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Substance Abusing Nurses, 2008.
A discussion of the problem of drug addiction among nurses and methods of early recognition, intervention, and prevention.
1,169 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 27.95
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This paper discusses the serious and often underreported problem of substance abuse in the nursing sector. The writer explains that a stressful workplace, ease of access to drugs, and the enabling attitude of coworkers all contribute to the development of drug abuse. Besides hurting themselves, substance abusing nurses also pose a serious threat to the life of the patients under their care. The writer suggests that nursing managers should promote a safe and open organizational culture to permit early recognition and intervention for the problem. The writer concludes that substance abuse related training should be integrated into the main curriculum of nursing education.
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Abstract
Introduction
Substance Abuse Main Factors
Recognizing Addiction
Intervention
Conclusion
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"Drug addiction is a serious problem in our society. Addiction among nurses who are one of the main pillars of health care delivery is an even more dangerous and largely ignored problem. Statistics show that substance abuse rate among nurses is as high as in the general population. It is estimated that 10% of the nursing population are substance abusers. Recent statistics from the ANA indicate that 6 to 8% of nurses abuse drugs to such an extent that it interferes with their professional ability."
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Abusing Nurses, 2008.
This paper explores the issue of nurse abuse and discusses the solutions.
2,203 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 47.95
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The paper addresses how nurses experience intimidation, violence and harassment in the workplace. The paper relates that research indicates that the most effective means for eradicating bullying is through the use of multiple strategies. The paper looks at how a health care organization needs to enforce a clear policy of zero tolerance for any kind of abuse and to develop clear procedures for reporting, investigating and following up every incident. The paper also talks about the need for a health care organization to provide access to information that will increase staff awareness and aid effective communication.
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Introduction
Context
Violence and the Nursing Environment
Solutions
Evaluation of the Options
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"Nurses experience intimidation, violence, and harassment in the workplace on such a scale that the problem is international in scope. Bullying or intimidation and aggression can come from many sources including the nurse's supervisor, but the most common form is from co-workers (Jackson, 2002; CNO, 2005). Whereas nurses would expect aggressive behaviour on a psychiatric unit or in emergency, nurses who work in general medical, surgical and high dependency areas also experience high levels of aggression from other nurses (O'Connell & Young, 2000). Aggression assumes many forms, a major one being intimidation which is synonymous with bullying. Bullying can be undetected for long periods because of the silent agreement of other nurses as well as the strategies used by the abuser. Research indicates that the most effective means for eradicating bullying is through the use of multiple strategies."
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Nurses and Substance Abuse, 2007.
This paper examines the issue of substance abuse among nursing professionals.
1,887 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 41.95
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This paper discusses the implications of nurses who abuse drugs and alcohol, especially while on duty. First, the paper takes a historic look at this issue, citing past literature on this subject. Next, the causes of substance abuse among nurses is considered. Implications of substance abuse are explored, such as low-performance, financial risks and ethical, legal and security issues. The paper concludes with recommendations for modes of prevention, intervention and rehabilitation.
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Introduction: the Problem
Causative Factors
Relevance and Implications
Discussion
Recommendations and Conclusion
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"The importance and the seriousness of the issue of nurses and substance abuse were underlined by Sharon Rossi, a speaker at the American Association of Critical-Care convention in Orlando in 2004. Her subject was "Chemically Impaired Nurses" and she emphasized that various incidents relating to nurses and substance abuse made it "...imperative that administrators, managers and fellow nurses increase their knowledge about the problems that substance abuse in health care can cause and how to identify common signs seen in nurses who abuse drugs and/or alcohol." (AACN: Substance Abuse Among Nurses--It's Everybody's Problem) She referred in particular to an incident where a nurse had been found dead on duty due to a drug overdose. "
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Nurses and Substance Abuse, 2004.
This paper discusses the problem of substance abuse in nurses and the legal, ethical, political, and economic problems stemming from their substance abuse.
1,540 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 11 sources, APA, £ 34.95
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This paper stresses that problems with substance abuse in nurses affect more than the individual; they affect the whole work team. The author defines an impaired nurse as a nurse who is unable to meet the requirements of a professional code of ethics and standards of practice because cognitive, interpersonal, or psychomotor skills are affected by excessive drug or alcohol use. The paper states that many impaired nurses are super-nurses; unfortunately, when they are finally recognized as having a chemical dependency, it is almost too late for an appropriate intervention that may save them from losing their jobs.
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"The problem is that little research is actually available on substance abuse among nurses. In studying the history and present problems with substance abuse, it is important to define the meaning of substance abuse among nurses or others. ?Substance misuse is defined as maladaptive patterns of psychoactive substance use indicated by continued use even when faced with recurrent occupational, social, psychological or physical problems as well as/or use in dangerous situations.?"
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Nursing Home Abuse, 2004.
This paper discusses elder abuse in nursing homes. Elderly abuse refers to any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult.
1,485 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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This paper reports that 30 percent of nursing home facilities are cited for instances of abuse, and the majority of all instances are never even reported. The author points out that, to prevent this abuse in nursing homes, communities must enhance facility security, improve background checks of staff, establish systems to monitor rates, places, and times of death, and expand death investigations and autopsies. The paper states that many states have long-term care ombudsmen, who have the primary responsibility of advocating for residents' rights and quality care, educating consumers and providers, resolving residents' complaints, and providing information to the public about abuse, but much more must be done.
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"Laws are also changing to support the patients and their families. In Florida, for example, the Supreme Court drew a clear distinction between medical and nursing home care by ruling that plaintiffs in cases alleging nursing home abuse and neglect can sue for wrongful death and negligence without meeting the state's requirements for filing a medical malpractice claim. The court noted that nursing homes employ a variety of workers and that the failures the plaintiff alleged "may have been caused by the nursing staff, by the nursing home in not having adequate staff, by the negligence of aides or other workers, or by a combination of the above.""
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Nursing Home Abuse, 2005.
This paper discusses that government and private investigations reveal that nursing home residents nationwide are often succumbed to death or serious injury because of neglect in the nursing homes.
2,870 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 16 sources, MLA, £ 59.95
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This paper explains that, since the residents of nursing homes are dependent on their staff for most or all of their necessities from food and water to medication and toileting, the care recipients are left in a very vulnerable position and often times without alternatives. The author reports that an analysis of the population of nursing homes over the last decade reveals the fact of malnourishment or undernourishment in about 35 percent to 85 percent of the U.S. nursing home residents. The paper stresses that it is essential to be cautious in selecting a care facility, to pay attention to the care being given, to educate people about nursing care abuse and to report elder abuse regardless of personal consequences.
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"The types of abuse occurring in nursing homes against the elders reflect the types prevalent in domestic environments including homicide, physical and sexual attack, neglect, inappropriate restraint, financial abuse, separation, oral threats and intimidation. Additionally, the nursing home abuses stems from traditional practices giving rise to chronic neglect, sub-standard care, overcrowding, authoritarian practices, and failure to safeguard the residents against inexperienced, distressed or greedy workers or against abusive residents or visitors. The delicate types of abuse have been innovated that refuse the residents the liberty to exert personal choice in respect of eating, getting up or going to bed; forcing the residents to involve in the activities and branding the bothersome individuals, giving rise to depersonalized dealings and isolation. Moreover, it has been noted that facilities engage in prejudiced practices like emphasizing activities that supports more capable residents."
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Registered Nurse vs. Nurse Practitioner, 2008.
A research paper exploring the process of transferring from a status of registered nurse to nurse practitioner.
2,825 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 58.95
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The paper defines and describes the duties, obligations and educational abilities of both a registered nurse and nurse practitioner in order to determine the motivations of nurses to transfer positions. The paper provides a literature review and concludes that a more in-depth analysis is necessary to truly assess a nurse's motivation for expressing interest in transferring to the role of nurse practitioner. The paper also shows the need for more studies on whether such a transfer will bring greater job satisfaction and motivation than if the nurse were to remain as a registered nurse.
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Introduction
Literature Review
Strengths & Weaknesses of the Concept
Discussions & Summary Conclusions
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"At present, there is a national crisis within the nursing industry. More and more, people are interested in becoming nurses. Nurses work in many capacities in clinics, community centers, hospitals and in private practice. However for some, there is no clear distinction between an R.N. and a Nurse Practitioner. Further, there is little data exploring the mechanisms through which a nurse may decide to pursue an advancing career, and what support if any he or she may receive in doing so. The purpose of this paper is to clarify the roles of these two positions, and assess which is most needed given the status of the nursing and healthcare industry in the United States today."
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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, £ 24.95
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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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Using Non-Nursing Personnel for Nursing Tasks, 2004.
A look at the advantages and disadvantages of using non-nursing personnel to perform nursing tasks.
1,356 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 32.95
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This paper considers the reasons for using non-nursing personnel to perform nursing tasks and then takes a look at the advantages and disadvantages of doing so. The paper also discusses the outlook for using non-nursing personnel in the nursing profession as well as the decline in qualified nurses in the labor pool.
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"Much has been written about the nursing shortage that plagues physicians, hospitals and nursing homes in the United States. At the same time that there are fewer qualified nurses available in the work force a number of states and municipalities have passed regulations regarding the nurse-to-patient ratio that is making the situation even more acute. As a result, healthcare providers have been forced to be innovative in the way that they attract nurses to their institutions and recruiting efforts..."
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Director of Nursing in Nursing Home, 1999.
Examines issues affecting this position & role. Examines the economics of the institute, restructuring, responsibilities, quality of care and staffing.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 14 sources, £ 32.95
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"DONS IN THE CONTEMPORARY NURSING HOME ENVIRONMENT
Introduction
This research examines some of the issues affecting the position and role of the Director of Nursing (DON) in contemporary nursing home environments. DONs are experiencing increasing difficulties in their attempts to fulfill their responsibilities as the health care environment in the United States continues in a period of transition.
DONs and Transition in the Health Care Environment
An increasing number of nursing homes, in the pursuit of goals related to both efficiency and effectiveness, are implementing reorganization schemes that frequently involve downsizing, decentralization, or some combination of downsizing and decentralization (Barrett, 1995). Among health care.."
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Nurses Aids as Supplement to Nursing Staff, 2002.
A discussion of the conflict within a hospital setting between registered nurses and nursing aids.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 42.95
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This paper examines a conflict between registered nurses and nurses' aids at a hospital. The conflict is centered around a misunderstanding on the part of the aids towards their respective duties. The paper provides a series of steps that can resolve this group conflict.
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Introduction
Problem
Overview of Situation
Recommendationa for Solution
Conclusion
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"It has come to the attention of the floor supervisors at Newport General Hospital that there is tension among the nursing staff. The decision of Harvard Group HMO to utilize "creative management" strategies to supplement the existing registered nurses with nurses' aids has been met with extreme prejudice on the part of the medical team and the patients. "
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Elder Abuse, 2008.
This paper explores elder abuse and its implications for nursing.
1,210 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 28.95
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The paper discusses how elder abuse is a problem around the world, both in private homes and in institutions such as nursing homes and hospitals. The paper relates that elder abuse can be in the form of physical, emotional, financial, sexual abuse and neglect. The paper looks at the nurse's role and explains that aside from identifying elder abuse, the nurse can provide the older person and the abuser with the information and the access to resources that they need to change the situation.
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"Elder abuse is a problem around the world both in private homes and institutions such as nursing homes and hospitals. The reason that elder abuse is so prevalent is that the elderly in most areas of the world suffer from stigma. In our culture, the problem of ageism offers the idea that the elderly are unproductive and worthless. Many cultures hold the notion that the elderly are pessimistic and dependent (Anonymous, 2006). The results of such attitudes, as shown by reports, are that almost one-half of all nursing homes do not provide their residents with the minimum standards of medication (Anonymous, 2006). This type of neglect often leads to a deterioration of the person's condition."
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Substance Abuse, 2005.
This paper discusses substance abuse among nurses.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, £ 30.95
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This paper explains that nurses facing substance abuse are impaired to the extent that they should be prohibited from further practice and contact with patients until they have sought treatment for their problem. The author points out that his policy ensures that patients are placed in the best possible situation for their own well-being. The paper relates that, although substance abuse is strongly prohibited amongst practicing nurses, it is an inevitable consequence of the stress that many professionals must endure.
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"In today's healthcare practices, there are tremendous pressures from a variety of sources that facilitate stress and anxiety amongst practicing nurses. This stress and anxiety from the work environment, coupled with potential problems in the home, may cause nurses to depend upon alternative means of coping with these stressors, including substance abuse. Although substance abuse is strongly prohibited amongst practicing nurses, it is an inevitable consequence of the stress that many professionals must endure. When substance abuse is suspected or identified, it is only appropriate to prohibit these individuals from continuing their practice because it will greatly impair their judgment any may cause detrimental problems for patient health and treatment. The following discussion will identify the primary reasons that support this argument, thereby discontinuing the practice of nurses that are impaired by substance abuse, regardless of the extent of their condition."
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Elder Abuse, 2007.
An overview of the causes and types of elder abuse in nursing homes.
1,916 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 42.95
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This paper discusses how abuse of the elderly can take many forms; including physical or sexual abuse, psychological and emotional abuse as well as financial abuse and abandonment. In particular, it looks at how studies have often found that abuse is inflicted by the caregiver and the nursing home or institution in which the elderly person resides.
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Introduction and Overview
Causes and Forms of Elder Abuse
Conclusion: Possible Solutions
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"Alarming reports of this nature have been substantiated by many authoritative and professional studies. For example, the seriousness with which elder abuse in nursing home is taken is illustrated by the following facts from the Office of the Attorney General, with regard to the evidence of elder abuse in nursing homes in California. "In 1998, the United States General Accounting Office reported that one in three California nursing homes was cited for serious or potentially life-threatening care problems" (Elder Abuse In Nursing Homes). Furthermore, there is increasing evidence that many nursing homes are not complying with essential legal requirements for the protection of the elderly."
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