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Advanced Degrees in Nursing, 2007.
This paper discuses the many levels of advanced nursing degrees and their need in the profession.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 36.95
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This paper explains that the rapidly changing healthcare environment requires various levels of nursing educational preparation, which involve advanced levels of competence. The author points out that the scope of practice becomes wider as advanced degrees create an impressive variety of practice settings. The paper describes many types of advanced nursing, which can be completed at a university or online. The author stresses that nurses have an ethical demand to pursue advanced practices because of the professional principle of beneficence, which refers to doing well and working in the best interests of the patient and because of the more salient principle of autonomy. The author summarizes that an advanced level of nursing practice maximizes the use of in-depth nursing knowledge and skill for meeting the needs of the individual patient, family and the community.
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"The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a four-year baccalaureate degree program for non-nurses which leads to RN licensure. The baccalaureate degree is the minimum requirement for entry into professional nursing practice. This requirement resulted from the American Nurses Association's (ANA's) position paper requesting the baccalaureate degree as the minimum preparation for practice. The basis for that degree was the observation by the ANA of significant changes in the practice of nursing, which included important theoretical formulations, scientific discoveries, technological advances, and the development of new treatments."
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Educational Advancement of Nurses in North Carolina, 2002.
A cross-sectional study to determine factors in the educational advancement of licensed practical nurses in the State of North Carolina.
4,350 words (approx. 17.4 pages), 49 sources, MLA, £ 79.95
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The paper discusses the United States' serious nursing crisis and predictions that this trend will only get worse in the future, showing that the changing demographics of an aging population are largely to blame. The paper also shows that nursing shortages are greater in areas requiring higher levels of education, such as Masters or Doctorate Degrees and that not enough nurses are pursuing educational paths to fill this need. Congress has offered tuition reimbursement and grant programs to help fund higher education and Nursing Associations are working to create faster tracks to a careers in nursing. Other methods discussed are media campaigns which have highlighted the advantages of nursing. This research examines the factors that influence a nurse?s decision to pursue higher education and gives insight as to how to eliminate some of the barriers that prevent them from entering into higher education.
Table of Contents:
Literature Review
Scope of the Nursing Shortage
What is Being Done?
Have these Measures Been Effective?
Motivating Factors for Nurses to Pursue Continuing Education
The Traditional Career Path
Distance Learning and the Nursing shortage
What this Research Hopes to Answer
Methodology
Data Collection
Subject Selection Criteria
Data Analysis
Assumptions
Limitations
Biases
Conclusion
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"Distance learning offers many advantages over traditional programs. The first advantage is cost. As distance learning facilities do not have the high costs of maintaining all of those classrooms as in a traditional setting, they have lower over head costs and can offer their services at a much lower rate. Convenience is the biggest advantage. Many nursing students start families and must begin working as soon as they obtain their license. They often have many job and family responsibilities that would prevent them from having a career and going to school, without sacrificing family or professional life. Distance learning allows them to work at home, many times at their own pace, and still enjoy the benefits of family and professional life."
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Nursing Qualifications, 2007.
This paper explores the difference between an associate and a bachelors degree in nursing.
1,036 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 25.95
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The paper discusses the differences that associate and bachelor degrees make in the field of nursing with regards to patient care. The paper describes the varying competencies; a four year nursing degree opens the door to a career that can advance much further than a two year degree can offer. Yet, the paper reveals that the nurse with the two year degree is probably going to be afforded many more hands on patient care positions for work. Nurses who have four year degrees are often offered positions of supervision and leadership rather than the hands on practical care possibilities. The paper provides a case study to illustrate the different functions of nursing competencies.
Outline:
Introduction
Patient Care
Conclusion
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"Many people go into the field of nursing with very little idea about how much education they want to pursue. Nursing is one of the few fields in which one can design their college education around the type of nursing that they want to pursue. A nursing major can choose to obtain a two, three, four year or masters degree with regard to becoming a nurse. The field is firmly defined as to what one can do with each type of degree and how it impacts patient care. Nurses with associate degrees and bachelors degrees vary in what they can do for patients, as well as how far they can advance in their nursing careers."
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Two Nursing Career Paths, 2002.
This paper is an assessment of two career paths within the field of nursing: Nurse practitioner and director of nursing.
1,655 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 36.95
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This paper discusses that nurse practitioners, requiring advanced degrees, provide primary care to patients under the supervision of physicians and may prescribe medicines. This paper also discusses that directors of nursing, requiring at least a master?s degree, sometimes a business degree and often a doctoral degree, are part of the hospital?s management rather than its staff. The paper concludes that, while both careers lie within the profession of nursing, they will appeal to very different personality types.
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"While both the nurse practitioner and the director of nursing technically serve within the same field, their careers (in terms of the tasks that they perform during their daily work routines and the specific rewards, challenges, and responsibilities that each one faces) are substantially different from each other. This should not surprise us at all: Both the editor-in-chief of The New York Times and a news assistant running errands at a small weekly paper in Mexico City are journalists, but they have very different jobs."
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Nursing, 2002.
This paper examines two nursing qualifications.
1,220 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 28.95
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This paper compares and contrasts two nursing qualifications - The Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) and The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The pros and cons of each are discussed and the author concludes that firm devotion, sound knowledge, considerable experience and good performance can open doors for further career advancements for every nursing professional regardless of his/her qualifications. However, the majority of the key positions are available to individuals with stronger academic background (i.e. Bachelors or advanced degree holders), as academic knowledge is equally important in professions like healthcare.
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"Nursing is a very dynamic profession. An individual interested in pursuing a career in nursing should possess high-level intelligence, sound technological knowledge, a sympathetic heart and high level of expertise. In addition to this, an individual should be strong enough mentally as well as emotionally so that he/she can effectively deal with human suffering and other forms of stresses exposed to him/her during the job. It is a profession for only those who want to truly dedicate their life for serving the suffering mankind. Job satisfaction in this profession is primarily derived from the feeling of satisfaction that an individual experiences by helping out others and not from the money or other benefits."
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The Doctorate of Nursing Practice, 2008.
A discussion of the upcoming addition of doctoral studies to nursing education.
2,435 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 51.95
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This paper takes a look at the implementation of the Practice Doctorate in nursing by the year 2015. The paper asserts that this degree in nursing education is presently in a position to facilitate an extraordinary vision in advanced practice nursing. It holds that due to an increase in service demand, a growth in the complexity of care, ongoing incongruities in health care and changing demographics, there is a charge for health care reformation. The paper refers to several journal writings and commentaries that articulate the importance of health care workers who have better preparation both clinically and educationally. In conclusion, the paper claims that the Doctor of Nursing Practice will provide an elevated bridge between advanced practice nursing and research-based practice and will allow the graduates who matriculate to become empowered and armed with the knowledge base to implement change toward an evolving health care system.
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"The growing intricacies of health care, an exuberant growth in scientific knowledge, and increasing advancements in technology have necessitated master's degree programs that prepare advanced practice nurses to expand the number of academic and clinical clock hours significantly. From 1995 to 2000, the average quantity of semester credit hours required for the Nurse Practitioner master's degree remained constant, however, the academic and supervised clinical practice hours increased by 72 and 36 clock hours. Many Nurse Practitioner master's programs now exceed 60 credit hours. Most are not capable of being completed in less than three years time. Based on this information, two challenges are evident. "Master's prepared advanced practice nurses have identified additional knowledge that is required for a higher level of advanced and the time spent in master's level nursing education is not congruent with the degree earned"(Position Statement on the Practice Doctorate in Nursing, 2004 p. 7-8)."
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Nursing and Mentoring, 2004.
This paper is a research proposal to analyze the current knowledge base on the professional mentoring of nurses to determine the degree to which mentoring may aid in reducing the nursing shortage.
14,030 words (approx. 56.1 pages), 55 sources, APA, £ 172.95
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This paper presents an extensive literature review of the nursing profession, the process of mentoring, and mentoring nurses in a clinical setting. The author points out that mentoring has been identified as a critical component in efforts to resolve the nursing shortage problems within the U.S., but there is very little evidence of research to assess the effectiveness of mentoring programs. This paper explains that the research design selected to carry out the project is based on content analysis, also known as conceptual analysis.
Table of Contents
The Problem
Relevant Background Information
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Project
Conceptual Framework
Significance of the Project
Chapter Summary
Literature Review
Definition of Mentoring
Mentor Characteristics
Stages of Mentoring
Mentoring Models
Mentoring of Nursing Students
Mentoring Nurses in Clinical Settings
Recommendations for Mentoring
Benefits and Challenges
Summary
Methodology
Research Design
Study Sample
Research Methods
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Validity and Reliability
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"Nurse anesthetists have been identified as a subpopulation within the nursing profession who has been impacted by the factors previously addressed and currently challenged by a growing and critical shortage. As reported by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) (2002), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) provide two-thirds of all anesthetics given in the US each year, and are the predominant anesthesia providers to rural America and the military. As well, CRNAs are subjected to the most stringent continuing education and recertification requirements in the field, and continue to play a major role in improving anesthesia safety for surgical, obstetrical and trauma patients. According to the AANA, the shortage of nurse anesthetists is delaying surgeries and making healthcare less accessible to Americans."
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Nursing Challenges and Strategies, 2004.
An overview of useful tools for the graduate nurse who wants to continue studying.
951 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper examines at least three challenges that most nurses face while attempting to obtain an advanced degree. In addition, a careful observation is made to determine at least three strategies that the nursing student can use in order to help cope with these upcoming challenges.
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"The first challenge a nurse can encounter while completing his or her graduate study is the challenge of balancing life and school. A nurse might be burdened with the lack of time he or she might have to sacrifice away from the family. The nurse who returns to school might be working fulltime at a healthcare facility to support the family; in addition, this nurse might be a fulltime mother or father. It is easy to see how the additional role of being a student can be a challenge for most nurses who are completing their graduate studies because of the time factor."
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Nursing Studies, 2004.
A study into the needs of nursing programs, based on the background and make-up of nursing students.
6,744 words (approx. 27.0 pages), 44 sources, MLA, £ 106.95
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A study designed to examine the learning styles of nursing students in undergraduate programs at the baccalaureate and associate level. Student age, gender, and academic performance in nursing courses is also investigated to determine the way in which these factors are associated with student learning styles. The purpose of the study is to assess the degree to which such factors represent important variables for nursing educators to consider in developing and implementing plans for retaining nursing students. As it has been suggested that a major factor responsible for student success or failure is the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process, it is hoped that the findings of the study will be useful in aiding nursing education programs to more fully respond to the learning needs of student nurses.
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Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Theoretical Framework
Organization of the Thesis
Literature Review
Andragogical Model vs. Pedagogical Model
Learning Styles and the Learner-Centered Approach
Kolb's Learning Cycle
Research Methodology
Research Design
Research Method
Data Analysis
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"As evidenced throughout the literature, extensive efforts have not been implemented to study the degree to which teachers do actually use a different style when teaching adults. Two seminal studies (i.e., Beder & Darkenwald, 1982; Gorham 1984, 1985) examined this area by investigating the following questions: Do teachers teach adults in a different way, and if so, what are these differences? In both studies, subjects were teachers who taught both adults and preadults. In the Beder and Darkenwald study, information was collected solely through a self-report questionnaire. Gorham used an adaptation of Beder and Darkenwald's questionnaire for the initial phase of her study, followed up with classroom observations of a small number of her sample for a second phase."
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Nursing Staff Professional Development, 2008.
Stresses the importance of instituting a system of professional development for the nursing staff.
990 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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This paper describes instituting a system to provide the nursing staff with opportunities and conditional monetary incentives to obtain higher levels of professional development. The paper points out that providing the time and reimbursement to seek adult professional development will enable retaining and recruiting employees and will create a base staff with greater skills to meet the ultimate goal of excellent patient care. The paper also encourages creating tuition reimbursement contracts, which are offered to employees with more than one year employment. Thus, upon achievement of their educational goals and agreement upon a contract commitment to a certain number of years service following the completion of any degree or certificate, the nurses would be reimbursed by the employer.
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"Given the nature of the facility, with its overarching emphasis on psychosocial care and the nature of the growth in information in this area, seeking employees who are capable and willing to seek out cutting edge development associated with such care could be the determinant factor of success. Making those employees from those who are already committed to serve this facility would be the best possible solution to any perceived shortcomings. Conditional reimbursement frequently emphasizes time and success contracts that are best employed when the individual is offered support from the institution to allow growth."
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Nursing Staff Shortages, 2006.
A paper examining the staffing shortage that the nursing profession is experiencing and what can be done about it.
865 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 20.95
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This paper suggests that one way to address the staffing shortage problem in the nursing profession is to encourage more of those interested in a nursing profession to pursue a two-year nursing degree program instead of a four-year program. The paper explains that the two year degree still produces fully qualified and capable nurses and is worth pursuing for those interested in the nursing profession but not interested in a four-year degree program.
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"This is not to suggest that nursing is an easy career path or that anyone can meet its challenges. To graduate with an associate degree in nursing, the student must master both science and math classes. In addition they need personal attributes that include compassion, the ability to keep their heads in crises, and the ability to think on their feet (Staff writers, 2005). These are skills that cannot be transmitted by a professor no matter what the name of the degree. However, for those who can handle the academic work, nursing can be a challenging and rewarding profession, and one that can be entered with only two years of college debt rather than four."
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The Nursing Shortage, 2007.
This paper explores the shortage of nurses, particularly in emergency and critical care units.
1,274 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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The paper discusses the shortage of experienced nurses in hospitals throughout the United States. The paper describes the consequences of this shortage, which include emergency department overcrowding and surgery cancellation. The paper explains the factors driving this shortage, which include the aging of the current nurse workforce and an ongoing drop in the enrollment in baccalaureate and master's degree nursing programs. The paper discusses how the inability of younger RNs to replace the aging baby-boom RNs suggest that the demographic forces underpinning the RN labor market will not ease for many years to come. Therefore, resolving these shortages will not be easy and are likely to require long-term and highly innovative initiatives.
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"The United States is facing a critical shortage of registered nurses, and by the year 2020, the average RN vacancy rate in the U.S. will be 20 percent (Mikhail 2005). The shortage of registered nurses has contributed to emergency department overcrowding, increased hospital diversions, bed and patient care unite closures and surgery cancellation, and poses a clear threat to trauma center viability (Mikhail 2005). According to the April 01, 2005 issue of Journal of Trauma Nursing, the problem can be framed as the classic supply and demand dilemma (Mikhail 2005)."
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Advanced Practice Nursing, 2005.
This paper defines advanced practice nursing, its core competencies and scope of practice.
845 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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This paper explains that advanced practice nurse are registered nurses including nurse practitioners, nurse-midwifes, nurse anesthetists and clinical nurse specialists, who hold authorization from a board to practice, based on the completion of a recognized advanced educational program. The author points out that core competency of advanced practice nurses include the application and adaptation of advanced skills in unstable and complex environments, the ability to apply advanced clinical reasoning including the use of advanced complete assessment, the acceptance of referrals and consultation from other health care professionals and team work with other health care providers. The paper relates that an advanced practice nurse is supposed to diagnose a patient and recognize the underlying problem and then provide adequate treatment, which includes the prescription of medicines as well as administering anesthetics.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Definition
Core Competencies
Scope of Practice
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"Further, their nature of practice further includes research work and the utilization of research within the scope of their practice. They are allowed to admit patients to hospitals and the authority to refer patients to other healthcare professionals like licensed physicians and dentists. Additionally an advanced practice nurse also gives consulting services to other healthcare providers. They have professional autonomy and independent practice which also includes management. Moreover they are to manage the physical and mental illness status of the patient with regard to nursing care."
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