Online Education/Professional Development
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A 4 page research paper that is a tutorial to a nursing student on how that student might go about reporting on the use of online education for professional development at the student's healthcare organization. The writer focuses on discussing the Felder-Silverman model of learning, as this model might be applied to the HealthStream online learning platform. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khonlnur.rtf

Open And Closed Glottis Pushing: Comparison
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7 pages in length. Childbirth methodology consists of various ways in which to expel the baby both safely and effectively, with breathing and pushing techniques representing two of the most critical. During natural childbirth, the mother is coached to breath and push almost simultaneously in order to drive the baby down the birth canal; however, whether she chooses to push with an open glottis or closed glottis is up for significant debate as to the overall safety and efficacy of each application. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCglott.rtf

Operations Management & Nursing Ethics
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A 3 page research paper that discusses ethical decision making in operations management as it applies to nursing case management. A specific case study is presented and discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khcaslee.rtf

Opposing Euthanasia in Nursing Practice
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This 9 page paper examines the euthanasia issue. How nurses can embrace values and encourage life is the focus of this paper. Attention to culture is provided. Euthanasia is defined and explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA513RN.rtf

Opposing Human Euthanasia
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5 pages in length. in view of the progress of contemporary technology and the ability to successfully and efficiently address issues of severe pain, the argument favored herein is that it is completely unnecessary for patients or any person in distress to consider euthanasia as an alternative to relieving their ongoing suffering. The argument herein is that the choice of ending our gift of life should not be made by any individual, whether patient or physician. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JGAslfkl.wps

Opposing the Practice of Euthanasia:
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This 10 page paper explores the moral and ethical implications of euthanasia, primarily from the medical professional's point-of-view. While exploring both sides of the issue, this paper takes the stance that euthenasia is unecessary given the many alternatives for the relief of ongoing suffering. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSEuthan.rtf

Oral Care & Mechanical Ventilation
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A 5 page research paper that explores the connection between oral hygiene and the connection between mechanical ventilation and pneumonia in critically ill patients. Because mechanical ventilation holds the possibility of aspirating pathogens directly into the lower respiratory tract, oral care interventions are essential for reducing the risk of negative repercussions (Cutler, 2005). Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khorlvap.rtf

Oral health of children with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: A controlled study
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A critical appraisal of this article by Linnet et al, which investigates the relationship between GERD and dental erosion in terms of the general oral health of children. Bibliography lists 9 sources
Filename: JLteeth.rtf

Orem and Erickson: Nursing Theories and Models
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This 8 page paper provides a comparative view of the nursing models outlined by Orem and Erickson. This paper integrates a comparative assessment of both of their theories and applies them to nursing care. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: MHOreErk.rtf

Orem's Self Care Model
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A 16 page paper discussing the ways that the concept of self-care has changed over the years, particularly as it relates to Orem's self-care theory. Psychologically, it has been found that individuals more actively involved with their own health care often fare much better than those dependent on and at the mercy of the medical community. Combining these psychological perspectives with the practicalities of managed care has resulted in a significant increase in the numbers of people performing self-care at home. Much of that activity is undertaken within the framework of the Orem Self-Care Model. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSnursOrem.rtf

Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory
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A 3 page research paper that outlines Orem's self-deficit theory of nursing and then discusses specific applications to nursing practice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khorem2.rtf

Orem's Theory & Palliative Care
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A 5 page research paper. In addressing nursing practice and the needs of patients, nurses often adopt a theoretical model that aids them in conceptualize and meeting those needs. The following examination looks at how Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory facilitates and informs palliative care for a patient with arm lymphedema. It will show how Orem's model of nursing care fits the needs of this patient and facilitates helping the patient to reach self-care deficit goals. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: kharmlym.rtf

Orem's Theory as a Guide
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A 5 page research paper that uses Dorothy Orem's model of nursing as a guide to creating a personal model. Dorothy Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory is one of the most often used models employed in general nursing practice (Horan, Doran and Timmins, 2004). This is primarily due to the fact that Orem's view of nursing corresponds with one of the most foundational tenets in nursing, which is that nursing intervention should facilitate the re-establishment of the self-care capacity of the patient. The tenets of Orem's theory are explored from an overall perspective and this information is then utilized in designing a personal conceptual model for nursing practice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khoremg.rtf

Orem's Theory Of Nursing And Families
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This 3 page paper presents a synopsis of the entitled journal article written by Susan Taylor. The writer reports the basics of Orem's theory. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGorem2.rtf

Orem’s Self Care Deficit Theory in the Emergency Room Environment
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A 10 page discussion of the applicability of Orem’s theory to the emergency room environment. The author of this paper asserts that in the fast-paced environment of the emergency room it is easy to forget that nursing, as a necessity, must address both patient and the health care system. Emergency nursing methodologies, to be most effective, must also take into account other factors such as culture, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic background and educational attainment. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPnrsTh3.rtf

Orem’s Self-Care Model
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A 6 page paper describing Dorothy Orem’s model of self care, followed by a discussion of the model’s advantages and disadvantages. In this age of cost containment effort, self-care carries the promise of reducing the cost of direct patient care in those settings in which it can be used. Some of these situations include diabetic testing, wound care, or self-catheterization at home, among others. Though cost savings can be great, perhaps the greatest advantage is the psychological benefit that the individual gains from having some measure of control over his own illness and its management, which can equate to better patient outcomes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSnursOremSelf.rtf

Orem, Mid-range & Grand Theories
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A 3 page research paper that offers an examination of Orem’s theoretical perspective as it differentiates between the grand and mid-range versions of Orem’s model of nursing and then goes on to discuss the substance of her mid-range theory, that is, her Self-Care Deficit theory of nursing and its application. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khormmid.rtf

Orem, Peplau and Neumann/Concept of Person
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A 3 page research paper that compares and contrasts the way in which nursing theorists Hildegard Peplau, Dorothea Orem, and Betty Neuman regarded the concept of “person” within the context of their theories. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khopneu.rtf

Organ Donation, Erie Co. & Educating Youth
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A 3 page research paper that opens with a demographic summary of Erie County, New York. Then the writer discusses the topic of educational programs designed to instruct adolescents on organ donation and concludes that such a program could significantly affect the attitudes of teens in Erie County. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: kheriec.rtf

Organizational Analysis: Hamot Medical Center
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A 14 page paper assessing the success that this Erie, Pennsylvania hospital has had in striving for nursing excellence and making the best use of all resources available to it. In the manner in which the old business cycle underwent so many changes that today’s version needed the designation of the “new economy,” so does Hamot Medical Center discuss and pursue the “new nursing” that both builds and preserves the professionalism of nursing. The paper examines the hospital’s organizational structure, vision and mission, and assesses the organization’s success in pursuing and achieving its goals. The paper discusses the role of organizational structure in maintaining an atmosphere in which change is both possible and positive. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: KSnursHamotOrg.rtf

Organizational Change in St. Vincent's ICU
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A 20 page paper assessing change in a large hospital to allow it to achieve and maintain a one-to-one nurse-patient ratio in its ICU at all times. Kurt Lewin's change theory was used as a framework, and the hospital added three agency nurses to work in more general-care areas of the hospital to free additional hospital-employed nurses for permanent assignment only to the ICU. Assessment includes attention to costs, patient outcome and nurses' morale. Bibliography lists 23 sources.
Filename: KSnursICUratChg.rtf

Organizational Marketing for Quality Improvement Initiative
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A 3 page paper discussing the importance of being vaccinated for pneumonia as a quality improvement initiative. Though less effective in the frail elderly than in young healthy adults, the end result for the organization is better use of available financial and human resources, which in turn can increase the organization’s overall quality of service. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSnursMktgQualPne.rtf

Organizational Structure and Patient Care
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A 4 page paper discussing the organizational structure of New York's Metropolitan Hospital and how it affects nursing. Both the Nurse Manager and Chief Nursing Officer can depend on organizational structure to provide order without inhibiting the ability to step outside of routine boundaries when the need arises. Additionally, they have a subordinate organizational chart placing the patient at the top of a distinct pyramid, with all services contributing to patient care. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KShlthCaOrStrHos.rtf

Origins of Mental Health Problems; A Case of Dementia
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This 7 page paper considers the broad origin of mental health problems and the way there may be some impair or disrupted brain function. The paper then goes on to explore dementia, looking at the variety of causes that can result in the disruption of the brain causing dementia as a symptom. This is then applied to the case of an elderly women and other issue of nursing are then considered at the end, such as the legal requirements (according to UK law) and holistic considerations. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEdementia.rtf

Ostomy Wounds
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A 5 page research paper that discusses ostomy wound care. The writer looks first at the various types of ostomy wounds and the medical conditions that provide the impetus for their creation; management of ostomy wounds; factors that can complicate ostomy care; and the latest evidence-based interventions for ostomy wound management. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khostcar.rtf

Otitis Media & Treatment In Primary Care
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A 12 page paper that provides an overview of the definition, diagnosis, treatment options and issues related to otitis media in children. Bibliography lists 25 sources.
Filename: Otiprim.wps

Otitis Media / Chronic Ear Inflammation in Infants
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This 9 page research paper critically defines Otitis Media, an acute or chronic inflammation of the middle ear; often due to allergic disease of the middle ear or to infection with a virus or bacteria. The writer discusses causal factors, symptoms & diagnoses, frequency of occurrence, prevention, and treatment. Because the condition can cause chronic auditory impairment, it often leads to expressive language disorders-- as explained throughout the paper. Various aspects of neonatal care are essential to ensuring that infants do not develop Otitis Media. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Otitis.wps

Otitis Media and Nursing Practice
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A 4 page research paper that address this topic. A baby or toddler screams and a parent notices that the child is tugging or batting at his ear. More than likely, the pain is caused by an ear infection, which is one of the most common childhood diseases. The following examination of this topic looks at its physiological causes, associated risk factors, and the implications of recent research to nursing practice. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khom.rtf

Our Health, Our Care, Our Say
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This 10 page paper is an examination and critique of the UK government White paper “Our health, Our care, Our say” which sets out the next stage of strategy for the NHS. The paper starts buy outlining the plans and the strategies and then consider show healthcare professionals view these changes the way similar changes have been received and the potential problems of the white papers proposals. The bibliography cites 13 sources.
Filename: TEourhealth.rtf

Overweight/Obesity & Heart Failure/Lit. Rev.
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A 6 page research paper that offers a brief literature review of studies of overweight and obesity and heart failure risk. This paper also discusses how to conduct a literature review and the writer describes the process taken to provide the sources for this paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khoolit.rtf

Pain Management
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A 7 page research paper that examines relevant nursing literature regarding the topic of pain relief/management. The hypothesis for this investigation posits that relevant nursing literature on pain relief/management offers viable options that can be investigated regarding alternatives to traditional analgesic pain remedies. A survey of studies published within the last five years in various nursing journals was conducted and this produced a literature review that verified this hypothesis. Implications for nursing practice and further research are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khpainlr.rtf

Pain Management
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A 10 page paper discussing putting research into nursing practice. There is much research done in the name of furthering practice technique and nursing values. Not all research is of the quality it should be, but even that which is still is difficult to incorporate into practice in many instances. Increasing projects in nursing research are using a qualitative approach, one that typically has been looked askance on by the medical community as not being "real" science because it relies on opinions and attitudes of research subjects rather than on physically measurable (i.e., quantitative) quantities and structures. This paper reviews a well done qualitative work, then applies its findings to pain management in nursing practice. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KSnursPainMgmt2.rtf

Pain Management Literature Review
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An 8 page literature review of self-management and therapeutic touch approaches to the management of chronic pain. The purpose of the paper is to provide a literature review; theoretical framework (Neuman Systems Model); problem statement; and research question. The question is, "Is TT an effective drug-free approach to the management of chronic pain in elderly nursing home residents?" Bibliography lists 11 sources, most from 2007 and 2008.
Filename: KSnursPainStuLitR.rtf

Pain Management Strategy For Nurses
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This 11 page paper presents the problem of pain management for the elderly and suggests a strategy of intervention based on alternative techniques such as massage, meditation, guided imagery and others. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: KTpainmg.wps

Palliative Care & Nursing In The Home
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A 14 page paper that provides an overview of the issues related to palliative care and then considers palliative care in terms of home hospice. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Palliati.wps

Palliative/End Of Life Care: Communication Skills
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7 pages in length. The nurse's role in palliative/end of life care is very important in the treatment of a dying patient and his/her family. One of the most important subjects pertaining to this care is the extent to which communication skills help to assist the patient through the dying process. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCEndLf.rtf

Pamela G. Reed
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A 5 page research paper that outlines, discusses and analyzes Reed's mid-range nursing theory, the Theory of Self-Transcendence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khpreed.rtf

Pancreatic Cancer
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In 5 pages the author discusses pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is a devastating disease that is little understood, and one that is difficult to detect because the symptoms mimic other diseases. It affects a large percentage of the population and is one of the leading causes of death. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Pancan.wps

Paradigms and Theories of Nursing
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This 9 page paper provides an overview of existing paradigms and theories of nursing. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHNurCa4.rtf

Paranoid Schizophrenia
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A 9 page research paper that discusses this topic. Nursing care management of patients with paranoid schizophrenia entails numerous challenges. The following overview of the nursing parameters for addressing the challenges involves in formulating care for schizophrenic patients, first of all, discuss the nursing process and then focuses on the importance of communication to establishing a therapeutic nurse-client relationship. The next section describes client behavior in relation to schizophrenia, i.e., its signs and symptoms, before concluding with a brief discussion of the roles of the nurse in regards to patients with schizophrenia in terms of the nurse as the provider of care, manager of care and as a member of the profession of nursing. This paper also includes a restatement of this abstract. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khpaschi.rtf