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Arizona's Water Shortage, 2007.
This paper examines the water resource shortage in the state of Arizona.
1,180 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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The paper relates that in Arizona, the rapid population growth and economic expansion has increased concerns about future water supplies in an already drought-plagued area. The paper describes how the city of Las Vegas has measures that restrict outdoor watering of plants and cars, filling hot tubs and swimming pools and that restrict professional car-washing businesses to four days a week. The paper highlights the real economic damage to construction companies, tourist destinations and other businesses that are economically vital to the area. The paper offers ideas to encourage conservation measures, especially in agriculture.
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"A review of these restrictions demonstrates how droughts are not merely an irritant to persons wishing to have beautiful gardens and pools, but can cause real economic damage to construction companies, tourist destinations, and other businesses that are economically vital to the area. Also, droughts have caused resentment between cities, such as Las Vegas and Tuscan, which have active water conservation programs, and rural communities that do not place similar burdens on residents and farmers. Councilman Louie Trujillo of Las Vegas said it was unfair that city residents had to conserve their water rural areas place no such restrictions during droughts. 'We would like more cooperation from our neighbors.'"
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Iraq's Water Shortage, 2004.
An examination of how Iraq's authorities are dealing with its water shortage.
1,250 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of a region suffering from resource shortages. The writer explores the region of Iraq and its current problems with water, food, power, and other issues. The writer looks at the problems, the political and economic issues behind the problems, and how the problems are affecting the society. The writer then defends the resource management decisions that are being proposed.
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"In recent years the world has become painfully aware that it is running out of resources. Nations have begun to work together to preserve fuel, water, power, food and other needed sources for mankind?s survival. Different regions struggle with different issues. The middle east is well known for its water and food problems and recently Iraq has moved to the forefront of publicity because of the war, but before the war began the nation was struggling with its resource needs. Today, the problems have intensified and while the nation works to rebuild it continues the programs that were in place to try and preserve and protect the resources the nation uses."
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Water for Los Angeles County, 2004.
An analysis of the water shortage problem in Los Angeles County.
1,903 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper discusses the constant population growth in Los Angeles County and the ensuing problem of water shortage. The paper presents the statistics of water consumption and explains that county officials are obligated to implement water conservation measures to curb problems of shortage. The paper examines several methods of water conservation and explores the option of a desalination plant.
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"The population of Los Angeles County has done nothing but grow. As of 2004, it had reached approximately 10,103,000 (Overview, 2005), with only the promise of continued growth for the foreseeable future. For the period 2004 to 2014, the population of Los Angeles County is expected to increase by an average annual compound rate of 0.61%, according to a report from Integra Realty Resources of Los Angeles (Integra, 2005). According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, the average Southern California household uses 500 gallons of water each day (Los Angeles, 2005). Assuming four people per household, that amounts to 1,262,875,000 gallons of water per day, or 460,949,375,000 gallons of water per year just for Los Angeles County. For the entire region of Southern California, the figure can only be higher."
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Water in the Middle East, 2002.
A paper on the water shortage crisis in the Middle East.
3,585 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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A report on the growing crisis in the Middle East due to the lack of substantial water resources. This lack of the necessary fresh water for agriculture and everyday uses has been brought about by a number of factors, the most important of which is the fact that the region now has too great a population to be supported by the ecology of the region. The paper looks at how the water shortage is dealt with in each of the region's individual countries and includes facts and figures relating to water usage and needs in the area.
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"Some Middle Eastern nations, like nations in other parts of the globe, are increasingly turning to the use of deep aquifers as a way to supply their people with water, but the long-term consequences of this may prove to be environmental perilous. Moreover, such use of aquifers often (rather than resolving regional and international water conflicts) actually makes them worse, as is the case with the Nubian Sandstone Aquifer, which lies under the national territories of Chad, Egypt, Libya and Sudan."
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Nursing Shortage, 2004.
A look at the worldwide nursing shortage and some of the reasons for the shortage.
2,695 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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This paper focuses on the reasons why the number of nursing candidates is dropping and what can be done to improve the attractiveness of the nursing profession to a wider number of candidates. More specifically, this study focuses on how a defined mentoring relationship, as a method in improving the nursing profession?s appeal to draw more students and candidates, can positively affect the qualitative aspects of the nursing profession.
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"The foundation of health care system is comprised of the different medical and health-care professions, each considered of playing important and significant role in maintaining satisfactory health care service to people. To be able to maintain an excellent health care service, the system must meet and satisfy the law of supply and demand in our health care professionals -- one aspect in which the nursing area has been experiencing a shortage in supply for some years now."
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The Teacher Shortage, 2006.
A look at the problems caused by the national shortage of teachers in America with suggested solutions for reducing the shortage.
2,450 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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Teacher shortage is a serious problem currently faced by many states in the country. Many vacant positions are not being filled which is a huge cause of concern for schools authorities. This paper examines how attrition is a serious problem that needs to be addressed effectively to bring about a positive change in the situation and how, along with the suggestion of various measures to attract new people to the field, it discusses how important it is to design strategies and programs to retain the current teaching staff.
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Introduction
Teacher Shortage, Certification and Turnover Rate
Solution to Teacher Shortage
Conclusion
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"Certification also acts as an obstacle. According to Ms. Charlotte Willis (personal communication June 2, 2005), she felt that luck was not in her favor in terms of securing a teaching job because she lacks the necessary teacher certification. She applied for a teaching position at Wake County public school system but was turned down because of lack of certification. One of the most controversial issue school districts generally may encounter is recruiting foreign teachers. Teachers and Parent Teachers Associations (PTA) frequently not only fight proposals that calls for recruitment of foreign teachers but may engage in activities that may spark community opposition. "
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Stress and the Nursing Shortage, 2007.
An analysis of the contribution of stress to the nursing shortage in the United States and strategies to reduce the shortage.
922 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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This paper discusses workplace stress and its contribution to the nursing shortage in the United States. It describes the serious nature of this nursing shortage and the importance of finding effective means of addressing it. The paper then analyzes whether increasing nurses' salaries will affect positive change in nurses' job satisfaction and thus help reduce the nursing shortage.
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Purpose of the Research Effort
Rationale and Relevance of the Problem
Literature Review
Proposed Study Design
Instruments/Data Collection
Demonstration of Critical Thinking
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"This proposed study design demonstrates critical thinking through applying analysis of retention rates to the status of the nursing population. It is hypothesized that if the wage increase is effective, it is sufficient to compensate for the stresses associated with nursing and there will be a permanent overall retention of the nursing work force. If it is not sufficient, it is hypothesized that the nurses will not remain at that one hospital. This provides a foundation for engaging hospital administrators in a debate over the severity of stress for nurses and whether financial incentives are sufficient to compensate for stress in the long term setting."
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Nursing Shortage, 2007.
An application of change theory to the current nursing shortage.
2,254 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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This paper discusses how the current nursing shortage is more severe and complex than any previous shortage and how the causes of the shortage must be properly identified so that the appropriate innovations can be introduced. In particular, the paper looks at how E. Roger's (1983) theory of diffusion is perfect for the change process since it emphasizes the necessity of full knowledge of the problem and the innovation.
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Introduction
The Challenge of the Nursing Shortage
Rogers' (1983) Theory of Diffusion
The Use of Multiple Frames
Conclusion
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"The current nursing shortage is interrelated with other challenges, and none have easy or swift solutions. The shortage is coupled with an aging workforce as well as increasing health care costs (Copeland, 2005). The shortage is causing high workloads and stress for nurses as well as injuries to overburdened nurses and inadequate patient care. In addition, the nursing shortage is exacerbating in another way since another one-third reduction in nurse educators is about to occur due to retirements and resignations."
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Nursing Shortage, 2007.
This paper discusses the issue of nursing shortage from a social and cultural point of view.
2,842 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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In this article, the writer performs an in-depth literature review and analysis of the current nursing shortage through social and cultural perspective. The writer explores how factors contributing to the shortage are understood by others and then attempts to analyze the following topics: the prevailing attitudes in society regarding the social and cultural factors of the nursing shortage, how the dominant culture influences the values and priorities regarding the social and cultural aspects of the nursing shortage and whether this influence provides the dominant culture with privileges over other members of society. In addition, the writer discusses personal beliefs and assumptions about the issue and identifies barriers to the solution and the strategies for possible resolution.
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Background of Social and Cultural Factors
History
Today's Reality
Looking Ahead
Prevailing Attitudes in society
Society's View of Nursing
Influences of the Dominant Culture
Nursing Culture
Barriers to Resolution
Resolution to Social and Cultural Issue
Personal Beliefs and Assumptions
Conclusion
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"There are many social and cultural strategies that can be utilized to help resolve the current nursing shortage in Canada. This nursing shortage is unique because of the unprecedented low supply of nurses and the high demand for their services. The usual solutions such as hiring bonuses and education reimbursement may help in the short run, but they won't solve the underlying issues. Addressing the core retention issues will be the most effective methodology. Currently, the nursing culture is such that new graduates can have a traumatic experience when they leave school to begin their nursing careers."
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The Nursing Shortage and Patient Care, 2004.
Study of the impact that the nursing shortage is having on the quality of patient care.
2,276 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper talks about the deterioration in the quality of care patients receive as a result of the nursing shortage. It talks about the causes of the nursing shortage, the implications of this shortage for the future of patient care, and what can be done to alleviate the problem.
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"A lack of nurses, or even a lack of highly trained and qualified nurses, can have a serious impact on patient recovery. Most patients deal with nurses much more than they deal with doctors and because of this nurses are very important to patients and how well most of them recover. Unfortunately, the nursing shortage that began several years ago is getting worse and therefore patients are suffering in many ways. It is important not only to understand how significant nurses are in the lives of their patients, but also to understand why there is such a shortage in nurses at the present time. There are several reasons why this is the case but the largest one has a great deal to do with how much nurses get paid. Most of them are concerned about the wages that they receive and feel that it is not sufficient for much of the work that they perform on a daily basis. In other words, they often work much harder than their pay actually reflects."
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Water for Africa, 2002.
Shows the effect of water shortages in Africa, focusing on the case of Egypt and the Nile.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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Water is becoming an increasingly valuable natural resource in many parts of the world. Egypt is entirely dependant on the Nile and competes with nine other states further up river that also require the water. This paper examines Egypt's dependency on the Nile and the prospects for a peaceful future solution through water access agreements.
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The Nursing Shortage, 2007.
This paper explores the shortage of nurses, particularly in emergency and critical care units.
1,274 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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The paper discusses the shortage of experienced nurses in hospitals throughout the United States. The paper describes the consequences of this shortage, which include emergency department overcrowding and surgery cancellation. The paper explains the factors driving this shortage, which include the aging of the current nurse workforce and an ongoing drop in the enrollment in baccalaureate and master's degree nursing programs. The paper discusses how the inability of younger RNs to replace the aging baby-boom RNs suggest that the demographic forces underpinning the RN labor market will not ease for many years to come. Therefore, resolving these shortages will not be easy and are likely to require long-term and highly innovative initiatives.
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"The United States is facing a critical shortage of registered nurses, and by the year 2020, the average RN vacancy rate in the U.S. will be 20 percent (Mikhail 2005). The shortage of registered nurses has contributed to emergency department overcrowding, increased hospital diversions, bed and patient care unite closures and surgery cancellation, and poses a clear threat to trauma center viability (Mikhail 2005). According to the April 01, 2005 issue of Journal of Trauma Nursing, the problem can be framed as the classic supply and demand dilemma (Mikhail 2005)."
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Risk Management and the Nursing Shortage, 2008.
A discussion of the worldwide nursing shortage and its negative effect on patients.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper addresses the problem that health care risk management has not been utilized effectively in relation to nurses, who were once valued as the pivotal health care providers in the medical field. The paper claims that, as hospital systems began to feel the competition associated with globalization, administrators sought to obtain funding that would allow them to become conglomerates and have a dominant strength in the health care system nationwide. In order to obtain this funding hospitals and health care centers believed that the most effective method was to reduce staffing and equipment costs. Nurses were primarily affected and, over time, the situation was further impacted by nurses that left the field out of frustration, retirement, or migration to other countries. This nursing shortage, consequently, has had a negative effect on patients and the risk of increased patient injuries. The research maintains that this nursing shortage is one of the most significant issues that exists in health care today. Risk analysis indicates that there are no positive factors associated with the nursing shortage, but that there are solutions to the issue that all health care facilities can consider in changing their environments. The paper concludes that the most important method of addressing the issue is clearly altering the hospital system to demonstrate greater appreciation for professional nurses and to focus on personnel rather than on funding.
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"Although it has been a trend over the last few decades for health care systems to ignore the needs of their nurses, according to McCormick (2006) this philosophy is changing (sec. 1). This is because it is becoming evident that while nurses may feel a connection to nursing or have worked in the profession for a long time, they also realize that they have other career choices that are less stressful and that will meet their economic needs. Yet, McCormick (2006) suggests that this belief will cease among nurses when the health care systems of the country do all that is within their power to protect the qualified nurses that exist today."
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The Nursing Shortage, 2006.
A discussion regarding the shortage of nurses in the medical field and the possible reasons for this.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This essay discusses the arguments amongst the experts as to the nature of the nursing shortage. Some hold that there is a shortage, others argue that this is not the case. This paper also reviews the study by Munchus, Rivers, and Tsai who give multiple reasons as to why there is currently a lack of nursing staff. This paper then goes on to provide solutions to the proposed problems in nursing.
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"As the large Baby Boomer generation ages and prepares for retirement, an alarming thing has happened in the world of nursing. The large majority of nurses are getting ready to leave the field, and at the same time they will reach the age where they themselves need nursing care. This has created a nursing shortage across the nation and caused concern among many nursing and healthcare experts. "
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