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Nursing Shortage in Ontario, 2008.
This paper discusses the nursing shortage in Ontario and how it creates challenges related to the baby boomer generation.
2,924 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 86.95
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In this article, the writer discusses how Ontario will be capable of supporting the needs of the increasing elderly population through the health care system with the existence of the nursing shortage. To address this issue, the writer recommends that a profile of the baby boomer generation be developed that will identify the health care needs of this population. Furthermore, the writer notes that funding, staffing and training must be allotted that will meet these health care needs. The writer maintains that in accomplishing these two steps the nursing issues that are currently impacting the Ontario health care system will be reduced and the health care community can begin to experience a rebirth in the quality of care that is essential to the citizens of Ontario.
Outline:
Key Issue
Decision Sought (Recommendation)
Background
The Recommended Option or Proposed Direction
Impact Statements
Consultation
Legislation Required
Communications Plan
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"It should be noted that an effective resolution to this issue must be capable of meeting the needs of the baby boomer generation in an immediate sense. This population is already beginning to retire and to place a significant burden on the health care system. This burden impacts the professional nurse because the nurse is the primary caregiver in most health care environments. It should further be considered that when a nurse is tasked with providing extensive care to multiple individuals within the baby boomer population, that nurse is unable to provide care to other patients that are not being treated for age related illnesses or disease. As this takes place the nurse becomes overburdened in his or her tasks and ultimately the quality of care declines for two specific reasons. First, the nurse is tasked with providing care to the elderly that he or she is not specifically trained to give. Although the nurse may have experience treating elderly patients, it is evident that the needs of the baby boomer generation are different from previous aging populations, and that information is not universally known to all nursing professionals."
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Atrial Natruiretic Peptide and Heart Failure, 2008.
This paper explores atrial natriuretic peptide's association with congestive heart failure.
2,407 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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The paper reviews the relevant literature regarding cardiac hormones and atrial natruiretic peptide (ANP) in particular, as well as literature regarding its association with heart failure. The paper concludes that not only do cardiac markers hold great promise as sub-clinical indicators of heart failure, they also boast interventional and prognostic value with further research.
Outline:
Biochemical Composition and Mechanism of Action
Clinical Uses
Conclusion
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"The cardiovascular system is complex not only in its amazing capacity to adapt to a broad range of hemodynamic challenges and insults but also in its multiple physiologic roles. From a rest state, everyday physical exertion to the vigorous demands of exercise, the cardiovascular system is able to adjust to perfuse all organ systems adequately and without fail within seconds of the stimulus. It is also able to adjust to long-term stressors in order to maintain nominal perfusion to all organ systems. While its primary physiologic role of the heart as a circulating pump is its most prominent feature, its interesting role as an endocrine organ is becoming more significant, especially in the light of such common pathological states as heart failure."
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Objectives and Goals in Nursing Programs, 2008.
A description of four objectives in order to improve the writer's nursing practice.
824 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper describes four goals and objectives of the writer that would improve her nursing practice. It describes each goal or objective and then discusses how it would be beneficial to herself as the nurse. It particularly focuses on the ability to discover innovative solutions, the ability to analyze patient issues and the ability to evaluate nursing practice at both a personal and team level.
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"The third goal in the training process that I believe would be effective is the goal of effectively analyzing the health care of patients through an understanding of all issues that are impacting the patient. This goal meets with Bloom's Taxonomy's focus on analysis and is imperative to the total care of patients in the nursing field. This is because each patient has the ability of being impacted by the environment outside of the health care system, support groups, financial concerns, emotional issues and cultural identity ("Nursing", n.d., sec. 1). For this reason the nurse's ability to analyze the circumstances of all patients in the obstetrical field is significant to the overall care of each individual."
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The Detrimental Effects of Legalizing Prostitution, 2007.
An examination of the disadvantages of legalizing prostitution.
800 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper examines the detrimental effects of legalizing prostitution, and explains why sanctioning and punitive options are much more effective than creating a legal, economic prostitution market. The writer points out how the legalization of prostitution would only serve to promote the sex industry and provide it economic and political power. The writer strongly asserts that one of the most important issues that many advocates of legalized prostitution overlook is the promotion of child prostitution. The writer also believes that human rights and health issues, in addition to the moral conflict that surrounds prostitution, should be the main reasons for not legalizing prostitution.
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"Similar to the ethical debate for the legalization of narcotics and marijuana, prostitution invokes moral and social conflicts unlike any other issue. Prostitution is one of the oldest female occupations in the history of the world, and the sale of sex and the female body has always been a hotbed of debate. With the growing influence of the adult entertainment industry, governments are running out of regulatory options. Many government officials are forced to look at the option of legalizing prostitution, in an effort to economize the market and provide legal jobs for women. The argument for legalization stems from the theory of decriminalization, rather than the government intervening with morality on its coattails."
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Relational Work Beyond the Nurse - Patient Dyad, 2007.
An examination of the various roles that nurses play and their relationships with patients, family and doctors.
1,185 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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This paper discusses relational work beyond the nurse - patient dyad and how this affects professional relationships and provision of care. It explains that the primary duty of the nurse to put the needs of the patient first and foremost. The paper also looks at how collaboration and leadership are roles that transcend the nurse-patient dyad and are subject to different dynamics in that the nurse deals with peers and other professional that are, unlike the patient, transient in the hospital setting. The paper shows that from the ill-perceived role of the nurse performing mundane tasks for physicians more than half a century ago, the establishment of nursing as a distinct pillar in the health care system to the hybridization of the practice of both nursing and medicine, it is still to be determined what non-clinical roles may arise in the future health care system.
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Introduction
Conclusion
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"The different duties and responsibilities of the nurse are impossible to relegate to any one role. She may collaborate with an attending physician one moment and be expected to comfort a patient and family the next. One particular set of roles involve relating to colleagues and other health care professionals. These roles are different from nurse-patient roles in that they involve unique social dynamics inherent to any health care system."
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Technology in Nursing Practice, 2008.
This paper explores the intrusive role of technology in healthcare today.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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The paper discusses how a degree of technological advancement is essential to continually improving the standard of care provided to patients, yet, there is also the question of the neutrality of technology in the art of health care. The paper asserts that the art of health care involves people, not technology and this aspect cannot be compromised. The paper contends that the human touch can have as much impact as the monitoring equipment used.
Outline:
Introduction
The Tool, Machine and Material Object
The Health Care Institution/Hospital as a Technological World
Conclusion
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"The pervasive presence of technology has for most become a monument to the ingenuity, persistence and flexibility of the human mind and spirit. It is a symbol of the unceasing struggle for control of one's fate in the midst of adversity and uncertainty. This is no less prominent than in the practice of modern medicine. The present sophistication and sheer complexity of technology is not only immense compared to health care a century ago, but also evokes mixed sentiments towards its progress to even more sophisticated "health care solutions.""
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Social Marketing Interventions, 2008.
This paper provides a critique of the article "The Effectiveness of Social
Marketing Interventions for Health Improvement: What's the Evidence?" by R. Gordon, L. McDermott, M. Stead, and K. Angus.
800 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 28.95
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In this paper the writer notes that the article analyzed is an examination of previous studies that were conducted to determine the effectiveness of social marketing interventions on the healthcare industry. The writer points out that this report uses information from the other reviews and studies to operationally define social marketing and support the hypothesis that social marketing interventions are a successful tool in improving the general health and awareness of individuals. The writer concludes that the information in the article is geared toward a general hypothesis that social marketing intervention is a positive technique to the health care industry but the information presented is simply a summary of a review.
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"The second was a review of studies and literature on the subject of physical activity and social marketing interventions. Twenty-two studies were included for comparison; of that, eight reported a positive overall effect. The third and final review consisted of substance misuse interventions. Thirty-five substance misuse interventions were identified for analysis including smoking prevention, alcohol prevention and illicit drug use. Smoking prevention studies showed an overall positive effect while alcohol prevention studies exhibited mixed results depending on the study examined. According to the researchers, social interventions can have an overall positive effect on smoking and alcohol use and illicit drug use prevention."
"While the researchers examined a vast amount of original and secondary research, the information is somewhat vague and does not clearly define the implications and complete findings of each of the studies. Essentially, this article provides a review of studies already completed and compares those to another set of criteria."
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Opium: Pros and Cons, 2008.
This paper explores the positive and negative aspects of opium in society today.
1,190 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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The paper discusses the reasons why opium remains a viable factor in society and most likely will for centuries to come. The paper looks at its valuable medicinal purposes as well as it being a crop that ensures people will continue to survive in rural areas. The paper also discusses how the production of opium is the cause of vast suffering in many societies. The paper maintains that the negative outcomes that are caused by its production far outweigh the positive factors of its existence. The paper concludes, however, that due to opium being used in morphine, the production of opium can ultimately only be supported in societies.
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"Opium is produced in vast quantities and sold for both legal and illegal purposes across the globe. The common citizen is generally unaware of the extent to which opium plays a significant role in the lives of millions of people, or the positive factors that are involved in opium production. What is known widely throughout society is that opium, when used in the production of heroin, is addictive. Yet, the primary ingredient in morphine, it also alleviates pain in severely ill patients and has other medicinal purposes. In Afghanistan it is the foundation of the economic survival of a large portion of the population' although it is also required for the million dollar drug trade operated by al-Qaeda. Opium insures that the United States can communicate with warlords in Afghanistan to combat terror and it causes the destruction of lives in impoverished communities. It can be outlawed, as it has been in many nations, and it can be an alternative to starvation. It is for all of these reasons that opium remains a viable factor in society and most likely will for centuries to come."
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"There Are No Children Here", 2008.
A review of "There Are No Children Here" by Alex Kotlowitz.
995 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 35.95
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The paper looks at how Alex Kotlowitz, in "There Are No Children Here", explores the inner-city decay and want which dooms many American children. The paper describes the experiences of the two African-American boys in the story who are forced to grow up in Chicago's notorious Henry Horner housing projects. The paper looks at how Kotlowitz portrays the violence and the drug and gang culture of the area. The paper discusses the relevance of this book to community health nursing.
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"Having offered a broad overview of the text and a "run-down" of its main themes, the next thing which must be addressed is the issue of bias - often synonymous with "balance" - as it manifests itself in the work. Although it can be overdone, one is left with the distinct impression that Kotlowitz is a liberal at heart; perhaps never is this more apparent then when he discusses a 1955 visit by Soviet officials to the then-fledgling Henry Horner projects. One of the guests, I.V. Kozvilia, Minister of City and Urban Construction in the Soviet Union, denounced the decision of city officials to erect buildings which featured apartment walls of cinder block and not of plaster. The curt response of the Chicago Daily News to the Soviet critique of its low-cost housing was that there was "little use for luxury" in such matters in capitalist America (Kotlowitz, 1987, p.22). One page earlier, Kotlowitz is quite aggressive in chastising a number of 1950s-era aldermen who opposed public housing in Chicago and who orchestrated a number of ploys designed to frustrate the initiative."
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Providing Affordable Healthcare, 2008.
This paper proposes the establishment of a private insurance agency that will improve the lives of those struggling for medical coverage.
1,451 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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The writer outlines the failings of the current health insurance industry in the United States and explains how he/she believes the private sector can provide affordable care to millions of Americans in a way that a universal health care system cannot. The writer highlights how even middle-income persons are being over-burdened by rising benefits and insurance outlays. The writer sincerely believes that with his/her business administration background and entrepreneurial spirit, he/she can successfully provide millions of Americans with a more secure existence.
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"I intend to utilize my degree by owning an insurance company in large measure because I have seen first-hand just how many Americans do not have insurance when having this sort of protection can spare them misery and enormous loss. The most obvious area wherein possessing insurance can benefit Americans is in the realm of health care where nearly 40 million Americans (as of the turn of this decade) had no insurance covering them for costly medical procedures - and this figure is expected to rise substantially as the economy gradually "cools down" (Fronstin, 1-10). I am very much interested in this sort of insurance and I have spent a considerable amount of time in recent years studying the private health insurance sector with an eye towards ascertaining who offers the best "deals", who dispenses this kind of insurance in the most cost-effective manner, and who arranges the best service-provider network(s)."
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Front Temporal Dementia, 2007.
A literature critique of front temporal dementia (FTD).
3,086 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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This paper discusses the literature on the topic of front temporal dementia to see what has been investigated to date and what results have been found, as well as suggestions for future research and for new areas to explore, in order to refine the issue further and to gain more insight into causes, diagnosis, and treatments that might be effective. The paper examines the many aspects of FTD and points out the differences in onset and also in treatment. The writer believes that the discovery of the connection to mutations in the tau gene has opened up a wide variety of possibilities for further study, but notes that there are FTD subtypes that certainly do not have a link with the tau gene and may have a different cause and may also have to be treated differently.
Outline:
Introduction
Prevalence
Diagnosis
Chemical Processes
Therapy
Conclusion
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"Front temporal dementia (FTD) takes place in those parts of the brain preferentially affected by the problem of dementia, which is itself caused by differing pathological processes leading to damage in the frontal and/or the temporal parts of the brain. These areas are largely responsible for such clinical manifestations as behavior, emotional response, and language skills. Damage in these areas can give rise to forms of frontal dementia and language disorders such as semantic dementia and primary progressive aphasia. This damage is linked to dysfunctions of the tau gene or tau protein and can lead to a classification based on specific clinical symptoms or particular lesions or even a mixed classification."
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Nursing, Ethics and Learning Models, 2008.
This paper discusses the need to train nurses in the provisions outlined in the Nursing Code of Ethics.
1,126 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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The paper discusses how the evolution of the nursing field requires drastic changes at the educational institution level. The paper relates that, while learning can be attained through class studies, practical learning models are necessary in developing strong nursing candidates. The paper discusses the provisions outlined in the Nursing Code of Ethics and how it can improve the University of Phoenix learning model for health professions.
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"The first provision in the Nursing Code of Ethics discusses the ethical responsibility of a nurse toward each patient. The ability to recognize a patient's ailments and have the knowledge to explain basic information regarding patient status and disabilities is of paramount importance. Primarily, nursing requires the utmost respect for human dignity. To take into account the needs, emotions and situations for each patient and to respect the roles of each staff member is something that cannot necessarily be taught within a classroom setting ("Nursing Code of Ethics", 2005 p. 1)."
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Health Concerns of Native Hawaiians, 2008.
An analysis of the health issues and the reasons for them that exist within the Native Hawaiian population of Hawaii County.
2,036 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper discusses the extensive health concern that exists within the Native Hawaiian population of Hawaii County. It describes the health issues that exist and the fact that at the same time the people are being afflicted by poverty and an increasing decline in their lifestyles. The paper looks at the reasons for these health issues and provides resolutions to improve the situation.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Obesity
Physical Activity
Diabetes
Tobacco
Resolutions
Conclusion
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"Because of these issues it is imperative that the leaders of Hawaii County work diligently to develop effective programs that will serve the needs of this population. Programs through health care, social services and community awareness will begin to aid the Native Hawaiian population if they become active now. Perhaps through a concentrated effort of each of these entities Hawaii County can assist the Native people that represent the heritage of Hawaii and be attentive to the needs of this population, demonstrating value in all people of society and beginning a new history of the care of Native people in the nation."
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Watson's Theory of Human Care, 2008.
A case study presentation discussing the writer's implementation of Dr Jean Watson's theory of human care and how it affected the relationship between nurse and patient.
1,259 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper analyzes Dr Jean Watson's theory of human care and how it is based on a deep respect for all of human life and for the interconnectedness of all things. The paper presents a case study of a clinical situation with Mrs. N and describes how the implementation of Watson's theory affected the way in which the writer related to the patient. It discusses how this relationship improved care for the patient. The paper is written in the first person.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Personal Experience Reflection
Watson's Theory of Human Care
Evaluation
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"As a result of the caring moment, both I and Mrs. N were changed. I learned a new level of continuing competence and arrived at a deeper understanding of human care. I learned to clarify my value system and define what it means to be human and caring as a nurse. I also learned that both I and the patient are involved in continuous process of growing, changing, and becoming (Walker & Neuman, 1996). We both came out of the situation essentially learning the same truth that we need a high perception of the other person as a human being. In addition, as a result of the intersubjective flow between Mrs. N and I, Mrs. N was better able to release some of her disharmony of the mind, body and soul. She came to realize that she does need more health teaching and cannot deal with certain situations. What did not work in the situation was that I did not have the patient's perspective at the center. However, the use of Watson's carative factors changed that."
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Eating Disorders and the Media, 2006.
An examination of the effects of the media on an individual's body image.
1,655 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper examines the link between eating disorders and the pressure created by the media to be thin. The purpose of this paper is to see if the media significantly influences the way in which we perceive ourselves. The writer hopes to accomplish this through the use of a survey designed to answer these questions and provoke some thought into prevention methods and further research. The writer explains how an in-depth literature review can be used to devise a plan to study eating disorders and how the media influences the disease.
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Introduction
Rationale
Literature Review
Hypothesis
Methodology
Measures
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"With such a large occurrence of eating disorders and the potential fatal outcome, society must attempt to understand the nature and causes of the disorder. In order to combat eating disorders and help individuals suffering we must not only gain education but also raise awareness about how the media affects young women with eating disorders. If the relationship between the media and eating disorders can be identified and defined we may be able to one-day resolve and effectively prevent the disease. With a clear definition and the use of statistics it is possible that the effects of the media can be reduced in the 'at risk' population."
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