2 Articles/Cardiac Step-Down Unit
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A 4 page nursing article summary that addresses 2 articles applicable to step-down care in a cardiac care unit. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khcsd.rtf

2x2 Factorial Study & Definitions
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A 3 page research paper that, first of all, gives a brief description of a 2x2 factorial study that analyzed the effects of food and exercise on frailty in the elderly. Then the writer offers various definitions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: kh2x2.rtf

3 Elements of Psychiatric Nursing
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A 4 page research paper that discusses this topic. Psychiatric nursing covers a wide variety of clinical settings and situations. However, three elements that are prominent in this field of nursing practice are the psychiatric nurse's role as advocate, teacher, and caregiver. The following examination of these three elements looks at why each role is an essential component of psychiatric nursing and the ramifications of these roles. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: kh3elatc.rtf

4 Nursing Questions
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A 4 page research paper that provides brief answer to 4 nursing questions. These questions cover the topics of defining paradigm and model; differentiating between medical model and wellness model; defining theory and discussing its application in nursing; and the utility of psychoneuroimmunology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: kh4nurq.rtf

A Career In Physical Therapy
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the current views of employment in the field of physical therapy. This paper integrates view of the current employment rate, salaries and educational requirements for physical therapists as well as changes in the job market. This paper includes specific views of the current literature as it relates to this expanding field. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHPhyThe.rtf

A Case for Outlawing Virtual Pornography
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An 8 page discussion of the impacts of virtual pornography on society. The writer emphasizes that while the issue of Internet regulation is highly controversial, pornography on the World Wide Web should definitely be outlawed if for no other reason than its impacts on the most vulnerable members of our society, our children. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: PPpornRg.rtf

A Case in Breastfeeding
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A 3 page paper which examines a case study of a mother trying to breastfeed her newborn based on questions posed by the student. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAbfee2.rtf

A Case Study to Demonstrate Influences on the Delivery of Mental Healthcare
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This 10 page paper uses the fictitious case of a mental health patient living in the community to illustrate the impact that political philosophies and statutory instruments have on the way care is provided for those suffering from mental illnesses. The paper is written with reference to policies and legislation in the UK. The bibliography cites 20 sources.
Filename: TEcaseMHdel.rtf

A Child’s Voice/Holistic Perspective
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A 3 page reaction paper that summarizes and analyzes an essay by an 11-year-old pediatric patient who has undergone numerous surgeries. The writer discusses the implications of the child’s perspective for holistic nursing. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khgerhol.rtf

A Community Health Issue in Kentucky/Smoking Cessation
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A 5 page research paper that discusses the problem of smoking cessation with a community health perspective based on Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory. According to 2003 statistics, Kentucky ranks as having the highest percentage of smokers in its population so this is a particularly crucial public health issue in this state. Principles of smoking cessation intervention are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khkensm.rtf

A Comparison of Education and Healthcare in the U.S. and Canada
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A 7 page discussion of the educational and healthcare systems of the United States and Canada. Points out the shortcomings and discrepancies of each system but maintains that while there are differences in formats, Canada and the U.S. most often run neck and neck in the quality of their educational programs as well as in the quality of their healthcare programs. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPcanadE.wps

A Comparison of the Psychological Processes and Behavioral Manifestations of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
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An 18 page discussion of the etiologies and causes of these types of eating disorders. Describes each condition noting the frequency of its occurrence. Emphasizes that the impact of these conditions can range from maladaptive social behavior to severe physical consequence, even death. Differences in cognitive processing mechanisms are believed to exist between those that suffer from conditions such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa and the general population. While anorexia is ego-syntonic from the cognitive perspective, bulimia is ego-dystonic. Both conditions, however, involve negative automatic thoughts, dysfunctional assumptions and core beliefs. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: PPanorx2.wps