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Health Equality and Nursing, 2008.
This paper explores whether global health for all is possible to achieve.
2,021 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 94.95
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The paper discusses the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion and whether nurses can really make the difference in promoting global health. The paper looks at how even though contemporary global health issues are multidimensional and complex, nursing has the benefits of a vision of the future as well as effective strategies to implement global health for all. The paper concludes that the greatest challenge at the present time to full realization of this goal is the uneven effects of globalization around the world.
Outline:
Introduction
The Origins of Global Health for All
Globalization and Effects on Global Health
The Challenges to Global Health for All
Meeting the Challenges
Nursing and Health for All
Conclusion
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"The Alma-Ata Declaration was intended to address the need for a global response to health inequalities. The proposal of global health for all was first proposed at Alma-Ata and made use of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion which defined health promotion as "those processes that enable people to increase control over and to improve their health" (Hilfinger Messias, 2001, p. 9). The Charter specified five strategies: advancing public health policy, developing supportive environments, enhancing community action, developing personal skills, and changing the direction of health services."
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Health and Safety for Nurses in Home Health Care, 2008.
A discussion of health and safety issues for nurses who work with home health care agencies.
1,710 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 81.95
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This paper takes a look at the situation of nurses in home health care, who regularly work in isolation without the benefit of peers or essential supports, unlike nurses in hospitals, which have the benefit of safety and security measures provided by the institution. The paper points out that home health care nurses are predominately female and are subject to high physical and psychosocial demands. Furthermore, many of these nurses work in isolated rural settings, making them more prone to physical assault, sexual assault and various forms of workplace violence, as well as personal injury related to heavy lifting. The paper argues that the most important point about health and safety issues is that they impact of the care the client receives. To conclude, the paper maintains that the goal for all home health care agencies must be to ensure the safety of both staff and patients, and this may be achieved through employee awareness and in agency commitment to the staff.
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"Home health care is a rapidly expanding industry because of such factors as an aging population and decreased hospital stays. With that expansion have come increasing incidents of violence in the workplace. Surveys of nurse reveal that problems related to safety in the home care field have escalated. These problems range form verbal and physical abuse, along with threatening animals to visible weapons and illegal drugs (Sylvester & Reisener, 2002). In addition, nurses in home care very often work in areas where the crime rate is above the national average. All of these issues and concerns create a potential impact on patient care and patient outcomes (Fazzone & Barloon, 2000). When nurses are in continual fear over their safety, this situation is certain to affect the quality of care."
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The Impact of Public Health Nursing, 2005.
An examination of the contribution of Lillian Wald, and the impact of public health nursing.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 38.95
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The paper discusses how public health nursing has made a large impact on society, from its very beginnings. The paper describes how, under the auspices of Lillian Wald, one of the originators of the field, public health nursing was first introduced to the poor and indigent population and in the schools. Today, public health nursing has an impact across the social strata. This paper analyzes the impact that public health nursing has had on American society both in the past and in the future. It will focus on the early history of the field, largely concentrating on the contributions made by Lillian Wald. In addition, it will offer some brief discussion of significant events in public health nursing from the time of Wald until today.
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Community Health Nursing and the Elderly, 2008.
This paper explores the role of the community health nurse in the prevention of falls in elderly patients.
967 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 50.95
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The paper reveals that although falls continue to comprise a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality amongst elderly patients, the use of physical or chemical restraints has declined. The paper then examines interventions that can be utilized by the community health nurse to help the elderly avoid falls without the use of restraints. The paper concludes with recommendations for future nursing research.
Outline:
Public Health Issue
Significance to Community Health Nursing Practice
Incorporate into Nursing Practice
Recommendations for Future Nursing Research
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"Falling is a normal part of motor development early among children and is a preventable injury. However, it is an unusual occurrence for adults and may therefore signal the presence of other underlying conditions (e.g. cognitive dysfunction due to illness). Degenerative neurological diseases, syncope caused by sudden hemodynamic instability visual impairment or motor weakness are some of the precipitating factors for falls in the elderly population. Unlike falls in the non-elderly population, trivial falls can cause significant indirect causes of morbidity and mortality. This is especially seen with hip fractures, where prolonged immobility can lead to venous stasis and fatal pulmonary embolisms during this course."
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Leadership in Nursing and the Health Care System, 2008.
A discussion of the ideal leadership skills required in nursing and the health care system.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 81.95
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This paper discusses the urgent need for effective leadership in nursing and health care at a time when the health care system has become fragmented and the shortage of nurses is worsening. It presents various traits and styles that characterize an ideal leader. Ultimately, the paper maintains that the most effective form of leadership in nursing at the present time is transformational leadership, which involves forward thinking, flexibility and creativity when confronted with the challenges of dealing with a very unpredictable world and an environment that is in constant flux.
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"Among the many characteristics that leaders must possess are the ability to influence others, a high level of confidence, and certain qualities for leadership with which they are born (Frisina & Steltzer, 2001). Leadership also is concerned with such traits as appropriate critical thinking, judgment, and motivating others. Leadership also reflects the individual's personal attitudes and their approach to life. Leadership can be learned and it also can be developed (Frisina & Steltzer, 2001). My own conception of a leader is primarily a person who influences other people and is able to maintain the influence. At the same time, leadership can take place on three levels. The first is at the individual level where leaders motivate others. The second is at the group level where leaders build teams and resolve conflicts. The third is at the organizational level where leaders build culture. Wesorick (2002) maintains that the role of leaders is to transform practice cultures so that the uniqueness and outcomes of professional practice can be realized."
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Health Care and Nursing in the United States, 2004.
Examines how health care reforms in the past years have affected America's uninsured and the nursing industry.
2,111 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 97.95
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This paper examines how the health care reforms instituted under the past two presidencies have failed to address the problems of uninsured Americans in the United States. The first part of this paper examines the long road to health care reforms. It pays special attention to the thorny issue of universal insurance and the trends towards the privatization of health care. The next part of the paper then focuses specifically on the field of nursing. It looks at how health care reforms have changed the nature of a nurse?s job, increasing both the level and difficulty of a nurse?s workload. These changes also have significant implications for the quality of patient care in health care facilities and the rise in the number of self-care practitioners in the United States.
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"Many nurses also report a rise in patient acuity. The privatization of healthcare has resulted in a new mindset in the medical workplace, one that requires hospitals to limit admissions to only ?the sickest patients for the shortest possible stays? (Sochalski and Aiken 1999:1). In addition to the increase in the number of patients, nurses are also managing an increased number of patients who are much more ill and who require more attention. As a result, the level and difficulty of a nurse?s workload has significantly increased."
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Electronic Health Records in Nursing: A Critical Analysis., 2002.
This paper critically analyzes the use of the electronic health care record in nursing practice.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 9 sources, AU$ 116.95
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This paper critically analyzes the use of the electronic health care record in nursing practice. The author examines the requirements as well as the benefits, challenges, pitfalls and future of an electronic health care record system.
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Nursing and Attitudes Towards Health, 2005.
Examines attitudes towards health and illness and how these affect the work of a practicing nurse.
2,090 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 95.95
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This paper argues that there is a right and wrong attitude toward health and illness and the use of a specific set of ideals has important clinical implications. The paper shows how continual changes in attitudes towards health and illness in our society affects the working practice and results of nurses in the health system.
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"A study at the University College Hospital in Nigeria sought to find the prevailing attitude of nurses towards caring for AIDS patients. Of 200 male and female nurses interviewed, 52.4 per cent said their reaction was one of anxiety; 26.4 per cent of fear; 6.7 percent skepticism. Only 7 per cent managed to stay neutral and 6.7 per cent remained calm. The nurses who confessed to a less desirable attitude believed that AIDS sufferers were responsible for their illness themselves and thus deserve their dire health condition. Many confessed to having increased anxiety levels and even experiencing nightmares."
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The Aims and Benefits of Primary Health Care Nursing in Individuals and Communities., 2002.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 13 sources, AU$ 130.95
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Primary Health Care {Assignment 2} is discussed with attention to the nurse's role in improving health in individuals and communities according to primary health care concepts. Special note is made of role diversification in new opportunities and challenges for the profession of nursing both Western and in settings in the developing world. 10 pgs. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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Home Care and Community Health Nursing, 1999.
Examines role of the nurse practitioner in home service delivery and intervention, funding, patient issues, team care, planning and case management.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 23 sources, AU$ 92.95
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A combination of factors (increasing costs of health care, changing societal values, and advances in treatment therapies to name but three), is bringing about rapid and important changes in the delivery of health care services in the United States (Salmon, 1993). One of the more significant of the changes occurring involves the direct delivery of health care services by non-physician health care professionals.
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"HOME CARE WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
A combination of factors (increasing costs of health care, changing societal values, and advances in treatment therapies to name but three), is bringing about rapid and important changes in the delivery of health care services in the United States (Salmon, 1993). One of the more significant of the changes occurring involves the direct delivery of health care services by non-physician health care professionals. A second significant change involves a trend toward the delivery of health care in non-institutional community settings-including the home.
Zerwekh (1997, p. 46) noted, however, that nursing care "provided in the patient's home continues to lose status and funding. … Funding continues to be cut because of lies about the..."
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Community Health Nursing, 2005.
A discussion regarding the web of causation in relation to caring for the elderly.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 51.95
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This paper discusses the web of causation and how it is related to health care. It further discusses the concepts of the web of causation model and the elements involved in developing a problematic approach to issues through the use of the web of causation. The paper then takes a look at how the web of causation can be applied to nursing when it is in relation to the elderly at risk for falling.
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" The web of causation is a scientific tool used to study all elements contributing to a specific event or illness in order to develop an approach toward a resolution to the problem. As Parascandola and Weed (2001) explain, "the web is not intended^ to be a theory or to provide causal explanations, but merely to act as a metaphor for the idea that causal pathways are complex and interconnected" (p. 905). The model was developed so that every facet of a concern could be studied to provide the most effective treatment, resolution, or approach to a variety of nursing situations. To fully comprehend factors related to an issue the problem must first be identified, as well as those elements of the problem directly related to the problem, and elements indirectly related to the problem."
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More Nurses Equals Less Deaths, 2002.
Shows that lower nurse to patient ratios result in better care for patients.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 103.95
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This paper examines the relationship between nurse staffing levels and patient mortality.
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Nurse In Health Care, 1999.
Examines the increasing and changing roles and responsibilities in complex, modern health care field, teamwork, types of nurses and health policy.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 69.95
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"ROLE OF THE NURSE IN HEALTH CARE & HEALTH POLICY
Introduction
This research reviews the role of the nurse in health care and in health policy. The rapid evolution of the health care sector in the United States is changing the roles of professional health care providers. Thus, the professional nurse in the contemporary period must not only adapt to the changing role of the nurse, but also must provide input into the development of health policy that shapes the role of the professional nurse.
Role in Health Care
An important role of the nurse in health care continued in the contemporary period to be to assure the delivery of comprehensive and appropriate levels of patient care. Within this ..."
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"ROLE OF THE NURSE IN HEALTH CARE & HEALTH POLICY
Introduction
This research reviews the role of the nurse in health care and in health policy. The rapid evolution of the health care sector in the United States is changing the roles of professional health care providers. Thus, the professional nurse in the contemporary period must not only adapt to the changing role of the nurse, but also must provide input into the development of health policy that shapes the role of the professional nurse.
Role in Health Care
An important role of the nurse in health care continued in the contemporary period to be to assure the delivery of comprehensive and appropriate levels of patient care. Within this ..."
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The Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse, 2008.
An analysis of the roles, responsibilities, attitudes and approaches of psychiatric and mental health (PMH) nursing.
2,312 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 104.95
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This paper addresses the roles and responsibilities of the psychiatric and mental health (PMH) nurse. It discusses the necessity of a team approach within this nursing field and describes the consumer and carer perspective. The paper also looks at the PMH nurse and society's general attitudes to mental illness and how this may affect the PMH nurse's role and responsibilities.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Qualities, Roles, and Responsibilities of the PMH Nurse
PMH Nurse and Society's Attitudes to Mental Illness
Need for Team Approach
Significance of the Consumer/Carer Perspective
Conclusion
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"The significance of the consumer/carer perspective is most especially observed in cases of stigma when the person has been stigmatized by the health care system. In these cases, there are invariably abuses of human rights. Such abuses lead to inadequate care, as well as intolerable stress, exacerbation of physical illness, and in some cases mortality (Crisp, 2004). As a consequence, the psychosocial needs for such individuals are not understood or addressed. Many users of mental health services are beginning to reject traditional psychiatric ideas of mental illness and instead have chosen the concept of mental distress (Rogers & Pilgrim, 2005). The PMH nurse while acting as advocate may wish to point out to these consumers that the concept of mental distress is not adequate since it does not portray the experience or suffering involved in mental illness. The PMH nurse, when working with advocacy or consumer groups, makes use of a collaborative approach and must demonstrate expertise with the use of collaborative strategies (CNA, 2002). The nurse also participates in learning and teaching opportunities with consumer groups."
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Community Health Nurses, 2007.
This paper explores Canadian community health nurses' standards of practice.
994 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 52.95
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This paper talks about the most recent Canadian national standards regarding health maintenance, restoration and palliation. The paper examines what Canadian nurses can do to improve their own practice vis-a-vis restorative and/or palliative care. The paper also looks at how research in the field can be used by nurses to make themselves educators for local communities. The paper shows how community health nursing demands a sophisticated knowledge of how to interact with the less-fortunate; it is not simply about providing medical answers to medical concerns.
Outline:
Introduction
Discussion of the Topic
A Brief Review of the Scholarly Literature
Examples of Community Nurses Using the Knowledge Outlined Above to Assist Communities
Conclusion
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"The topic, "Health Maintenance, Restoration and Palliation," is an intimidating topic at first glance, but it does not need to be. Simply put, the aforementioned component of community nursing entails using appropriate strategies to reduce the "risk factors" which can lead to disease (specifically chronic disease) and disability. More than that, nurses engaged in the health maintenance, restoration and palliation process must apply clinical skills to any assessment of the client's health status so that collaborative planning, evaluation and implementation of proper nursing "interventions" can be achieved. Finally, the nursing professional who is assisting clients during the difficult periods that attend health restoration or terminal illness must be able to draw upon a variety of "improvement" strategies and she or he must be able to meet the unique needs of individual patients (TGS Consultants Incorporated, 2005)."
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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, AU$ 51.95
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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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