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begins with "orientation," which is a period in which the nurse and the patient become acquainted. The relationship then proceeds ...

(Wichowski, 2004). This certainly appeared to be the case for Elvis, as he complained about the "Croatian people" in his head who ...

(rural communities were slower to put into place screening mechanisms for HIV in the blood supply used for transfusions). Final...

of a break in the skin (a cut, a crack in dry skin) becomes infected by bacteria or fungi (Monroe, 2003). Cellulitis can also occ...

runs $127 on average (Cummings, 2002). The goal of the ALF is to help senior citizens maintain as much independence as possible wi...

with humanity, that is, to be humanistic in ones orientation refers to the principles of humanism, which has been given a variety ...

by the caring physical presence of this nurse in her last remaining hours. However, the way in which this case turned out saw the ...

there a time when an individuals interests supersede those of the masses? These are ethical questions posed each and everyday thr...

be discussed relative to both previous research and the studies that have come after it. This research tends to substantiate the s...

individuals belief, values, and membership in family and social groups. Brodie (2001) asserts that it is the hallmark of professio...

of anxiety due to the diagnosis. She is single but hoped to one day get married and have children. The sudden onset of symptoms an...

paradigm but without the fantasy that acceptance is the ultimate outcome. In treating this patient, a student writing on the subje...

become stressed and this lowers morale. A nurse manager writes that at her hospital, her job has become overwhelming, but when dis...

2008, p. 208). The purpose of the study designed by Sorensen and Yankech (2008) was to investigate whether a "research-based, th...

feel as if they are not being given proper treatment if a CNA is assigned to their case instead of an RN (Sullivan, 1998). Thus, t...

familys emotional state through observation and empathic listening. They can explore their own emotions through self-examination a...

own studies in numerous areas, such as formal logic, metaphysics, action theories, and to her readings of Aristotle, Aquinas and m...

also occupied a role or part in the setting, reflecting how participant observation is both extensive and intuitive by nature. In...

the medical team with which these patients have surrounded themselves. It is the patients responsibility to cooperate and do ever...

process that requires "interpretation, sensitivity, imagination and active participation" (Jenner, 1997). Scientific knowledge, o...

This research paper describes a patient with congestive heart failure, giving a case study overview of nursing care. Six pages in ...

is wheelchair bound, but nevertheless cooks for herself and shops for herself in a nearby grocery store, using her motorized wheel...

states, "The nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient" (Code of Ethics f...

entails addressing the emotional, psychological and spiritual needs of the patient, as well as medical and physical needs, entails...

Both of these individuals have limited education. Ms. A. graduated from high school but Mr. B. did not, and dropped out at the en...

In eleven pages this paper discusses the influence of Carl Rogers' Client Centered Therapy upon the 1964 development of Lydia Hall...

ensure that any data given is not capable of identifying any of the respondents, although this is unlikely, there is also the way ...

This research paper presents a case study of the implementation of electronic technology at St. Joseph Medical Center at Houston, ...

In a paper of five pages, the writer looks at transformational leadership. Nursing is used as a context and Beverly Malone provide...

This research paper employs a nursing case study in order to discuss issues associated with understaffing and its negative impact ...