Abstract
This paper addresses the objectives and goals of a nursing program using Bloom's Taxonomy. The paper further describes learning as encompassing one of six areas: evaluation, synthesis, analysis, application, comprehension or knowledge. Additionally, the paper shows how these objectives must correspond to the goals that are intended through the learning process, which can be measured through accomplishment of tasks, application of knowledge to a project or the verbal explanation of the process, which displays understanding of the material.

From the Paper
"According to Bloom's Taxonomy the objectives of learning should encompass one of six areas: evaluation, synthesis, analysis, application, comprehension or knowledge ("Writing", n.d., sec. 2). These objectives must correspond to the goals that are intended through the learning process, which can be measured through accomplishment of tasks, application of knowledge to a project or the verbal explanation of the process, which displays understanding of the material ..."

Tags:nursing, goal, objective

Abstract
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."

Tags:taxonomy, health, care, communication, assessment

Abstract
This paper urges that advanced practice nurses (APN) not only should be allowed into nurse educator programs even if they do not have a nursing degree but also they should be given credit for clinical years already served. Next, the author relates the trend in adult trade education to recruit individuals with real world experience into educator programs and the need for more nurse educators. The paper details a proposed institute seminar-style nurse education program for APNs.

Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Problem Identification
Context of Issue
Economic Factors
Social Factors
Political and Legal Issues
Ethical Factors
Issue Statement
Involved Stakeholders
Policy Goal and Objectives
Evaluation Criteria
Policy Alternatives with Pros and Cons
Comparison & Conclusion
Results Analysis
Recommendation
Suggested Methodology for Presenting the Proposal for Consideration and Possible Implementation by Stakeholders

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"The nurse practitioner and the training agents must be aware of the complicated nature of medications, what they do and what the symptoms of interactions are as well as the symptoms of non-compliance, a frequent issue in chronic care medicine. These same APNs are then in a significant position to aide in teaching general nursing and advanced nursing care issues. Additionally, the role of the APN, nurse practitioner in care is significant in the development of patient relationships that are more akin to the role of the nurse as nurturer."

Tags:barriers cost, trade education systems, stakeholders continuum

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In this paper, the author presents and analyzes a study in which the the attrition rates of new practical nurse recruits were examined. Through the research, the author hopes to identify the failings or shortcomings of practical nurse training. The study's goal is to ultimately reduce the attrition rates by identifying the factors allowing individuals to fail the Practical Nurse Program. Using the data, the practical nurse training program would be improved, thereby reducing the attrition rate.

Outline:
Chapter 1 - Definition of the Problem
Problem Statement
Research Objective
Hypothesis
Chapter 2 - Literature Review
Introduction
Major Research
Chapter 3
Methodology
Data Collection
Data Analysis and Synthesis
Bibliography

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"The methodology of this research is one that is qualitative in nature. The research is one that will use the qualitative method in testing with cases and open problems as to the effectiveness of the training provided to the practical nurse group through case and open problems through direct observations of that which has been taught in which observation is through the structured method specifically work-based assessment. Work-based research is highly effective when clear learning outcomes are in place."

Tags:practical, nursing, nursing, training, nurse, attrition, Dwight, David, Eisenhower, Army, Medical, Center

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The paper presents a case study which explores the roles and status of the advance practice nurse in relation to school nursing. The paper discusses the need for school-based clinics run by advance practice nurses and examines budgetary considerations. The paper outlines a series of evaluations, both pre-development and post-development to be used for audit purposes, to assess program efficacy and measure original goals and objectives against current measures of success.

Outline:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Organizational Aims and Objectives
Description of Services Provided
Potential Benefits
Key Outcome Criteria
Audit and Research Plan
Position Description
Budget for the Position

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"Research tells us the school nurse must possess skills in more than theory and clinical knowledge, that skills in political awareness and activism, public relations and management are essential for today's school nurse (Oda, 2001). Competencies in "program planning, research and evaluation skills, management by objective techniques and statistical data collection and compilation" are additional skills required and are only found in the educational preparation and requirements consistent with the Advance Practice Nurse (APN)(Oda, 2001)."

Tags:Advance, Practice, Nurses, funding, budget, clinics, healthcare

Abstract
A study designed to examine the learning styles of nursing students in undergraduate programs at the baccalaureate and associate level. Student age, gender, and academic performance in nursing courses is also investigated to determine the way in which these factors are associated with student learning styles. The purpose of the study is to assess the degree to which such factors represent important variables for nursing educators to consider in developing and implementing plans for retaining nursing students. As it has been suggested that a major factor responsible for student success or failure is the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process, it is hoped that the findings of the study will be useful in aiding nursing education programs to more fully respond to the learning needs of student nurses.

Contents
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Theoretical Framework
Organization of the Thesis
Literature Review
Andragogical Model vs. Pedagogical Model
Learning Styles and the Learner-Centered Approach
Kolb's Learning Cycle
Research Methodology
Research Design
Research Method
Data Analysis

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"As evidenced throughout the literature, extensive efforts have not been implemented to study the degree to which teachers do actually use a different style when teaching adults. Two seminal studies (i.e., Beder & Darkenwald, 1982; Gorham 1984, 1985) examined this area by investigating the following questions: Do teachers teach adults in a different way, and if so, what are these differences? In both studies, subjects were teachers who taught both adults and preadults. In the Beder and Darkenwald study, information was collected solely through a self-report questionnaire. Gorham used an adaptation of Beder and Darkenwald's questionnaire for the initial phase of her study, followed up with classroom observations of a small number of her sample for a second phase."

Tags:research, psycholofy, medical, nurse, care, health, adult, education, development

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This paper discusses the various stages of a proposed study program aimed at teaching children who have to endure kidney transplants how to be an active part of their own recovery process. The writer explains each stage of the program and stipulates the objectives and goals.

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"With an understanding of the process the patient will be able to cooperate with the nursing staff and will more actively participate in the process. From this program, we expect that our audience (pediatric patients who have gone through kidney transplant) will develop a reasonable level of knowledge base that will help the patients in gaining faster recovery and will help the staff in performing their job easily because they will be interacting with an educated patient who understands the problems and challenges faced by the nursing staff in performing this job."

Tags:medical, nursing, transplants, teaching, surgery

Abstract
This paper describes family-centered care nursing programs. The author points out empirical research. The paper relates the historic involvement of the family as an integral part of the nursing practice.

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The purpose of this research report is to identify family centered care practice and principles with special emphasis upon nursing interventions in the surgical perioperative care setting in a large urban medical surgical unit. According to Wright and Leahey, a significant part of nursing history is that the involvement of families has always been integrally to nursing practice; but, in recent years, nursing has begun to focus upon identifying via empirically grounded research the basic systems that should be used in caring ..."

Tags:nursing, family centered care, surgical nursing

Abstract
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."

Tags:nursing, regulatory, influences

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This paper discusses how comunity based nursing address the fear facture. The author pays particular attention to the lower poorer class and individuals with case studies.