Practice Research Papers Samples For Students

Abstract

The nursing profession is considered to be one of the most dynamic professions in the health care system. As a front line health care provider, nurses are expected to deliver the quality of care that their patients need. Their role as professional deliverer of care in the healthcare settings has evolved into decision making that entails a critical analysis on how to improve their patient outcomes. Their learning experiences evolve from formal education to one of clinical practice that requires them to exercise sound judgment and quality health services that can be improved through evidence based practices. Like other Continue reading...

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The scope of the practice guideline was developed to inform medical personnel and medical institutions about the value of using prophylactic antibiotics in the management of infection rates, among the patients receiving spinal surgery. The recommendations and also conclusions of the study were fashioned through evidence-based evaluation of literatures authored on the topic. The guide-document’s scope is limited to exploration of usefulness of prophylactic antibiotics in managing infection rates, among spinal surgery patients. The purpose of the study was offering medical personnel and institutions with a model for delivering care to spinal surgery patients. The research questions for Continue reading...

Introduction

The American Nurses Association describes nursing as, “the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health and illness” (American Nurses Association, ANA, 2010). Nursing invokes a “care” approach. The ANA scope of practice is basically an outline stipulating the nurses’ approach in caring for patients. My scope of practice as a registered nurse will focus on helping individuals, families and communities to attain, recover and maintain optimal health and therefore better quality of life. My primary role as an RN will involve provision of care by attending to patients through coordinating and providing care by for instance administering prescribed Continue reading...

Abstract

The nurse practitioner (NPs) role evolved historically from changes in the demand for and supply of physicians and primary health care services. Beginning in the 1965, programs were developed and offered specifically to educate and train NPs based on specialization which includes family nurse practitioner. The transition from another nursing role to a family NP role depends on how similar and different those two roles are. It is also depends on individual strengths and weaknesses as these relate to the new role and how effective strategies are in improving the latter. Career progression to the NP role requires envisioning Continue reading...

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Introduction

It is well accepted that nurse practitioners provide excellent health care, meeting quality standards and also a cost effective alternative to the traditional medical model. As a profession, we are capable of independent practice. The issue being that In New York State, as well as 34 other states, Nurse Practitioners is required to maintain a collaborative agreement with a physician. A collaborative agreement is a very loosely defined set of mandates, left opened to many different interpretations. Also, according the Patient Protection Affordable care Act (PPACA), Nurse Practitioners are recognized as providers but Continue reading...

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There has been a great confusion as to the scope of duties and responsibilities that a nurse assume in the healthcare delivery system. The confusion grows because of miscommunication in the scope of practice accorded to every classifications and title of nurses. However, this has been clarified by the American Nurses Association with the Scope and Standards of Practice that the organization has published if only to set the record on the track (American Nurses Association, 2014). In the clinical practice, an APRN who receives advanced education such as a master degree can function as a (a) Continue reading...

Pre-Operative Shaving of the Surgery Site

Changing the Practice Shaving the Surgery Site
A1. The preoperative process of shaving the surgery site is a common medical practice that is believed to be necessary to avoid the risk of the surgery incision area from being infected. When a patient is scheduled for a surgery, practitioners’ advice patients to shave the surgery site prior to the surgery procedure. For the longest time, the medical practice believes that the culprit to surgical site infection was due to the hair follicles being contaminated with bacteria. Surgical site infection was reported to be the third most occurring incident of nosocomial Continue reading...

The earliest friend to man is the dog. However the case of dog meat eating has been in existence for a long time. Most of the practice of dog eating has been culturally embraced in the Asian world, more specifically in South Korea and China. Even though this is the case, dog eating has been a practice from the ancient times spanning from several regions like the hinterlands of Western Europe and the Asian peninsulas. The practice has been embraced without much thought about the repercussions and the possible problems associated with the habit. Although the practice is widely Continue reading...

Introduction

Advanced Practice Nurses are licensed and registered nurses with graduate level education who have various roles such as directing care for patients and communities, administration of health care institutes, policy formulation and implementation. APNs are specialized in various fields such as Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Nurse Practitioners (NP), Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP), certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), and certified nurse midwife (CNM). The roles of ANPs differ by the field of specialization but can largely be divided in to traditional nursing roles and enacted roles (White et al., 2008). In this essay, the roles of FNP, CRNA, and CNM Continue reading...

Report on Acute Otitis Media in Children 2 months to 12 years old.

A.1. Classify the type of each source of evidence as either a general information resource, a filtered resource, or an unfiltered resource.

A.2 Discussion on whether each source of evidence is appropriate for this nursing practice situation

A.3.Classify each source of evidence as primary research evidence, evidence summary, evidence-based guideline, or none of these.
Section B
Discussion on whether watchful waiting is an appropriate approach for treating children with acute Otitis media, based on the evidence presented in the article.

Section C

Discussion about application findings in attached article to improve nursing practice in the clinic.
Section D
Discuss ethical issues that could arise in researching and changing clinical practice guidelines, based on the evidence-based research.
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As a girls softball coach, I have had a long-time interest in training the athletes I coach to help them become better athletes on the field as well as better people -- characterized by self-discipline, resilience, teamwork, sportsmanship, and goal orientation -- off the field. I have found throughout several years of experience that these are not easy qualities to instill in young women as the game of girls softball is not an easy sport to learn let alone master. Observational learning and the opportunities it offers for improvement in the level of play in my team are myriad. Continue reading...

Introduction

Identifying and describing a researchable Problem
Essential hypertension is a term used to describe high blood pressure of unknown etiology. According to Messerli, Williamsand Ritz (2007) this condition increases the risks of cerebral damage, renal dysfunction and cardiac disease. In industrialized nations there is a 90% risk of developing hypertension during an individual’s life time. It means blood pressure readings above 120/80 moving towards 140/90(Messerli et.al, 2007).
Approximately, 43 million Americans are hypertensive and using antihypertensive medication. This is 24% of the adult population. There are racial variations with blacks showing an incidence of 32.4%; whites 23.3% Continue reading...

Abstract

Since nursing has evolved into a science and the twenty-first century nurse a professional practicing in various aspects of the discipline; implementation of a Nurse Practice Act became inevitable within the industry. This does not only set boundaries defining scope of function for every category of nurse, but also allows clients to determine the quality of care expected from each level as patent- nurse interactions are established. This document will embrace dimensions of the Nurse Practice Act across nursing cultures with the aim of Continue reading...

Background in Nursing

I obtained my bachelor’s degree in nursing six years ago. Following graduation and licensure, I was employed in a rehabilitation center. Most of the patients I cared for were post-stroke in need of therapy to achieve optimum functioning and the best quality of life possible. Thus, the care I provided consisted of secondary and tertiary prevention. After one year in the center, I was employed in the adult medical-surgical unit of a community hospital caring for patients with the same conditions as that in rehabilitation but in the acute phase of their illness. The hospital’s nursing service Continue reading...

The nursing field is tasked with delivering health care that is effective, efficient, timely, and accessible. These measures of quality nursing care can be achieved when nursing practice is properly coordinated. Nursing staffing levels play a critical role in nursing administration. Nurse administrators should ensure that there are adequate nurses in the health facilities to deliver quality patient centered care. The available nurses should have the right skills and knowledge to deliver the services demanded by the patients. However, too many nurses may not be economical. Therefore adequate staffing is a serious issue in nursing administration which involves ensuring Continue reading...

Introduction

Nurses are considered as very important members of a medical surgical or rehabilitation team. They literally take care of the patients, administer basic to slightly complex healthcare procedures in the absence of an attending physician, and perhaps their most appropriate job description is they make the patients’ stay at the hospital less troublesome and in fact, worthwhile. Nursing practice just like any other health profession has a rich and long history. When we say history, we are actually talking about the different transition of events that happened in the past which lead us to the present time. The objective Continue reading...

Introduction

The religion Islam was established by the prophet Muhammad in Arabia. From then on, this religion has grown and continues to spread to its neighboring countries like Syria and other parts of the continents such as America, Europe, and Asia. There are currently about 1.2 billion people who are Muslims. Islam is regarded as the second largest religion after Christianity. This religion is often compared with other religions such as Judaism and Christianity, in terms of its origin, teaching, and beliefs. Conversely, there are characteristics that differentiate Islam from other religions as well as beliefs that make people across Continue reading...

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A sizeable research shows that the currently witnessed nursing retention problems have significantly hampered the provision of healthcare across the United States. Nursing shortage is directly tethered to the low retention rates and not unless drastic steps are taken to avert this problem, the entire healthcare system is set to experience a hard time ahead. Therefore, this paper intends to explore what are the probable causes of this problem and subsequently give recommendations on the best evidence-based approaches to resolve the issue. Overwhelming evidence shows high levels of work stress and dissatisfaction are Continue reading...

Objective

The objective of this article is to develop nursing strategies to educate nurses about the importance of evidence-based practice in dealing with complex health patient issues and the importance of staffing to the delivery of high quality patient care in health care today. To address some of the possibilities, limitations and inconsistencies in existing studies today, current design and limitations of trending measures and methods will be presented. In addition to that, this research will conclude with a discussion of implications for management of patient care, future search and public policy which go hand in hand. I will explore Continue reading...

Practice Theory

Grand, Mid-Range or Situation Specific
Introduction
Nursing practice is defined by its fundamental characteristics of having to be deliberative, goal-oriented and work coordination for the purpose of enhancing healthful living, in which the nurses and the patients embodies the realities of human life, features and human agency. It also involves intentional coordination of human-to-human engagement, problem solving, technological intervention, scientific processes and providing specific service to human needs. The responsibilities of nursing professionals occur in healthcare and social situations. However, nursing practices is not just about providing healthcare specific services, it also constitutes a need for adequate understanding of Continue reading...

Background

Qualitative methods of research are commonly used in nursing research. Therefore, Clinical Nurse Specialists are needed to be acquainted with how the qualitative findings emanating from these research methods could be used as evidence for changes in nursing practice.

Introduction

Qualitative research methods use are used sparingly in healthcare. They are particularly used extensively in studies involving nursing research. The studies are important to establish the potential usefulness of the qualitative findings of these researches in clinical practice.

Purpose, Objectives and Concepts

The issue is being studied purposefully to provide information to Clinical Nurse Specialists about what qualitative research findings mean and how they Continue reading...

Abstract

Alternative dispute resolution has been hailed by many people for the crucial role it plays in finding solutions to disputes outside the courtroom. By definition, arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution technique that takes place out of the legal courts. In this kind of dispute resolution, a third party reviews the facts and evidence of two parties and imposes a legally binding decision. The fact that the parties to a dispute have total control over the process makes it more admirable as compared to the judicial process. The parties have the ability to make their own schedules and choose Continue reading...

Introduction

The rate of abortion in the United States keeps growing, even as government, religious bodies, human rights continue to shun out ways of keeping the figure at the lowest rate and campaigningagainst the continuous practice. Over 56.8 million abortions have been carried out till date, sincethe famous case between Roe vs Wade in January 22, 1973 when the US Supreme Court legalized its unrestricted practice (National Right to Life). Also, there is a raise in the number of abortions committed globally. It is estimated that from 1980 till present day there are about 1.315 billion abortions committed.According to the Continue reading...

‘Instructor’s name’

‘May 2, 2013’
Untouchability: specific example like Kabir or B. R. Ambedkar
Untouchability is a practice, whereby a certain group of people are socially segregated and are denied equal rights among the other communities of that area or country, based on their caste, creed or any such classification. Though untouchability was widely prevalent in India for centuries, this practice is not exclusive to India. In many other countries in south Asia and even in some parts of Europe, untouchability was practiced for many centuries. In Japan, the Burakumins and Cagots in Europe are some of the groups which were Continue reading...

Review of Henderson’s Basic Needs Theory

The basic needs theory was advanced by Virginia Henderson in 1964. According to the theory, nursing care is based on 14 basic needs. Of these, eight are relate directly to bodily functions whilst the other six pertain to safety and the discovery of meaning in life (Funnell, Koutoukidis, & Lawrence, 2008, p. 19). In this paper, Henderson’s credentials, the foundations, propositions, views of the metaparadigms of nursing, strengths, and weaknesses of her theory will be explored. The other aspects to be addressed in the essay include the theory’s applicability to current and future nursing practice, acute, chronic/rehabilitative care, Continue reading...

Roger’s diffusion theory

Rogers, E. M. Diffusion of Innovation (5th Edition ed.). Simon and Schuster.

This source explains about diffusion of innovation theory. Diffusion of Innovation Theory was historically discussed in the year 1903 by Gabriel Tarde who was a French sociologist who drew the first S-shaped curves of diffusion then later Gross and Ryan in the year 1943 introduced adopter groups that are being used in the present theory which Everett Rogers had popularized. In the 1957, Katz introduced the idea of opinion followers and opinion leaders and how the media is involved in the interaction of Continue reading...

Selection of a core concept

Comparative analysis discussion
Concept Statement
Metaparadigms
Philosophies
Conceptual model

Choosing one theory and discuss where and how it may be best applied to nursing practice.

Concept comparison and analysis across theories embraces the assumption that concepts are the building blocks of theories since they highlight the conception of how scientists view a particular phenomenon. In the same way perceptions vary, definitely concept definitions and interpretations are diverse across disciplines and cultures. As such, in the following pages of this document the writer will explore these differences to detect the significance of their theoretical framework.

Nursing: Concept comparison and analysis across theories research paper

Introduction
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Introduction

Immigration law deals with the state administration policies which direct the occurrence of immigration to their nation. Illegal immigration is the movement into a country in contravention of the immigration laws of that authority. Illegal immigration brings about many economical, political, and social matters and has developed into a basis of chief controversy in the developed nations and the more flourishing developed countries (Proper, pg 203). This paper proposes to examine the U.S. Laws governing illegal immigrants and the need to be reformed.

The purpose of this proposal is to show an overview of my investigation of U.S. laws Continue reading...

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The nursing profession is one of the few professions that allows for a culturally diverse interaction on a daily basis. Given this facet of the profession, it has become wholly necessary that nurse gain competency in responding to their call of duty with utmost level of cultural competence. Aside from catering to a culturally diverse clientele, it should be taken into consideration that the profession also offers a delicate and highly customized care plan unique to every patient noting differences in the patient’s condition, culture, religious beliefs and capacities. In lieu with this, this paper would Continue reading...

The option to improve the health care system is the Health care / system redesign. Health care / system redesign involves making changes in primary care practices to improve the effectiveness of patient care, improving the quality and efficiency of medical institutions.

System redesign includes the following:

- Engaging all clinic staff to propose and help actualize successful changes.
- Receiving systems for changing a practice to enhance quality, lessen expenses, and better fulfill the needs of patients and families.
- May include practice "coaches" or facilitators to help with the procedure of health care update.
- Consolidating preventive services and self-management backing into Continue reading...

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An Overview: Family Nurse Practitioner

In every community, each individual has their respective parts to play. This part are identified as role. Role is defined as “the set of interconnected rights, beliefs, norms and behaviors as determined by the people in a given social condition” (MacMillan Online Dictionary, 2014). It is then acceptable to assume that roles are dictated by the society according to what it deemed appropriate and necessary for a specific individual based on social position or social status. In the case of the Nurse Practitioner, he or she too has a socially-determined role to play to the betterment of Continue reading...

Nurse Managers are leaders in the health system. They are in the position to advocate positive changes in the workplace. The nurse manager skills inventory is a valuable tool because this helps nurses know which they areas they need to improve in themselves. Identifying my strengths and weaknesses helps me formulate an advocacy plan that is appropriate to my workplace and my skills set.

Strengths and Weaknesses

“The Leader Within” is one of the three domains of the nurse manager learning framework. In reflecting about the different aspects of this particular domain, I have identified my strengths and weaknesses. I realized that Continue reading...

Importance of Theory

Introduction:
The word theory may be used to refer to a collection of related ideas that advance an action that guide a specific practice. It is a coherent collection of general proposals used as principles when making explanations to a related subject. In nursing, different theories are advanced to aid the process of treatment and patient care. Therefore, the nursing theory refers to a set of concepts, assumptions, definitions, propositions, and relationships derived from a variety of nursing models or other related disciplines for the purposes of predicting, explaining, describing, and prescribing proper nursing, health care, and patient care Continue reading...

Abstract

Maternity coverage or insurance can be endowed by the employer or an individual can secure an insurance policy or plan by himself/herself. Taking an insurance cover by women for their maternity costs or midwives for their practice is an optional resolution. However, taking an insurance plan is beneficial compared with the reproductive complications that can result in the absence of a cover. Midwives also get covered for the services they offer and any other work related uncertainties.
Insurance in midwifery simply refers to the costs covered during the practice of midwifery, that is, pregnancy, birth, and post delivery period. Continue reading...

Judaism in Ancient times

Judaism is one of the monotheistic religions in the world that is considered a religion of the Jewish people. Most of the followers of Judaism are from Israel. The religion has over fourteen million followers’ worldwide with most of these followers in Israel which accounts for 42% percent while the United States and Canada account for another 42% while the rest of the followers are in other continents around the world. The religion traces back its roots in 2000 BCE in Canaan in the Middle East. The religion is one of the monotheistic religions in the world that hold Continue reading...

Risk Management – Considerations for Physical Therapy Service Delegation to a PTA

Physical therapy (PT) is an important medical field that focuses on restoring and promoting functional ability and morbidity. In addition to rehabilitation after loss of morbidity, PT practitioners are responsible for preventing loss of morbidity through the promotion of healthier lifestyles and fitness programs (APTA, 2013).
According to Gardner (2013), the practice is carried out largely by physical therapists (PT) and physical therapist assistants (PTA). PTs are licensed to conduct examinations, diagnose and offer treatments for disabilities, impairments and functional limitations. Most PTs have master’s level education and can work autonomously or in multidisciplinary health care delivery teams
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Introduction

In the field of nursing, nurses have a responsibility of providing treatment and care to their patients; this provision ensures easy coping with ailments and wellbeing. In order to carry out their responsibilities effectively, nurses must interact with their patients in an appropriate manner. The nurse-client relationship is an interactive process in terms of feelings, thoughts, and actions. According to Peplau’s outline of Interpersonal Relations theory, such relationships are crucial in nursing practice. Whether the client is an individual, group, family or community, this relationship benefits them in a variety of aspects (College of Registered Nurses of British Continue reading...

Abstract

Capital punishment or death penalty is one of the most controversial and notorious form of correction. It has been practiced throughout history but currently, only 38 states practice it. In most of the places where it is being practiced, a lot of precaution is used. Research has shown that there is a relation between race and capital punishment. This practice has been ostensibly stated as a remnant of the past. Apparently, the minority communities have a higher chance of being slapped with a death sentence.

Introduction

This is one of the most extensively discussed and researched topics. A death penalty Continue reading...

Values in Nursing Ethical Care

I believe that one of the most important qualities for a successful nurse is responsibility. It is essential for all people to be able to take full responsibility for their actions (Jonasson et al., 2010). It means that it is not wise to blame others for what happens or not happens. Instead, it is better to understand that you make certain choices and you will have to deal with their consequences.
When being a nursing student, responsibility helps to study at high level and to receive appropriate grades, as students who are responsible understand how much time it is Continue reading...

a. Describe the theory of Performance-based measures and its practical application.

With the implementation or utilization of a service, those receiving the service are under the expectation that the service provider should provide quality work in keeping with the client’s or customer’s satisfaction (Peer & Tenhula, 2010). The satisfaction of the customer must be the top priority in a business, as their primary goal is to serve the customer, who is their primary benefactor and the supplier of payment, and therefore funding. The theory of performance-based measures involves the reimbursement or payment of those providing a product or Continue reading...