"Parent behavior and child distress during urethral catherization"
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A 5 page review of an article published in the "Journal of the Society of Pediatric Nurses". Researchers Charmaine Kleiber and Ann Marie McCarthy investigate the interaction that occurs between parents and children when the child is undergoing urethral catherization. The researchers decided to investigate this question knowing that the findings would be useful in allowing medical professionals to delineate the natural parental behaviors that are productive in aiding the child in coping with this sometimes stressful procedure. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPnrsPrn.rtf

"Principle Centered Leadership" and Nurse Management
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A 5 page paper which reviews the book "Principle Centered Learning" by Stephen R. Covey, and discusses it in a context which involves nurse management. Bibliography lists 6 additional sources.
Filename: RArncovey.wps

"The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down" by Anne Fadinman
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A 5 page paper which examines the professional behavior of nurses and other medical professionals as seen in Anne Fadinman's book "The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down." The paper also presents an overall examination of this book as it relates to the clash of two perspectives, the American medical profession and the Hmong people. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAfldown.rtf

2 American Leaders
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A 5 page research paper that profiles 2 American leaders: Steve Jobs of Apple Computers and nursing theorist and innovator Virginia Henderson. The writer offers a profile of each leader and argues that these two individuals exemplify leadership qualities. Henderson's work changed the entire perspective of modern day nursing, making it more patient-oriented and humanistic. Jobs' missionary zeal towards computing has broadened the horizons of human knowledge by bringing computers into the home and making them "user-friendly" so that even children can access the Internet's broad knowledge base. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: kh2amld.rtf

2 Articles/Cardiac Step-Down Unit
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A 4 page nursing article summary that addresses 2 articles applicable to step-down care in a cardiac care unit. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khcsd.rtf

2x2 Factorial Study & Definitions
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A 3 page research paper that, first of all, gives a brief description of a 2x2 factorial study that analyzed the effects of food and exercise on frailty in the elderly. Then the writer offers various definitions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: kh2x2.rtf

3 Elements of Psychiatric Nursing
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A 4 page research paper that discusses this topic. Psychiatric nursing covers a wide variety of clinical settings and situations. However, three elements that are prominent in this field of nursing practice are the psychiatric nurse's role as advocate, teacher, and caregiver. The following examination of these three elements looks at why each role is an essential component of psychiatric nursing and the ramifications of these roles. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: kh3elatc.rtf

4 Nursing Questions
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A 4 page research paper that provides brief answer to 4 nursing questions. These questions cover the topics of defining paradigm and model; differentiating between medical model and wellness model; defining theory and discussing its application in nursing; and the utility of psychoneuroimmunology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: kh4nurq.rtf

A Community Health Issue in Kentucky/Smoking Cessation
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A 5 page research paper that discusses the problem of smoking cessation with a community health perspective based on Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory. According to 2003 statistics, Kentucky ranks as having the highest percentage of smokers in its population so this is a particularly crucial public health issue in this state. Principles of smoking cessation intervention are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khkensm.rtf

A Concept Analysis Paper On Anxiety
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This 15 page paper outlines a concept analysis of anxiety. This paper recognizes that concept analysis not only provides insight into the impacts of a certain concept on the development of nursing protocols, but also promotes understanding of the application of a concept in the development of both nursing theory and nursing practice. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: MHAnxWal.rtf