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Nursing Leadership, 2008.
Looks at ways nurses can meet their ethical obligation to be skilled communicators, teachers, motivators and team builders
1,250 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper notes that the ethical obligation and demand for leadership from nurses is the foundation for the public's trust in the medical profession. The paper then emphasizes the importance of understanding what it is a nurse is suppose to do ethically and relates that personal reflection and open communication between nurses and administrators is a proactive way of strengthening and protecting the public's trust in the profession of nursing. The paper concludes that the rigorous schedule of nursing school is a way of weeding out those who do not have the character and stamina to be teachers, motivators and team builders. Nursing is a profession of respect and responsibility--not everyone is cut out to be a nurse.
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"There will never be an easy answer, but as a leader in your field you will be expected to always act accordingly. Nurses are looked upon as teacher, motivators and team builders. These responsibilities are a part of the profession. Leadership is a professional expectation. Nurses are encouraged to develop their personalities into a leadership role. We are encouraged to seek out our weaknesses and improve upon them to become effective leaders in our profession."
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Nursing and Critical Thinking and Judgment, 2005.
Discusses three thinking skills and their connection to nursing.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper briefly examines three critical thinking skills--creativity, flexibility and open-mindedness--that are essential to effective nursing. The paper also outlines personal events that required the utilization of these skills and how their application led to professional success. Finally, this paper points out how the author plans to grow and develop these skills via extensive personal learning and reading and by communicating on a regular basis with experienced colleagues.
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"Nursing is one of the most demanding of all fields. Among other things, it requires a compassionate and open mind, a dedicated spirit and a strong work ethic; it also requires a great deal of patience. However, this paper will examine three attributes of nursing that are frequently overlooked: creativity, flexibility and open-mindedness. Without question, the utilization of these three critical thinking skills in the workplace will have a positive, long-term influence on a nurse's career and his or her relationship with patients and staff. This paper will emphasize the importance of these skills and provide a plan for continuing to work on their development; this paper will also provide three short examples of the use of these skills in nursing practice and offer further suggestions on how a young nurse can proceed to incorporate these skills into his or her nursing practice."
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Japanese Cultural and Nursing Assessment, 2005.
This paper discusses Japanese culture and its relationship to nursing assessments of patients from this culture.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper explains emphatically that problem of communicating in English is the first and most obvious factor to be considered in nursing interventions with Japanese-Americans. The author points out that, when working with Japanese family members, physicians should remember that the traditional hierarchy is the father of the house, then the oldest adult son, then the mother and only then the daughter. When health decisions must be made by the family, the physician should withdraw to allow the family to have an open discussion in private. The paper relates that Buddhist and Shinto religious beliefs influence this population's feelings about illness and death.
Table of Contents
Presentation of Client and Scenario
Socioeconomic Factors
Lifestyle
Family Values
Religious Preferences
Heath beliefs and Practices
Childbearing/Parenting
Conclusion
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"It is important for a nursing practitioner to keep this in mind as, in the 2000 census, 796,700 residents of the U.S. identified their "race" as Japanese. Thus, it is useful for all nursing practitioners, particularly those residing on the West Coast to keep abreast of Japanese cultural traditions. Also, even when residing in Japan, Japanese first-generation immigrants have traditionally seemed less eager than other immigrant groups to assimilate into the hegemonic culture. One measure of this is that compared to other Americans of Asian background, a lower percentage of Japanese elders speak English. "In 1990, only 36% said they did not speak English very well." ''
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Nurses and Communication, 2005.
Discusses the importance of good communication skills in the nursing profession.
2,349 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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This paper begins with an overview of what the relationship between a nurse and a patient entails and then discusses the manner in which nurses communicate with critically ill and sedated patients. The paper describes the challenges nurses face in communicating effectively with their patients and the families of their patients and explains how effective communication skills can help a nurse ease the anxiety of both the critically ill or sedated patient and the patient's family.
From the Paper
"Nurses must also communicate in a manner that is caring and responsible. Riley (2000) explains that responsible communication means that nurses are held accountable for what they say to patients and their families. Nurses must be truthful with patients and ensure that the message that is conveyed is medically sound and accurate (Riley 2000). In addition, nurses must show care and sensitivity to their patients."
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Communicating the Gospel, 2006.
A discussion on the importance of communicating the Gospel in missionary work and the factors that may affect how the Gospel is communicated.
2,579 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper relates that the importance of communicating the Gospel in missionary work cannot be overstated. The paper also points out that, without an effective way of communicating the Gospel, the targeted audience will never be converted. The paper then discusses the ways in which the Gospel can be communicated and the importance of selecting a method that suits the community that the missionary is in. The paper further describes the ways that media selection play a key role in the presentation of the Gospel and discusses the impact that globalization has had on missionary work.
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Introduction
Philosophy of Communication
Initial Considerations
Message Contextualization
Method Determination
Media Selection
Measurement Implementation
Globalization
Conclusion
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"Globalization is a current trend throughout the world that is having a large impact on missions. Where a missionary used to struggle to find things to relate to, a missionary can now enter remote areas of China and chat with teenage boys about the latest episode of The Simpsons thanks to the television. While globalization has many more negative impacts than positive ones, it seems, there are a few bright spots that can aide a missionary in his attempt to contextualize the Gospel or the media that he'll use to present it. In China, little kids swap Christmas cards without even realizing the meaning behind them; this presents an open door for a missionary to relate the Gospel to the child. Muslims, who are from a very exclusionary culture, are provided with access to pluralistic ideas through the television and the internet that might challenge their thinking enough to open them up to the Gospel ."
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Group Decision In Communicating, 2002.
Explanation of what constitutes group decision in communicating and discussion of some of the theories regarding group decision.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 18 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper is on group decisions in communicating. Group decision communicating often consists of orientation, conflict, emergence, and reinforcement. Decision-emergence theory is an explanation of the complex communication process that groups go through in doing any projects. These steps often make or break the group.
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The Importance of Communicating, 2002.
This paper examines the art of communicating in the business world.
1,005 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This is a paper that researches the different forms of business communication, including the transmission of ideas and messages over great distances. The author discusses the role of both verbal and non-verbal communication in the workplace, including body language and how different interpretations of language can lead to misunderstandings in the business world. The tone one uses, either verbally or electronically is an intricate piece of the business puzzle and can make or break any deal. The author also details the importance of communicating clearly and concisely in the global world of business where often different dialects can cause unnecessary confusion.
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"Upon hearing this, the employee may interpret this to mean he/she is not working hard enough and get upset. This is a misconception of non-verbal messages. As a result of this, people need to watch not only the words and phrases they use, but also the tone of their voice. An employee should consider the tone of their message, whether depending on who they are speaking to and when. Tone is present in all communication activities. Ultimately, the tone of a message is a reflection of the speaker and it does affect how the listener will perceive the message. Tone can sometimes be difficult to consider when it is presented over a technological medium. Unarguably, however, tone can be presented via writing an e-mail message, over the phone, or through a video conference. It is still possible to express tone while using a form of technology."
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Communicable Disease Center (C.D.C.), 2004.
This paper looks at the Communicable Disease Center (C.D.C.).
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 11 sources, $ 63.95
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This paper looks at the Communicable Disease Center(CDC), renamed Center for Disease Control and Prevention to reflect its broader scope. CDC history, budget, staffing, scope and activities. It looks at problems it has faced, and problems it has solved.
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?Communicating Is Not Optional?, 2004.
Discusses the importance of communication in the business world, as explained by Angela Sinickas in her article, ?Communicating Is Not Optional?.
836 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 29.95
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Good communication is one of the most important features of a successful company. This paper shows that, as discussed in ?Communicating is Not Optional? by Angela Sinickas, President of Sinickas Communications, Inc., communication can mean the difference between profit and loss, between good management/employee relations and bad, and between a business having a positive or a negative public image.
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"Angela Sinickas makes reference to a situation in which Blue Cross of California promoted a new program of guaranteed coverage. All the newspapers carried the story, and customer service workers at Blue Cross were deluged with calls about the new policy. Unfortunately, management forgot to inform customer service of the changes. As a result, Blue Cross?s image was seriously damaged. This communications debacle affected only one company, in one state. But, imagine if this had been an international blunder."
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Ronald Reagan: The Great Communicator, 2003.
A discussion of the effects and ramifications of Ronald Reagan's eight years as President of the U.S.
3,705 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 102.95
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This paper discusses Reaganomics and how it has affected the United States. It compares different economic statistics before, during, and after Reagan's years in office and analyzes them. It talks about the Cold War and argues that the way Reagan handled it was the best and only way to topple the Evil Empire. It also discusses his character and how he is completely different from the way that the popular media portrayed him and continues to portray him.
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"On numerous occasions, critics have undermined Reagan and his ability to accomplish all that he did. Two examples of these critics undermining Reagan?s intelligence and success as a president came from two of his serious biographers ? Lou Cannon, a journalist who covered Reagan both as a governor and as President, and Edmund Morris ? did not identify a credible key to his success, relying in slightly different ways on the conventional explanation that his success was related to his background as an actor. The title of Cannon?s book, President Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime, was obviously chosen to emphasize the link between Reagan?s presidency and his past career."
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Communicating about Women's Sexuality, 2005.
An analysis of the lack of communication regarding women's sexuality.
1,620 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper discusses the cycle of continuing silence about issues related to women's sexuality. The paper explains that the silence can affect the health of women in situations where speaking up could prevent the contraction of a disease. The paper examines the role played by the media and society in general concerning the perception of women's sexuality. The paper makes mention of the views of the church and religion on this topic.
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"From the first signs of gender, the conditioning begins from the ones we love most. From the cradle, girls wear pink, boys blue and both are taught what is and how to play her and his role. Family is defined according to each individual's unique situation. Beginning in this context, a person's sexual identity has either the opportunity to begin its creation and discovery healthfully, or at high risk of developing problems. Generally, a time comes for the talk about "the birds and the bees". Usually most young people await this important discussion with the utmost dread and trepidation. Too often this fear is due to the shame and embarrassment that can monopolize the conversation. "
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Nursing & Communicable Diseases, 1996.
Medical, ethical & cultural issues affecting nurses' responses in general & applied to tuberculosis.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 20 sources, $ 63.95
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"The contemporary period is one in which diseases once thought conquered in this country are making strong reappearances, and during which both new diseases and diseases not previously common in this country are becoming significant concerns of health care professionals (Bechtel, Shepherd, & Rogers, 1995, p. 15). The identification and successful treatment of the individuals afflicted by these diseases are important to both the afflicted persons, whose health is directly at risk, and to the broader society, whose health is indirectly at risk.
This research examines appropriate nursing responses to the problems ..."
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Men and Women as Communicators, 2002.
A review of the book "You Just Don't Understand" by Deborah Tannen, on communication.
1,478 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper analyzes Deborah Tannen's theory that men and women communicate differently based on the different ways men and women perceive things, from her book "You Just Don't Understand". For men, communication is a way of maintaining status, developing a hierarchy and giving orders. In contrast, women communicate for interpersonal connections, to achieve a sense of community and to maintain equal status. This paper evaluates the possibility that such a complex subject like communication can be separated into two distinct categories so easily and whether this approach shows a stereotype that can be applied to all people.
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"There may be an overall trend towards women preferring to communicate for a certain reason, but this does not mean that every woman is the same. Accepting this view and believing that men and women can be understood so easily is a major error in judgment. It is also worth noting that in most communications it is not one person communicating with the other gender as a whole. It is one person communicating with one individual. For this communication to be most effective, the people need to make an effort to understand the perspective of each other. Attaching generalized meanings to the communication does not help with this. Another area overlooked is other characteristics that impact on a person?s perspective."
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Maternal Breastfeeding Program, 2008.
A research proposal for an education program for expectant and new nursing mothers.
2,762 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper examines the prevalence of breastfeeding through a critical literature review and the impact of a pro-breastfeeding education program delivered to expectant and new mothers. The paper also looks at how the information communicated through the education program can be enhanced through contact with peers, as peer mediation may potentially improve the subjects' acceptance of the information contained within the education program. The paper explains that breastfeeding is the traditional method of nourishing a child and is a physiological response to childbirth on the part of the new mother. The paper then points out that despite this naturally-occurring link between the new mother and her child, breast milk substitutes - commonly referred to as formula - were developed in the late 1950s and were increasingly marketed to new mothers through the 1980s as a superior means of nourishment. The paper shows that breastfeeding and the clinical trials related to the practice are of the utmost significance since the immediate and long-term well being of both mother and child depend on its success. The paper concludes that nurses play a major role in effective breastfeeding and need to be completely knowledgeable about appropriate and successful strategies.
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Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Literature Review
- Socio-Cultural Influences and Breastfeeding
- Health Outcomes Associated with Breastfeeding
- Challenges within the Literature
Theoretical Framework
Research Question/Hypotheses
- Hypothesis 1
- Hypothesis 2
Conclusion
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"Research was ongoing during this time and the majority of credible information stressed that breastfeeding was sufficient in terms of the nutritional content required for infants. Additional benefits were also isolated: children who breastfed during infancy demonstrated enhanced immune systems and were less likely to succumb to childhood and adolescent illnesses (Cunningham, Jelliffe, & Jelliffe, 1991; Saarinen & Kajossaari, 1995); breastfeeding was linked to improved cognitive development in children; research even suggested that the emotional development and attachment abilities of the child were improved and that the child may demonstrate improved psychosocial stability as an adult (Lawrence & Lawrence, 2005) and that breastfeeding "yields health care savings by reducing illness events" (Ahluwalia et al, 2000; 85)."
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Evaluation of Research, 2002.
This paper is a formal academic analysis of research presented by M. Donovan and K. D. Laack, ?Individually reported effectiveness of therapy for chronic pain.? in Clinical Nursing Research, 7(4).
965 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 34.95
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This paper is a formal critique of a research article reporting a project, in which back patients evaluated the effectiveness of previously received chronic pain treatment. The paper reported that the instruments used in the research were the Effectiveness of Treatments portion of the Patient Pain Questionnaire, the Wisconsin Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) and other questions appraising depression, therapy satisfactions and demographic variables. The author felt that the study was communicated clearly and effectively in this article, but the inclusion of statistical information about patient demographics and other patient variables would strengthen the article.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Literature Review
Conceptual/Theoretical Framework
Hypothesis/Research Question
Operational Definitions
Population and Sample
Research Design
Data Collection Methods
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"The study population consists of all chronic pain sufferers. The study includes a non-probability, convenience sample consisting of 163 patients. Limitations of this sample include its lack of representation of and generalizability to the population since it is biased toward or consisted only of subjects at least 18 years of age, primarily females (72%), and those living in the Northwest region of the United States. There is no evidence regarding the protection of subjects' rights."
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