Essays and Research Papers on Nursing

A 5 page research paper that reports on literature relating the effects of heat-related illness, and the responsibilities for employers relating to this topic. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper is an annotated bibliography, reviewing 15 different articles which may be used to help in a larger project dealing with falls in the elderly population. The main theme of articles in this annotated bibliography is the impact that falls may have with particular attention paid to patients suffering from chronic ...

This 3 page paper presents a simulated summary of falls in patients of a home care agency. The falls are assessed over the period of a year, looking at incidence rates for men and women and the different types of outcomes, including various injuries sustained. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 10 page research paper offers a comprehensive overview of Kristen M. Swanson's Theory of Caring. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page paper. Urinary tract infections in the elderly are common but they are uncomfortable and if not treated can lead to more severe illnesses. Pneumonia is also common in the elderly. In fact, many elderly die from pneumonia. Decubitus or pressure ulcers are a common ailment of anyone who is confined to ...

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of the CLES+T instrument. Its use in evaluating nursing education programs is examined. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page research paper pertains to the incidence of heart disease among African Americans in Boynton Beach, Florida, and discusses the importance of maintaining control over high blood pressure. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 7 page essay discusses a student's sense of nursing identity and relates this to literature on this topic. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page article analysis focuses on the work of Bartlett, et al. (2013). The writer offers a comprehensive summary of the article, which pertains to nursing care for addicted individuals, and critiques it. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses the role of advocacy in nursing practice. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper, which includes an outline of the paper, offers an overview of cancer, and its psychological and emotional, social and physical consequences. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 3 page research paper that briefly answers 3 specific questions, which pertain to the elements of a well-designed process or service; recommendations for changing the Army's performance plan; and recommendations for obtaining accurate reporting of medical errors. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that offers a summation of "The Future of Nursing," a report produced collaborative by the the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) . The writer discusses how the recommendations of the IOM are being implemented by state-based action coalitions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page paper. The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is a supervising administrator in a medical facility, such as a hospital. This essay discusses issues related to the bureaucratic management style. It provides examples using the CNO. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page research paper pertains to various factors regarding the role of advanced practice nurses (APNs), with a particular emphasis on requirements for APN licensure in the State of Florida . Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10 page research paper relates specifically to the hospital in which the student is employed, but also offers a general overview of hospital hiring practices with a focus on the position of nursing director. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of 3 reflective journal entries on different healthcare and nursing topics. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper is written as a review document, looking back at a project to develop a plan to reduce the fall rate in chronically ill patients being cared for by nursing agency staff. The paper includes a review of the learning objectives, the learning strategies and the evidence of accomplishment. The bibliography cites ...

This 3 page research paper/essay discusses the difference between the characteristics and skills of a novice NP as compared to those of an expert practitioner. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page research paper that describes a hypothetical change initiative at a hospital that failed and provides reasons for this failure, as well as recommendations for the future. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the different factors in the physical environment which have been found to have an impact on fall rates in elderly people living at home. The factors are used to identify the elements which should be included in an assessment tool. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 3 page research paper briefly reviews literature that reveals that giving patients basin baths increases the incidence of hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infections. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the results that may have been obtained from a questionnaire to assess the attendees reactions to a nurse training program. The questionnaire is implemented following a one day training program to prepare for implementing a fall prevention program.

A 4 page paper that responds to three issues. The first scenario discusses a new director who is a demanding leader. Communitarian perspective is discussed. The paper discusses how technology can reduce medical errors. The paper also discusses the competencies and duties of a nursing informaticist. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 11 page research paper that examines the ethical issues associated with organ donation and transplantation, with particular focus on the nursing role. Bibliography lists 6 sources.