Essays and Research Papers on Nursing

A 15 page paper. The purpose of this study was to conduct an academic critical appraisal related to literature review on critical thinking skills and concept mapping. Five articles are reviewed. In each, the participants in the study were baccalaureate nursing students. Each article discusses critical thinking skills and concept mapping. The earliest article is ...

7 pages in length. The purpose of this study is to help nurses gain a significantly better perspective upon how well patients understand educational materials pertinent to their well being based upon overall literacy. When patients do not have the wherewithal to understand instructional and/or educational materials pertaining to their health status, they ...

This 10 page research paper offers a dissuasion of literature that offers the pros and cons of online nursing education versus traditional face-to-face classroom delivery. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 8 page research paper that investigates hypothermia in surgical patients in an attempt to answer the question as to whether or not gender is a factor. Hypothermia is closely related to morbidity both during and after surgery and even mild hypothermia has been associated with increased wound infection and increased whole-body oxygen-demand increase during ...

A 10 page paper that looks at the unique counseling alternative for this subject in the nursing field. The writer compares the theories of Imogene King and Betty Neumann, and argues in support of King's theories in regard to changing self-image for the individual and related interpersonal relationships (e.g., spouse, SO, family). As ...

A 24 page research paper that answer 5 questions pertaining to government regulation of health care and the ethics of MCOs and their gatekeeping function in regards to the health care system. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of some central questions regarding health care finance and the development of accounting practices in health care organizations. This paper integrates a view of variations in accounting practices and the impacts of for-profit and non-profit status. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page research paper offers a detailed evaluation, from a community health nursing perspective, of the risks involved with farming as a profession. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page research paper defines health promotion and then discusses its purpose, roles and responsibilities, implementation and the three levels of prevention. Bibliography lists 5 sources

An 11 page expansion of a 5-page paper providing a business plan for a new home health service in San Antonio, Texas. The new business will specialize in care of the elderly remaining in their own homes. The plan includes a breakeven analysis, projected balance sheet and projected cash flow for the first ...

This 6 page paper considers the way a healthcare agency can introduce a change to improve hand washing procedures. The paper starts by looking at the issue and the importance of hand washing and then considers the process of change that may be used. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the importance biological, sociological and psychological factors play in human behavior and mental health delivery. The biopsychosocial sciences have added tremendously to our approach to the delivery of mental health care. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the history and mission of the Good Samaritan College of Nursing in Cincinnati, Ohio. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the issue of clinical supervision and argues that there is a need for clinical supervision in mental health nursing. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the Telehealth Ontario nursing system in Ontario, Canada. Telehealth Ontario is a free around the clock health care consultation service which has been available to Ontario citizens since February 2001. The service allows a patient to call a toll free number and talk instantly to health care professionals ...

5 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses how the notion of individualistic and behaviorally-related approaches to health promotion have given way to a much more overt socio-political perspective, an occurrence that has not taken place by any degree of similarity with health education. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper that begins with data regarding the incidence of infections in American hospitals each year. The essay reviews four articles on this topic, reporting the strategies to prevent infections. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page essay discusses the adoption of technological innovation in relation to improving patient care. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper considers teams in the nursing environment. The types of teams are delineated and their function discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page research paper that, first of all, explores the increase in the incidence of asthma among children in the LA area (and the US in general)and then discusses policy changes to address this problem, including outlining a program, "Easy Breathing," which has already worked well in Connecticut. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page research paper that discusses the prevalence of coronary heart disease (CHD) in the US. CHD results in an average of 500,000 deaths per year in the US alone (Link and Tanner, 2001). The following examination of CHD looks at its prevalence and incidence from a demographically perspective; its causation and risk factors; ...

A 5 page paper describing addressing a middle-aged woman’s obesity, including a theoretical base. She leads a busy life and has little time for daily cooking or daily exercise if it has to be added to her already-full schedule. The aim of the health promotion – aside from addressing Mrs. X’s obesity and ...

farm injuries. Paper is 10 pages in length ; bibliography listing 12 sources.

This 11 page paper provides an overview of the central issues related to the economics of healthcare coverage in California. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page research paper that discusses the problem of childhood/adolescent obesity in Canada. Canadian statistics are cited and the writer also discusses the influence of TV and video games in this trend. Bibliography lists 2 sources.