describes specific features of the immune system in response to immunization issues. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses Czech immigrant to the US in relation to the topic of nursing cultural competency. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page research paper/essay that provides to a nursing student on who to describe observations of the duties of the director of hospital non-clinical services, such as housekeeping and maintenance. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of a codebook that pertains to the topic of cardiovascular disease and then outlines a prospectus for CVD. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview a case study of a hospital with issues regarding organizational culture and organizational change. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10-page paper examines home births and the issues surrounding having a baby at home. There are 15 sources cited.

A 7 page research paper that discusses listening skills and offers a hypothetical exchange. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This concept analysis paper provides an overview of the views of child bonding in the current literature and provides an theoretical definition of child bonding. Bibligraphy lists 15 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the meaning of the phrase, "least restrictive alternative." The principle requires that psychiatric nurses strive to avoid restraints or seclusion as means of controlling the behavior of aggressive patients. The bottom line is that the patient is treated with the full extent of dignity possible while also keeping ...

An 8 page research paper on dementia. Dementia is often regarded by the general public to be a common, and therefore, a “normal,” part of aging. However, dementia is not normal, but is, rather, a pathological condition that prevents individuals who develop this neurological disorder from living autonomously and fully. Individuals suffering from dementia often ...

A 3 page research paper that discusses the importance of this topic. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page research paper that offers a student guidance in discussing her short term and long term goals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.