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Dressings/Preventing Catheter-Related Infections
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A 10 research paper that identifies the topic to be investigated, which is prevention of central venous catheter-related infections with specific emphasis on the impact of dressings on this problem. Then, the scope of the problem is identified. Next, an evaluation of research literature is offered that concludes with specific recommendations for decreasing catheter-associated infection rates that are suggested by the literature. Implementation and evaluation of these recommendations are then discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources. It should be noted that this paper is a follow-up to a more extensive literature review on the same topic that is 20 pages long (khcatinf.rtf).
Filename: khcvcin2.rtf
Dust Allergies: Reasons for Concern
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A 3 page discussion of dust allergies. The author describes the culprit, the symptoms of exposure, and methodologies to reduce that exposure. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPallerg.rtf
Dwight Eisenhower's "Military-Industrial Complex" Warning
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A 3 page paper relating this former president's 1961 warning to current nursing practice. "See your doctor." "Ask your doctor about ____ and if it's right for you." So go pharmaceutical companies' advertising directly to consumers who cannot directly purchase their products. As health care costs continue to spiral despite efforts to contain the rate of increase, pharmaceutical companies spend millions on advertising to those powerless to purchase the prescription drugs they tout. This appears to be a symptom of the "military-industrial complex" that Dwight Eisenhower warned against on leaving office in 1961. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSchelation2.rtf
Early Feeding After Colon Rectal Surgery
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A 16 page paper. Historically, it has been believed that early oral feeding following colon rectal surgery is not possible. Instead, the traditional protocol is to withhold oral feeding until the resolution of ileus. These beliefs are based on practices that are more than 100 years old. Science has come a long way since then. This essay reviews five separate journal articles that report outcomes and results of early feeding protocols, including one that presented a review of the literature. In each case, early feeding was consistently shown to be safe and beneficial. The writer also comments on the implementation of postoperative early feeding. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGfdhsp.rtf
Economics and the Elderly
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A 5 page paper discussing the concerns of the elderly today in regards to economics. With many people living longer and the impending reality of the baby-boomers who are creeping into the golden years, the issues which are involved in regards to economics and the elderly has changed quite a bit in the past few years. The constant threat of Social Security issues is also a major concern which is addressed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: ElderEcon.wps
Education in Emergency Nurse Triage
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A 20 page paper discussing the concept of triage and the education of triage nurses in emergency departments. Triage is the process and practice of categorizing emergency room patients according to physical need to be seen by a physician. Triage categorizes patients according to physical need so that those who need to be seen first are, those who can wait do. The state of triage education is such that triage nurses may be greatly experienced and well trained, or they may be barely conversant in the concept. Efforts are underway to ensure that nurses performing triage duty are qualified and experienced. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: KSnursTriage.rtf
Education Needs Assessment
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A 6 page paper discussing identification of an educational need and considerations in overcoming operational and administrative resistance to instituting an educational program. This is the report of an educational needs assessment and analysis at a long term care facility. The initial assessment indicates that a need exists in further training and education in techniques and rationale of infection control in the institutional setting. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSnursEduAs.rtf
Education Needs Assessment: Use of Restraints
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A 7 page paper discussing the need for an in-house short course program addressing the use of physical and chemical restraints of elderly nursing home residents. Restraints are notorious for being misused; what is discussed less in the popular press is the benefit that they can provide. The purpose of such restraints is to prevent injury stemming from patients� attempts to do something for which they need assistance. The use of restraints both supports and contradicts the ethical principles of autonomy and beneficence, and an in-service refresher can serve to reconcile that contradiction. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSnursEduAsRes.rtf
Education Program Proposal
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A 22 page paper presenting the full proposal for an innovation program at a large hospital. Program goals include (1) enabling insulin IV drip on the medical ward, rather than transferring the patient to ICU; (2) assisting patients to gain and maintain control over their blood glucose levels; and (3) encouraging continuous improvement in nursing knowledge and patient education. The program's theoretical base is a combination of planned behavior and the health-belief model in which the patient believes a problem exists and that treatment is effective. Outgrowth of the program will include greater patient education for better self-management of their diabetes. The paper includes sections addressing implementation and evaluation. Bibliography lists 22 sources.
Filename: KSnursEduPropDps.rtf
Educational Needs Assessment
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A 5 page paper proposing an educational needs assessment at a large New York City hospital, for the purpose of enhancing diabetic education among patients. The initial assessment indicates that a need exists in further training and education in techniques and rationale of diabetic teaching in the hospital setting; the paper addresses surveying health care workers; administrative resistance; staff resistance; and the need for better patient education. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSnursEduAsPub.rtf
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