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The Mission of Nursing Advocates, 2006.
This paper discusses the HBO television movie WIT!, about an English professor that is diagnosed with cancer.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 24.95
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The paper describes how in the HBO television movie WIT!, Emma Thompson portrays an English professor that is diagnosed with cancer and begins a struggle for survival that teaches her about what is important in life. The movie serves to teach the audience as well, depicting a realistic situation in which Thompson receives little support for her plight and even less human kindness. At the hospital where Thompson frequently is admitted for treatments, the staff visualizes her as just another cancer patient. The paper portrays how one nurse is capable of befriending the character and demonstrating her honest concern for Thompson's well being.
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Nurses as Patient Advocates, 2004.
This paper discusses the nurse as the patient advocate, especially with epilepsy patients.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper explains that patients often confide information through natural dialogue with nurses, expressing their understanding of their own health, their concerns about after-care, and personal needs they feel are or are not being met by other members of the health care team. The author points out that the greatest need for a patient advocate is in circumstances where temporary or chronic psychological diseases or processes, such as epilepsy, reduce the individual?s ability to self-advocate. The paper relates that the position as advocate may put the nurse into circumstances of conflict with other care providers, especially doctors, but the role of the nurse is to advocate for the needs of the client.
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"The nurse has a distinct advantage, over many other health care professionals in that they often spend the most time with patients. In this role, they interact on a clinical as well as social level with the patient and in almost every setting learn things about the patient that others providing care may never know. It is for this reason that nurses are the most logical persons to act as advocates for patients. As an advocate for a patient a nurse might be able to influence care to better meet the holistic needs of patients."
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The Role of Nurse as Patient Advocate, 2005.
Discusses the need for a nurse to act as an advocate for patients when their disease process impairs their ability to advocate for themselves.
898 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 21.95
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In this work, the role of the nurse as the patient advocate in the field of psychology treatment is explored through two seminal works on the role of the nurse as advocate for the mentally ill patient. After reviewing these two works, Hummelvoll's ?The Nurse-Client Alliance Model? and Vuckovich's ?The Ethics of Involuntary Procedures", the paper concludes that the role of the nurse patient advocate in psychiatric nursing is crucial to the well-being of the patient, and though it evolves with the differences in care and the level of self-advocacy, a patient can provide it is a major part of the care process.
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"The issue of ethics is central to the nurses ability to provide services for a client as his or her advocate and in one article the psych nurse?s ability to base decisions on ethical grounds for the greater goods of the client is explored, and within the work the role of nurse as patient advocate is explored, though secondarily through the language of the article. Though issues become much more complicated when involuntary procedures are concerned nurses rely on experience, not excluding the experience with the patients themselves as a guide. Without the role of advocate these decisions would be much harder to make."
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The Nurse as Patient Advocate, 2002.
Discusses what is the role of the professional nurse in health care delivery.
1,420 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper looks into the phenomenon of a nurse's conflict when faced with the decision whether to follow a doctor's orders and in doing so, to go against the best interest of the patient. It discusses that nurses are often faced with dilemnas of whether or not to act for their establishment or the patient.
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"Persons who choose nursing as a profession do so because they have a deep sense that they want to help others. Most do not do it because of pay incentives. Those who choose nursing for that reason are soon disillusioned by the long hours, physical and mental fatigue that go along with it. People choose nursing because they have a need to help those in need. When they become nurses however, the role that they play is often defined by a large, bureaucratic system and they sometimes find that they must choose between their sense of doing what is right for the patient and conforming to the rules of the system."
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Perioperative Nursing, 1999.
Definition, duties in surgery, relationship with patient and patient rights; proposes increased role for nurse as patient advocate.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 9 sources, £ 38.95
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"PROPOSED PERIOPERATIVE PROCEDURAL CHANGE
Situation Description
The situation involves the duties and responsibilities of a registered nurse (RN) functioning as a perioperative nurse in a surgical hospital operating room setting. The specific issue addressed is the role of informed consent in relation to pre-established do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders.
Surgical patients frequently are asked to make important decisions related to operating room procedures on the basis of minimal or confusing information. Most patients are unfamiliar with medical terminology, and if such terminology is not explained in lay terms, a question exists as to whether informed consent can be given by the patient. The ethical principal involved is patient autonomy (Kokiko & Watts, 1995). In relation to.."
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Under-staffing in Nursing Homes, 2007.
This paper looks at the topic of under-staffing, focusing on nursing homes.
1,013 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 15 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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In this article the writer discusses that minimum nurse-to-patient ratios represent the minimal amount of nurses required to care for the maximum number of patients, without compromising patient or nurse safety. The writer points out that both the public and physicians rank nurse under-staffing as one of the most serious threats to patient safety. The writer notes that nurse safety advocates are beginning to question how inadequate ratios impact job satisfaction and the ability of nursing staff to improve quality of care. While a problem at all healthcare facilities, the issue is even larger at nursing homes where minimum staffing ratios are very low. The writer concludes that much research is in progress to help nurses maintain a safe environment to practice and to determine how to adequately define what nurse-to-patient ratios should be.
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"A history of nurse staffing and patient outcomes dates as far back as a study by Moses and Mosteller. They found nurse staffing among the significant determinants of mortality. Later, publicly available Medicare data for U.S. hospitals generated more studies on the factors related to mortality. Authors of these studies reported that nurse staffing was significantly related to mortality. Aiken, Clarke, Sloane, Sochalski, and Silber produced the first study to specifically quantify the impact of nurse-to-patient ratios on death rates. They reported that reducing the number of patients that a registered nurse takes care of results in better patient outcomes. A reduction in mortality rates and infections were among the findings. Aiken, Sochalski, and Lake demonstrated that nursing presence, whether measured as RN ratios or as RN hours relative to other nursing personnel hours, is significantly correlated to mortality. Adequate staffing levels allow nurses time to make comprehensive patient assessments, attend to routine nursing duties and effectively respond to emergencies. Specifically, Aiken, Clarke, Sloane, Sochalski, and Silber found that each additional patient assigned to a nurse resulted in a 7% increase in the likelihood of the patient dying within 30 days of admission to the hospital."
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Personal Professional Nursing Career, 2008.
This paper discusses the personal profession nursing career objectives of a visually impaired nurse.
2,060 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 44.95
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This paper states that the author envisions herself as a leader, manager and advocate, working collaboratively with individuals, groups and organizations, to bring awareness and positive change to the careers of disabled nurses. The author relates that, as an individual with a visual impairment, she has consistently experienced discrimination in employment and has been turned down for positions for which she was more than adequately qualified. The paper points out that, as a change leader, one of the primary functions in this work will not only be to educate populations but also to motivate others toward change in regard to organizational culture and policies that affect disabled nurses. The author states that she will gain knowledge regarding instances of medical mistakes, if any, that have been caused because of disabilities of nurses and will draw comparisons to the medical errors that have been noted in relation to non-disabled nurses. The paper presents an action plan in a chart format.
Table of Contents:
Personal Vision Statement
Nursing Role in Five Years
Practice Location
Professional Leadership at a Local or Global Perspective
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
Work Satisfaction
Professional Work Values
Personal and Professional Strengths
Personal and Professional Weaknesses
Five Years Action Plan with Time Frames, Objectives and Strategies
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"I believe that one of my primary strengths in relation to my professional goals is my passion for my work and my commitment to achieving my goals. Additionally, I have the ability of providing effective leadership that I have successfully used to motivate others and inspire them to achieve success. As a team member in the health care system, I also realize my professional role in relation to others and have the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals. This ability is supported by my dedication to accountability and my commitment to quality care of patients."
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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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Advocates for Prayer in Schools, 2002.
A discussion of the controversial issue of prayer in American schools.
1,105 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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The issue of whether or not prayer should be allowed in schools has long been debated. This paper attempts to equally present both sides of the debate and also weigh in on the pros and cons of the issue. It also reviews what types of prayers may be said in schools if mandatory prayer is allowed. In addition, it discusses who will make the final decision as to whether or not prayer should be allowed in schools.
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"There are four major reasons why advocates believe that prayer should be allowed in school. These reasons are; the elimination of school prayer leads to moral decline, the government is based on religious principles, the free exercise of religion clause allows for school prayer, and the majority of Americans advocate school prayer. (School Prayer a Community at War)"
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Ethics and Dilemmas of Patient Care, 2008.
A case study illustrating the lack of basic care afforded patients and what nurses must do as advocates for their patients.
1,584 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 35.95
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The paper presents a nursing situation that demonstrates the role and responsibility of nurses as advocates of patient safety and quality of care. The paper discusses the issues raised in this particular situation such as lack of time for nurses to offer even basic care to their patients, harm caused to patients because of not getting basic care, the patient's and family's right to know, how the truth should be told, and the problems connected with whistle-blowing. The paper then looks at possible options and resolutions for dealing with the issues.
Outline:
Introduction
Core Issues in the Situation
Potential Options
Analysis of Each Option
Theoretically Defensible Position
What Made the Situation Challenging?
Conclusion
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"refers to adhering to high moral principles or professional standards.
In this series on the heart of nursing, the role of integrity in nursing practice merits a mention. Every year, market researchers conduct a poll in various countries to find out how the population surveyed rate a range of professions and occupations in relation to honesty and ethical standards. In Australia, the UK and the United States, nurses are frequently ranked number one, or pretty close to it. In the US, nurses have been ranked top for 'honesty and integrity' every year since 1999, except 2001, when they were ranked second.
"Being honest is at the heart of our work. That is why the charge nurse is still upset about the part he played in Meg's care, and why nurses often go home troubled because they have not, in their own eyes, been able to maintain integrity in their practice."
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Haiti and UN Peacekeeping Missions, 2008.
Describes the the UN presence in Haiti and compares the present mission to previous operations.
5,695 words (approx. 22.8 pages), 16 sources, MLA, £ 95.95
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This paper explains that the latest era of the UN presence in Haiti started during September 1991 when President Aristide's democratically elected administration was ousted by a military government under the leadership of General Raoul Cedras. The author points out that recently, in 2004, the Security Council set up the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). The mission was mandated to secure and stabilize the environment, political process and human rights. The paper concludes that, in the final analysis, the Haitian administration and the people will be required to assume ownership of an agenda to guarantee its long-term success. However, presently, Haiti is unable to tackle the internal problems on its own and the international partners must, extend timely, sufficient and consistent support to the new authorities.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Mandate
Secure and Stable Environment
Political Process
Human Rights
Critical Appraisal of the MINUSTAH Mission:
Previous UN Peacekeeping Missions to Haiti
The UN Mission in Haiti- UNMIH (Sept 1993 to June 1986)
The UN Transition Mission in Haiti: UNTMIH (Aug to November 1997)
United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti MIPONUH
Comparison of MINUSTAH with the Previous Missions
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"In Haiti, no defined forces are present with which there would be likelihood of negotiation, as opposed to other nations which is overwhelmed by internal quarrels. Following decades of violent dictatorships under the regime of Duvalier, Haiti as been governed by a series of frail democratic governments, in which there were regular military coups, and every coup has left a residue of paramilitary groups, apart from criminal gangs of drug traffickers and speckled members of the armed forces that has been disbanded in 1994."
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The Role of a Nurse, 2004.
This paper details the role of a nurse in various aspects of his/her day to day duties.
2,435 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 51.95
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In this paper, the author considers the role of a nurse from a perspective based on a six week student placement in nursing practice. This involved; two weeks with the primary care and community nurses (otherwise known as District Nurses); a week with a health visitor; two weeks of two units of mental health, one in a mental health rehabilitation unit and another in community mental health and a week in an acute elderly rehabilitation ward in a hospital.
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As an Assessor of Care: Conducting Assessments
As an Advocate: Representing the Interests of the Client
As a Primary Carer: Providing Frontline Care
As a Manager of Care: Coordinating all the Care Required
As a Counsellor: Providing Talking and Listening Therapies
As an Educator: Promoting Health Through Educating Clients
As a Researcher: Providing Evidence Based Practice
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"The role of the 21st century nurse in the United Kingdom is a highly varied, dynamic and multidimensional one. This is more important perhaps, due to the changes that have come about in the last two decades of the last century. There are demographic, epidemiological, political, economic and technological changes that have forcibly caused the NHS to undergo great organisational changes in the 1980s and 1990s. And now recently the government continues to outline further changes in the health care system which puts an emphasis on partnership and continuity of care between hospitals and the community. All this has seen nurses continuously readapt themselves in the role they play in the delivery of health care (Melia 2004)."
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Baptist Missions, 2005.
A brief history of Baptist missions.
2,324 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 49.95
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This paper examines how Baptists are still at the forefront of missions work and how faith missions, small missionary outposts without affiliation to a larger missions group, are often staffed by Baptist missionaries. These faith missions have an enduring quality and steady growth. They also are among the first to employ creative new ways of spreading the Gospel. It looks at how the history of Baptist missions is littered with the names of brave men and women following the call of God into areas of the world far from home, devoid of all creature comforts.
Outline:
Introduction
William Carey
American Missions
The Judsons
Back in America
Pioneer African American Missionaries
Women and Missions
Conclusion
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"After forming the Baptist Missionary Society, Carey and his family became foreign missionaries themselves. They set sail for India on June 13, 1793. When he and his family arrived, they found a rather hostile reception from the country that was controlled by the East India Company. The East India Company did not look kindly on missionaries. After seven years of faithful service, Carey baptized his first Hindu convert, Krishna Pal. William Carey dealt with all sorts of hurdles, one of the largest being his wife. Initially she was opposed to the idea of even going to India. At the last moment, she changed her mind. Never fond of the mission field to begin with, she went insane when her five-year-old son died. She raved like a lunatic during her last years on earth, complicating her husband's job immensely. Mrs. Carey, in her state of delusion, was convinced that her husband was cheating on her and would tell anyone who would listen. "
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Religious and Economic Missions, 2005.
This paper discusses European religious and economic missions in the 17th and 18th centuries as depicted in Shuzaku Endo's book "Silence" (1969) and Rolfe Joffe's film "The Mission" (1986).
1,265 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper explains that both Shuzaku Endo's novel "Silence" and Rolfe Joffe's film "The Mission" suggest that European trade and religion, which had seriously conflicting objectives, came into contact with the peoples of Japan and the Americas respectively. The author points out that these forces, including those of the Catholic Church, were disruptive and invasive; however, in the film "The Mission", the Catholic Church was shown as bringing about some tangible benefits in terms of shelter and safety to the indigenous peoples they sought to convert. The paper relates that, on the other hand, in "Silence", the Portuguese missionaries and those who had come before them, seriously misunderstood the inherent reasons for the non-acceptance of Christianity by the Japanese.
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"This is a far different sort of opening than Roland Joffe's film "The Mission", in which we see, first-hand, the enormous initial fear in the Colombian Indians' eyes when the first of the Jesuits arrives, but then, subsequently, how the Indians come to trust and even love the Jesuits. In this region, the Jesuits eventually come to represent a benevolent force against the Portuguese and Spanish tradesmen who would hunt and capture the Indians, and sell them for slaves. "The Mission" explicitly contrasts the conflicting interests of the Jesuits and the other European groups of tradesmen who come to the area, and shows how the Jesuits sought to convert, but also to protect the lives of the Indians of Colombia, while the tradesmen who hunted them sought only to exploit them for profit."
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