Essays and Research Papers on Nursing

A 7 page research paper that describes the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, with a particular focus on Kentucky. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page research paper offers a hypothetical example of how a student may choose to present the design, sampling procedures and ethical issues that pertain to proposed study to examine the effect of changing patient bathing procedures on the incidence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page article critique focuses on a study that investigated whether moist or dry heat was more effective at facilitating peripheral IV catheter insertion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of a policy and training materials for conflict resolution in nursing organizations. This paper considers the nature of conflict and the best approaches for resolution. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page essay uses stories by Raoul Dahl and William Carlos Williams, which both relate instances where a child receives traumatic treatment during a pediatric examination, to discuss ethical issues and patient care standards and how these early twentieth century instances differ from contemporary practice. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page research paper that discusses the difference between standard and policy in regards to hospital protocol, using a specific example from St. Joseph Medical Center. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page research paper that discusses how the transactional and transformational leadership styles can be applied to nursing. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of a research article on end of life care, with a focus on pain management during the process of dying. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of an ethical dilemma in nursing, specifically the issue of physician unresponsiveness. When patients require additional care and physicians do not respond, the outcomes can be devastating. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page research paper that offers an overview of an outpatient clinic in Texas, explaining why the clinic was needed, the nature of its population and describing the facility. The writer chose the VA clinic in Texas City to profile. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9 page paper is a reflective learning document, assessing the achievements of a nursing practicum and analyzing the way learning objectives were satisfied and skills developed for the future. The practicum was the design and implementation of a falls prevention program in a home care agency. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 3 page summation of an article by Spencer (2008), which argues that one strategy for increasing BSN enrollment should be articulation between nursing educators at the ADN and BSN level. No additional sources are cited.

A 3 page research paper that describes the negative impact of diabetes mellitus, its societal cost and its effect on morbidity and mortality rates, and then addresses how these concerns impact professional nursing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper explores the nursing metaparadigm from the perspective of these and other theorists. The totality and simultaneity paradigm are discussed in relation with other applicable theories in the field. Bibliography lists 10 sources sources.

This 3 page research paper outlines a health promotion initiative that addresses HIV risk reduction among African American women. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page research paper/essay addresses issues pertaining to confidentiality using a scenario provided by an episode of ER that was broadcast in 2000. Relevant issues and an ethical decision-making framework is described. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of asthma, COPD and common cold medications in response to specific questions. There are two sources cited.

This 4 page research paper/essay concerns a patient scenario in which a elderly man is administered an enema against his wishes. The writer/tutor cites sources indicating that this is legally and ethically incorrect and discusses alternative actions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of how a practicum experience in master's programming in nursing is beneficial to professional development. This paper also assesses other elements of professional development, including what a CV is and how it is used. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper that begins with a brief introduction to the theory. The writer explains Watson’s caring theory of nursing, including the Trims and clinical caritas processes. An example is provided to demonstrate how the theory can be implemented. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 9 page paper. The first section provides statistical data regarding older and elderly populations, and health issues. The next section discusses interdisciplinary teams in health care, what they are and what they do. The last section discusses how Neuman’s Systems theory relates to interdisciplinary teams and how those teams relate to geriatric health ...

This 9-page paper discusses shortages in nursing, and suggestions for recruiting and retention. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of a daily exercise, meal plan and methods for stress managment. This paper provides information about the plan and the way in which the plan could be implemented for a student.

This 7 page paper is an annotated bibliography of articles related to ethical and legal issues in nursing. This annotated bibliography includes a total of 4 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of personal reflections on a students field practicum experience. This personal statement can be applied to different field practicum experiences as an example. Bibliography lists 2 sources.