Abstract
In this article, the writer re-affirms the role of research in the baccalaureate nurse's clinical roles, particularly with regard to evidence-based practice as a show of patient advocacy. Internal and external barriers to research still exist, particularly in the initiation of research or in its implementation. The writer discusses that through Change Theory, the burden of responsibility is on all nurses to assume a leadership role in prioritizing research, particularly in the promotion of safe provision of care.

From the Paper
"Being a researcher is a challenge as it constantly involves bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and actual practices in order to find new and practical applications. More often than not, researchers, clinicians, even administrators and policy-makers do not do so. This is in context of the nurse - or any health care professional's - prevailing expected role as a hands-on advocate of patient and community promotion of health and safety. It is even more challenging for a health care professional in a clinical setting, where actual practice may be far from the theoretical realm of research."

Tags:nursing, research, health, care

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This article examines Florence Nightingale's contributions to the nursing profession. The writer discusses how she transformed the whole practice of nursing into a profession. The writer uses different sources to demonstrate that Florence Nightingale's achievements produced many contributions to nursing theory in addition to the nursing practice.

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"Gorrell states that Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, transformed the practice into a respectable profession and set the standards for clean and safe hospitals throughout the world. The purpose of this paper is to review the multiple accomplishments of Florence Nightingale and their contribution to the nursing profession. Clearly one of the ways in which Florence Nightingale advanced the profession of nursing was in her concern for hygiene. Gillian points out that part and parcel of ... "

Tags:Nursing, Florence, Nightingale

Abstract
The writer proposes that the contributions made by military nurses can not be overestimated. The paper explains that these contributions did not end on the front line, and continues even in the civilian nursing community. This paper discusses the impact of military nursing during the twentieth century, examining contributions made during World War I, World War II, the Korean conflict and the Vietnam War, the paper also touches on military nursing in the first Gulf War.

Tags:military, nursing, war

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The paper discusses how Mary Adelaide Nutting emerged as a leader in nursing as a result of her ideals and she spent her career attempting to bring her ideals to fruition. The paper asserts that what separates Nutting from other theorists is that without her ideals there would not be the ample opportunity or knowledge nurses use today on a daily bases. The paper posits that Nutting is the seed from what all nursing has and will continue to grow from. The paper argues that her drive to create an education system that would transform nuring into a profession has touched the lives of every person who has been ill or cared for the ill and Nutting's influence on the profession of nursing is immeasurable and will never be replicated (Valentine, 2002; McGuire and Kennedy, 2006).

Tags:leadership, nursing, education

Abstract
The paper asserts that of the many nursing theorists who have contributed to the profession in the past century, Patricia Benner is one of the most thought-provoking and unique ones. This paper examines Benner's theory of practical nursing, calling attention to its ability to organize other nursing theories, and compares Benner with two more conventional theorists-Dorothea Orem and Betty Neuman-in order to illustrate the superior explanatory power of Benner's theory. The conclusion is that, beyond offering a theory of nursing, Benner has managed to import sophisticated philosophical and anthropological ideas into the mainstream of nursing.

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"Of the many nursing theorists who have contributed to the profession in the past century, Patricia Benner is one of the most thought-provoking and unique ones. This paper will examine Benner's theory of practical nursing, calling attention to its ability to organize other nursing theories, and compare Benner with two more conventional theorists--Dorothea Orem and Betty Neuman--in order to illustrate the superior explanatory power of Benner's theory. The conclusion is that, beyond offering a theory of nursing, Benner has managed to import sophisticated philosophical and..."

Tags:patricia, benner, nursing

Abstract
This paper looks at the Marilyn M. Friedman nursing theory and her life. The writer of this paper uses Friedman's own book to outline the theoretical approaches Friedman contributes to the family nursing practice field. In addition the reader is treated to a short biography of Friedman's life and works.

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"We have all seen the depiction of nurses long ago. They wore their little white caps and they changed bedpans, comforted families and opened the drapes in hospital rooms letting the light in. Beyond that we were not really aware of their presence other than at injection time. Fast-forward to today and nurses have changed tremendously. Today's nurse is extremely well educated, involved in patient care and interacts with the medical staff, social programs and the families of the patient on a regular basis. The field of nursing has grown and changed to the point it is now divided into specialty types much like the field of doctors has done. Family practice nursing is a specialty that often dovetails with family practice or general practice physician work."

Tags:nursing, theory, social, work, family, practice, nurse, physician, education, marilyn, friedman, patient, care

Abstract
This paper presents an in-depth discussion of the nursing shortage currently being faced in hospitals throughout the US. It points out how the shortage was predicted long ago and efforts that were made to avoid today's situation. Then, the paper describes a plan of action in order to recruit nurses to a fictional hospital. Additionally, the paper notes methods for retaining the current workforce in this hospital. The paper concludes by noting that there is not a long-term solution that will work for one particular hospital, but rather that there should be more opportunities for young persons to join the professions.

Outline:

Introduction
Factors Contributing to Employee Shortages Affecting Heath Care Organizations, Especially at ABC Hospital
Plan of Action including Recruitment Strategies for at ABC Hospital
Provide Rationale for Choices
Conclusion

From the Paper
"However the problem is universal and is not specific to any single hospital. Therefore solutions also tend to rely on action by various agencies like education, government and other providers to not only provide for the future with training facilities, but also currently source, locate and hire nursing talents. The internet and global networks are providing platforms for hospitals and recruiters to head hunt n a global scale. There are glitches in the outsourcing of this technical skill which have to be address dine the short run, although in the long run the only option is to see that nursing becomes a viable and lucrative choice for local students who wish to make a career for themselves after schooling. The great problem that would be encountered is the rising costs that will occur in increasing remuneration and other benefits to nursing candidates."

Tags:nursing education, nursing schools, hospitals, workforce

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This paper provides a lengthy personal statement that identifies desires, fears and likely outcomes when its author enters the professional nursing environment. The paper describes how nursing is a helping profession and how the nurse can contribute to a patient's care and quality-of-life.

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"Nursing as a profession has always interested me as it is a helping profession in which the nurse plays a primary role in facilitating a patient's care and quality-of-life. Registered nurses may be less prominent members of a health care team when compared to physicians and surgeons, but the fact of the matter is that nurses are equally as important to the patient's overall health status. The nurse is responsible for the majority of minor and routine follow-up care processes, and also needs to ensure that the patient's stress levels are as low as possible. This, I believe, significantly helps in the patient's healing processes as..."

Tags:nursing, health, personal

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The paper describes the state of nursing and nursing education before Robb's time and outlines her early career. The paper addresses her stay in Rome and her positions at the Illinois Training School for Nurses at Cook County Hospital, Johns Hopkins Hospital and at Case Western Reserve University. The paper relates how Robb played a pivotal role in the establishment of the American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools for Nurses (ASSTSN) as well as the nursing program at Columbia University. The paper further discusses how she was president of the Nurses Associated Alumnae of the United States and Canada (NAAUC) and was one of the founding members of the International Council of Nurses (ICN). The paper looks at the three major books she puiblished throughout her career as a nurse and clearly shows how Robb made tremendous contributions to the nursing profession.

Outline:
Introduction
Nursing Education
Early Career
Illinois Training School for Nurses at Cook County Hospital
Johns Hopkins Hospital
American Society of Superintendents of Trainings Schools for Nurses
Case Western Reserve University
Nurses Associated Alumnae of the United States and Canada
Columbia University
International Council of Nurses
Publications
Conclusion

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"When the average person is asked to think of trendsetting nurses, who helped usher in the era of modern medicine, they can generally only name one: Florence Nightingale. However, the reality is that, while Nightingale's work was undeniably important, other groundbreaking nurses played critical roles in the development of modern medicine, whether by introducing new standards of patient care, emphasizing the importance of education in the life of a nurse, or establishing some type of program to assist nurses. Isabel Hampton Robb is noteworthy, not because she did a single one of these groundbreaking things, but because she did all of those things. Not only did she do all of those things, but she was passionate about the career of nursing. While she believed that there had been tremendous advancements in the field, she asked her fellow nurses, "with progress going on in every branch around us, are we alone to stand still?" (Hampton, 1894)."

Tags:nurses, training, education, licensure, instruction

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The paper discusses the indicators and contributing factors to nursing workforce shortages. The paper then examines the impact and corrective measures necessary. The paper reveals that without intervention, the current nursing workforce shortage is only expected to grow. The paper concludes that there is much need for concern with the nursing shortage.

Outline:
Indicators
Contributing Factors
Impact
Corrective Measures
Conclusion

From the Paper
"There has been much work to study the current and projected nursing workforce shortages because of their vast impact on healthcare and the nation in general. There is a current Registered Nurse national vacancy rate of 8.5% (American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN], 2007). These vacancy rates soar even higher when looking at evening and night shifts. Because nursing requires personal twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, three hundred and sixty-five days a year, healthcare facilities are having increased difficulty in filling "off shift" vacancies. Of hospitals surveyed in 2006, "off-shift" vacancies were reported in 77% to 85% of hospitals (Nursing vacancies decline, 2006)."

Tags:vacancies, shifts, demographics, schools, registered-nurses, recruitment