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Papers On Nursing : Birth Through Death
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Analysis of Systems Theory in Nursing
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This 7 page paper evaluates systems theory based upon a model found in Chinn & Kramer's Theory of Nursing. Parsons's systems model is discussed in depth. Various elements of the theory are discussed and several examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA141sys.rtf
Analysis of The Derived Theory of Smoking Relapse
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This 7 page paper evaluates the derived theory of smoking relapse in respect to nursing. A model found in Chinn & Kramer's Theory of Nursing is utilized for analysis. Various elements of the theory are discussed inclusive of its importance and accessibility. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA141smk.rtf
Analysis of “A Study of Practicing Nurses Perceptions and
Experiences of Intimacy within the Nurse-Patient Relationship”
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This 10 page report discusses research conducted regarding the
nursing perspective of patient-nurse intimacy. The research is
considered within specific guidelines relating to how qualitative
research is best analyzed. By following such a process, an
individual nurse has a greater opportunity to review for
her/himself information presented in research journals and
publications. Bibliography lists 4
sources.
Filename: BWintnrs.rtf
AORN Journal’s 2002 Ethics in Nursing Series
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A 3 page paper discussing a series of nine articles appearing in the AORN Journal between April and December, 2002. The value of the series of articles is that each article focuses on a specific point of stated, formal ethics code to explain to perioperative nurses precisely what the standards mean for them. Ethics codes necessarily must be broad enough to apply to a wide range of situations, but narrow enough to be meaningful and to provide direction when questions arise. This AORN Journal series has the effect of narrowing perspective to illustrate the relevance of ANA’s code of ethics to perioperative nursing. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KSnursEthSeries.rtf
Application of the Neuman Systems Model
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A 6 page paper discussing the Neuman and Rogers systems models of nursing, evaluating each and determining which would be most appropriate for a specific case. Many of today’s commonly-used theories are quite similar in their form, differing in only a few distinct points. This is the case with the theories of Neuman and Rogers. Both are systems theories, but take different approaches in applying the systems concept. The purpose here is to apply the Neuman’s System Model to the case presented. Psychiatric nursing. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSnursNeumRogCase.rtf
Applying Orem’s Theory of Self Care
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A 6 page paper discussing the applicability of Orem’s theory to the case of John, an older man whose diabetes has changed to the point that he needs medication to help manage his condition. The paper discusses both diabetes and Orem’s theory, and then answers several questions about its applicability to John’s case. Questions include definitions of specific case components; how specific points of Orem’s theory applies to the case scenario; what parts of the theory are particularly applicable to the case; and why it works well in the particular environment of John’s case. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSnursOremDiab.rtf
Applying Theory to Continuing Education
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A 7 page continuation of an educational initiative following completion of a needs assessment and analysis at a long term care facility. The initial assessment indicates that a need exists in further training and education in techniques and rationale of infection control in the institutional setting. This paper discusses learning theory and selects teaching strategies based on characteristics of the continuing education nurses. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSnursEduTheo.rtf
Arenas of accountability for health care workers
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A three page paper which looks at the four arenas of accountability as set out by Dimond, and considers the ways in which these impact on the rights and duties of health care workers. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JLarenas.rtf
Article Critique/Nursing Education
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A 4 page article analysis that critiques a study performed by Aiken, et al (2003). The writer discusses the researchers' organization and presentation of their study, its significance, methodology and data, concluding that this is study was well conducted and significant. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khaiken.rtf
Article Review: Nosocomial Infection
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An 8 page paper reviewing a review of four studies. Beyea (2003) provides abstracts of four studies published in 2002, all of which address the issue of nosocomial infection control. Though each study takes place in different settings and uses several different approaches, each focuses on informing efforts to control the spread of nosocomial infection in the hospital setting. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSnursArtRevInf.rtf
Article Review: Quality Improvement In Nursing Homes
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A 7 page paper. The article reviewed reports a demonstration project that links payment to quality and specifically, to outcomes for the residents. This was a project that began in Minnesota in 1995 and is still going on. It reflects a move from quality assurance to quality improvement and makes a shift to an alternative payment system. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGnrshm3.rtf
