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Culturally Aware Nursing, 2007.
A case study discussing the lack of cultural diversity among nurses.
1,373 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper discusses how cultural diversity is becoming an increasingly important issue to nursing. The paper discusses the lack of diversity among nurses and describes how this can affect patient care. It then presents a case study of an Eastern Indian patient and discusses the need for an interpreter and how her care may have been affected by the lack of cultural diversity among the nurses.
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"Another strategy that can be used is the incorporation of cultural assessment tools, such as the Cultural Diversity Awareness Inventory by Henry (1985 as cited by Burcham, 2002) and the Self-Examination in Transcultural Issues assessment by Davis (1994 as cited by Burcham, 2002) which measure the respondent's attitudes and general cultural knowledge. Medrano, Setzer, Enders, Costello, Benavente and Smith (2005) emphasize the limitations on effective health care delivery that nurses display in a diverse cultural patient setting when they bring their own perspectives and value system into the encounter."
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Cultural Awareness, 2002.
This paper examines how prevailing Western cultural concepts regarding the soul and spirituality, gender and healing have been challenged and redefined by a growing awareness of cultural alternatives.
2,541 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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The first part of the paper looks at the various cultural meanings of healing, as practiced by the Hmong people of Southeast Asia and the Daraga people of Western Africa. It examines how these cultures have challenged Western medicine?s traditional focus on the body only. In the second part, the paper examines the various cultural concepts of religion and spirituality, and how the growing pluralism of definitions is a challenge for hegemonic Christianity. In the conclusion, the paper examines how these multiplicities of viewpoints have affected and broadened the author's own value system, giving an emphasis on the conflicting cultural concepts regarding gender and sports.
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"One of the most contentious areas of such cultural collisions involves medicine. Such conflicts are not new, as physicians have already run into conflict with many American religious groups such as the Scientologists and the Jehovah?s Witnesses, who prohibit blood transfusions. In a case involving a child, however, a court ruled in 1943 that the state had a right to impose life-saving medical treatment, even if the said treatment conflicts with the family?s religion (Fadiman 80).
Since the 1940s, however, physicians, scientists and the general public have begun to understand how other cultures may have radically-different ideas about the causes of illness and disease. The growing diversity of the population now requires physicians and healthcare workers a heightened cultural awareness, to become more understanding of the multitude of health traditions that exist around the world and, increasingly, in the country."
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| Term Paper # 49714 |
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Nursing and Obstetrical Nursing Curricula, 2006.
A look at the organizations that regulate and control nursing and nursing education programs.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper looks at nursing and obstetrical nursing and investigates what agencies police and design the curricula for these fields. The State Boards of Nursing and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission are examined and the policies and standards that they set are discussed as well as the required curriculum content and development they oversee. Their impact upon curriculum development and revision is also reviewed.
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"In the arena of nursing, there are so many specialties, so many fields, so many types of nurses, that there must be governing and regulatory bodies. Without such organizations that regulate and control nursing and nursing education programs, there would not be a singular and uniform set of expectations for this nation's nursing professionals. The two organizations that will be discussed in regard to how they influence the regulation of nursing, and more specifically how they could influence obstetrical nursing, are the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The first of the two governing agencies that this paper will discuss and investigate is the NCSBN."
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Director of Nursing in Nursing Home, 1999.
Examines issues affecting this position & role. Examines the economics of the institute, restructuring, responsibilities, quality of care and staffing.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 14 sources, $ 47.95
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"DONS IN THE CONTEMPORARY NURSING HOME ENVIRONMENT
Introduction
This research examines some of the issues affecting the position and role of the Director of Nursing (DON) in contemporary nursing home environments. DONs are experiencing increasing difficulties in their attempts to fulfill their responsibilities as the health care environment in the United States continues in a period of transition.
DONs and Transition in the Health Care Environment
An increasing number of nursing homes, in the pursuit of goals related to both efficiency and effectiveness, are implementing reorganization schemes that frequently involve downsizing, decentralization, or some combination of downsizing and decentralization (Barrett, 1995). Among health care.."
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Registered Nurse vs. Nurse Practitioner, 2008.
A research paper exploring the process of transferring from a status of registered nurse to nurse practitioner.
2,825 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 84.95
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The paper defines and describes the duties, obligations and educational abilities of both a registered nurse and nurse practitioner in order to determine the motivations of nurses to transfer positions. The paper provides a literature review and concludes that a more in-depth analysis is necessary to truly assess a nurse's motivation for expressing interest in transferring to the role of nurse practitioner. The paper also shows the need for more studies on whether such a transfer will bring greater job satisfaction and motivation than if the nurse were to remain as a registered nurse.
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Introduction
Literature Review
Strengths & Weaknesses of the Concept
Discussions & Summary Conclusions
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"At present, there is a national crisis within the nursing industry. More and more, people are interested in becoming nurses. Nurses work in many capacities in clinics, community centers, hospitals and in private practice. However for some, there is no clear distinction between an R.N. and a Nurse Practitioner. Further, there is little data exploring the mechanisms through which a nurse may decide to pursue an advancing career, and what support if any he or she may receive in doing so. The purpose of this paper is to clarify the roles of these two positions, and assess which is most needed given the status of the nursing and healthcare industry in the United States today."
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Nurses Aids as Supplement to Nursing Staff, 2002.
A discussion of the conflict within a hospital setting between registered nurses and nursing aids.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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This paper examines a conflict between registered nurses and nurses' aids at a hospital. The conflict is centered around a misunderstanding on the part of the aids towards their respective duties. The paper provides a series of steps that can resolve this group conflict.
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Introduction
Problem
Overview of Situation
Recommendationa for Solution
Conclusion
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"It has come to the attention of the floor supervisors at Newport General Hospital that there is tension among the nursing staff. The decision of Harvard Group HMO to utilize "creative management" strategies to supplement the existing registered nurses with nurses' aids has been met with extreme prejudice on the part of the medical team and the patients. "
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Every Nurse Controls the Image of Nursing, 2008.
This paper is a persuasive essay on the changing role of the nursing profession's image in modern day society.
730 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the changing role of nurses. The paper asserts that while every nurse controls the image of nursing, the demands of the times change what constitutes, and what will constitute nursing. Furthermore, the paper states that the nursing profession is undergoing transitions both within and without that profoundly impact it's public image as providing care to those in need. The author states that whereas technology can provide more and more timely cures, nurses are still typecast into a caring role, which may be less of a priority in the global scene that merely looks at health care as a service-oriented body repair shop.
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"As often is the case, internal and external change can have unpredictable effects on the components of the profession, not only as a whole. For instance, the broadening of the different roles a nurse can pursue has only happened in the latter quarter of the previous century in response to the expanding demand for them. There is an inherent advantage in specializing and giving students advancement options, even the option to independently practice is currently available. However, with the lack of time to develop these different tracks into distinct, autonomous, regulatory professional entities, this leaves the impression on the public that the nursing profession's demand-driven schism is a warning sign that health care is slowly becoming service-oriented rather than patient-oriented. Presently, it is difficult to distinguish nursing roles such as the nurse practitioner apart from the roles of other professionals such as physicians. Such increasing overlap in responsibilities, knowledge, patient treatment and management must be assessed and acted upon in order to ultimately establish a change in the public's perspective on nursing as a whole."
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Nursing in Australia, 2007.
This paper explores the nursing process as it relates to Australian nursing.
1,597 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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The paper presents a brief review of the history of nursing in Australia. The paper discusses the nursing process in general, how the process impacts the need for cultural awareness and the uniqueness of nursing in Australia. The paper focuses on evidence-based thinking and the advent of the Australian National Competency Committee (ANCI) competencies for nursing.
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The Nursing Process
Evidence-Based Nursing
ANCI Competencies
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"Nursing in Australia enjoys a long history, with its most recent change occurring from the 1970s to 1990s when Stein-Parbury (2000) tells us that Registered Nursing gradually moved from the teaching auspices of the clinical environment to the collegiate and higher-educational realm. Throughout the country and world, the objectives of nursing are the same. The American Nurses Association as cited by Bruderly stated the role of the nurse was "the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to the real or potential health problems". Consistent with the nursing process is the concept of evidence-based thinking."
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Nursing Client Care, 2008.
This paper discusses the empowerment of nursing and its importance in nurse-patient relationships.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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In this essay, the writer notes that the empowerment of nursing is a role or function that can only be addressed by deconstructing the daily lives of nurses. The writer points out that the relationship between nurse and client is a front line relationship - the nurse is the primary care giver and the first medical person the client sees. The writer reviews different articles that take the profession of nursing and show how the need for interdependent relationships between nurse and nurse and nurse and client are imperative to attaining empowerment and powerful relationships. The writer maintains that education is the key to empowerment and building powerful relationships, as the more well-rounded a nurse is the better the nurse-client relationship and the nurse-nurse relationship. The writer concludes that the interdependent relationship of the nurse needing the patient and the patient needing the nurse is fundamental in the industry.
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Introduction
Article Analysis
Conclusion
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"The article concludes that patient advocacy is a major issue in current nursing situations. More and more nursing are finding power in stepping forward in what they consider to be the best interest of the patient - sometimes this is just making sure that the patient's wishes are being listened to and respected by the medical staff. The authors believe that true patient advocacy can only be realized when al 3 attributes listed above is present. Empowerment, power and powerlessness are the crux of nurse-patient relationships. The interdependent relationship between the three creates a shared balance of power between client and nurse and nurse and other medical staff."
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Nursing and Therapeutic Communication, 2008.
A case study emphasizing the importance of using therapeutic communication in dealing with patients.
980 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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This paper is a case study, based upon a nurse's experience with a particular patient suffering from dementia. The purpose of the study is to illustrate how therapeutic communication, greater sensitivity and cultural awareness, may help increase patient trust and the efficacy of nursing care in difficult situations. The paper concludes that it is very important in any situation to put the patients and their perspective first. It suggest developing a plan of care that integrates empathy for the patient, background knowledge of the illness, and awareness of the patient's cultural backgrounds.
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Looking Back
Analysis
Revision
New Perspective
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"Although we knew Helen was very frightened and could not understand the situation, there was no attentive listening to her needs and concerns (Grover, 2005). We both knew that Helen was beginning to suffer from dementia. Dementia refers to "a progressive illness of cognitive, functional, and physical deterioration" (Helton & van der Stern, 2006, p. 222). On reflecting on the situation, I came to understand how ethical issues are involved. One of these issues is respect for persons because we were so taken with our efforts to stop the bleeding that we ignored the person and her needs. Another ethical issue is beneficence or doing good because the panic she felt may have worsened her dementia. Another issue is cross-cultural. Helton and van der Stern (2006) found that when dementia is involved both patients and family members have painful emotional needs take priority over everything, even decision making."
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| Term Paper # 86806 |
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Two Nursing Career Paths, 2002.
This paper is an assessment of two career paths within the field of nursing: Nurse practitioner and director of nursing.
1,655 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses that nurse practitioners, requiring advanced degrees, provide primary care to patients under the supervision of physicians and may prescribe medicines. This paper also discusses that directors of nursing, requiring at least a master?s degree, sometimes a business degree and often a doctoral degree, are part of the hospital?s management rather than its staff. The paper concludes that, while both careers lie within the profession of nursing, they will appeal to very different personality types.
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"While both the nurse practitioner and the director of nursing technically serve within the same field, their careers (in terms of the tasks that they perform during their daily work routines and the specific rewards, challenges, and responsibilities that each one faces) are substantially different from each other. This should not surprise us at all: Both the editor-in-chief of The New York Times and a news assistant running errands at a small weekly paper in Mexico City are journalists, but they have very different jobs."
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The Face of Nursing, 2006.
A review of the history of nursing and a look at how the nursing career has developed over the past 50 years.
1,187 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper reviews the history of nursing and the traditional role of the nurse. According to this paper, the face of nursing has changed over the past 50 years from a short term career to fill the gap until the nurse got married, to a lifetime career where a nurse works her way up the hospital ranks.
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"Trust in management may ultimately be entirely destroyed. The trust is based not only on information provided by the managers, but also by helpful feedback and guidance. Empowerment is strengthened when nurses feel the ability to be flexible is using their own judgment in issues as well as assuming responsibility for appropriate decision making. Employee empowerment must obviously be related to an employees' sensation that the organization is involved and cares about its employees' wellbeing. It is also important to nurses that they have a sense that their work is being valued. There is a significant negative relation between staff nurse burnout and the nurse perception of access to support, to information and to resources within the acute care setting (Laschinger, Finegan and Shamian, 2001). Social support from coworkers and managers has also been closely linked with decrease in occupational stress and burnout. It is important, however, to remember that personality factors add to the response to stress in the work setting. For example, a highly driven individual will more likely look for challenging work and the opportunity to learn new and better skills. When a job is obtained that fills these needs, then the individual will be more likely to feel empowerment in their work as well as increased job satisfaction. There are research studies which have put forward the hypotheses that the relationship between perceived work empowerment and occupational mental health is moderated by pre-dispositional work achievement needs and personality factors (Welford 2002)."
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