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Medical School Personal Statement, 2008.
An admission essay to the University of Toronto's Medical School.
1,037 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 36.95
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This paper presents a personal statement and admission essay to the Medical School of the University of Toronto. It describes the writer's choice to pursue a career in medicine and how it was shaped by a combination of family history, his lifelong fascination with human biology, and his knowledge of how profoundly emotionally rewarding it can be for medical practitioners to make a positive difference in the lives of their patients. The paper discusses each of these aspects in detail.
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"Finally, it must be said that my decision to apply to study medicine at the University of Toronto has been influenced by the renown and reputation of its faculty, and its success in producing medical practitioners of the highest calibre. My determination to meet the high standards of your institution led me to retake my MCAT so that I was satisfied with every aspect of my performance, and feel that it accurately reflects my knowledge and skill set. I also believe that my lifelong interest in human biology and physiology, and the knowledge gained as a consequence of these years of interest and study, also render me a strong candidate for medical studies at your institution. To all of these factors must also be added the invaluable life experience and insights into the challenges and emotional rewards of medical practice that I have acquired through learning from my grandfather's and my father's examples. Their dedication and commitment to their patients and their work have inspired me to continue their legacy of care through pursuing my own career in medicine."
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Problems Plaguing Hospitals, 2008.
A report on the internal and external factors that have been plaguing a hospital.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper presents a report on problems that have been plaguing a specific hospital and then presents possible solutions to these problems. The paper begins by discussing the problems the hospital has with admissions, room design, and medical surveillance. The paper then proposes three best practices concerning admissions, room design, and medical surveillance and concludes with suggestions for implementing these proposals.
Outline:
Introduction
Purpose of the Report
Admissions
Medical Surveillance
Feasible Course of Actions & Outcomes
Implementation Process
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"Doctors and nurses have been faced with an increased workload that is not being equally dispersed and employees are being asked to work without overtime pay. Added to this is the fact that the hospital is seriously understaffed with only five general practioners and ten nurses to 'man' three floors."
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The Current Nursing Shortage in Canada, 2008.
An analysis of the issues that contribute to the current nursing shortage in Canada.
814 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 28.95
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This paper discusses the current nursing shortage in Canada. It looks at the issues that contribute to the nursing shortage, such as low pay, poor working conditions and a serious lack of resources. The paper focuses on the issues of recruitment and retention and why these have become problems for the nursing profession. Lastly, it suggests some solutions to improve the current crisis.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Issue
Historical Perspective
Current Status
Solutions
Conclusion
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"The prognosis for the nursing shortage is that it will become much worse while Canada's population is beginning to age. The two issues that need to be addressed are retention and recruitment through multiple changes. Meanwhile, there are positive developments such as the RNAO initiative which will ensure work for every current nursing graduate because of $89 million in funding for 4,000 graduates and similar funding in future years (RNAO, 2007). Such changes indicate that nurses can effectively address the nursing shortage by being assertive and advocating for their profession."
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Dopamine and Wake/Sleep Cycles, 2008.
This paper explores the role of dopamine in human sleep/wake cycles.
912 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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The paper analyzes dopamine's chemical application and explains the neurochemistry aspects of the brain. The paper looks at recent drugs that act upon dopamine receptors to inhibit sleep and examines their cost and effectiveness.
Outline:
Role of Dopamine in Human Sleep/Wake Cycle
Chemical Application of Dopamine
Recent Drugs that Act upon Dopamine Receptors to Inhibit Seep
Cost and Effectiveness
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"Dopamine is a biogenic amine, catecholamine (an amine derived from the amino acid tyrosine, hormone and neurotransmitter that plays a critical role in the CNS (Central Nervous System) to manage and/or organize emotion, cardiovascular, hormonal, renal, locomotion and cognitive processes. Dopamine was discovered by two great scientists: Arvid Carlsson and Nils-Ake Hillarp at a Heart Laboratory in Sweden. Arvid Carlsson won a Pulitzer Prize for his discovery. Dopamine is synthesized in the hypothalamus of the brain as this controls every endocrine gland in the body. Many changes occur in the neurotransmitter levels of the brain, which evolves wake/sleep cycles."
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Childhood Obesity, 2008.
An overview of the issues concerned with childhood obesity with a focus on San Diego, California.
1,221 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper relates that childhood obesity is reaching epidemic proportions all over the United States. The paper then explains that obesity can be controlled by the individual who experiences it and that, although some individuals might be unable to control obesity caused by physical factors, they might be able to reduce other factors that cause obesity. The paper then discusses how, for that reason, the city of San Diego has instituted some measures that may reduce the incidence of childhood obesity in the area. This paper then focuses on some of the causes of childhood obesity and suggests some ways for families to address the issue.
Outline:
Childhood Obesity Overview
Causes of Obesity
Prevention and Treatment of Obesity
Conclusion
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"Berry et al. (2004) explains that diet and exercise, as well as nutritional education, have all been proven to have an influence both on weight loss and on preventing obesity. Restricting calorie intake is proven to create the negative energy balance required to lose weight, while increased activity both enhances the speed of the weight loss and increases the probability that weight will remain off (Berry et al., 2004). One weight loss diet mentioned in the article is the "traffic light diet," also known as the glycemic index diet. This diet color codes dietary components by the number of fat grams that they contain. This diet, according to the authors, has been shown to produce a "significant short-term decrease in obesity," while it encourages improved eating patterns (Berry et al., 2004, p. 432). "
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Childhood Diabetes' Impact on Families, 2008.
An exploration of the impact of childhood diabetes on families.
1,611 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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The paper looks at the Calgary assessment model (CFAM), which is a means for evaluating the impact of change and illness on families and for assessing family strengths and problems for the sake of a management plan. The paper discusses the functional and developmental areas of family assessment and analyzes literature to determine whether it corresponds to the CFAM. The paper then looks at approaches to support the family in the cognitive and affective domains. The paper concludes that the literature strongly correlates with the CFAM and indicates that the family possesses the resources required to cope with a child who has diabetes.
Outline:
Introduction
Key Aspects of Topic Related to Family Health
Critical Analysis of Literature
Conclusion
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"The two areas of family assessment to be discussed are the functional and developmental, which presume the nurse has a comprehensive understanding of the family structure. Developmental assessment is based on the belief that "families comprise people who have a shared history and a shared future" (Wright & Leahey, 2000, p. 97). Family development is marked and shaped by family life cycle events such as chronic illness, divorce and remarriage. It is a pattern of stability and change where gender and culture are important. Family development is a complex process which includes biological, sociological, psychological, and cultural progressions (Wright & Leahey, 2000)."
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Senior Citizens as a Vulnerable Population, 2008.
A review of the treatment and specific needs of senior citizens and the elderly.
1,504 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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The paper looks at the physical, mental and social factors that make the elderly a vulnerable segment of society. The paper also discusses various issues affecting this age group such as discrimination and specific nursing needs and then describes certain measures that can be taken to assist the elderly. The paper concludes that the quality of life of senior citizens will depend on unique legislation to protect their needs, employment without fear of retribution and discrimination, as well as health care systems that can meet their needs.
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"According to Carstensen, "Longetivity is the largely unexpected consequences of improvements in general living conditions. Genetically speaking, we are no smarter or heartier than our relatives were 10,000 years ago" (2007, p. 42). Nonetheless, more and more elderly and senior citizens in our society choose to remain active vital members of the community. Unfortunately, older Americans are still viewed as incompetent and frail, due solely to their age, which can lead to age discrimination. This discrimination is not only unjust, but can lead to physical and mental health problems for senior citizens as well. The cross-national Ageism Survey found that "84 percent of Americans more than 60 years old report one or more incidents of ageism, including insulting jokes, disrespect, patronizing behavior and assumptions pertaining to frailty or ailments (citing e.g., Palmore 2004; see also Kassau 1977; Kimmel 1988; Byron, Mong, & Roscigno, 2007). Furthermore, older workers have self-reported that they have faced age discrimination in 12,271 cases, with "2,181 verified cases wherein probable cause determinations were reached or favorable settlements for the charging party were brokered by a neutral party."
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Understanding the Nursing Shortage, 2008.
This paper examines research on the nursing shortage that highlights its ramifications on the future of nursing as a profession.
870 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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The paper discusses the significance of the nursing shortage and shows how the shortage results from an individual nurse's personal perspectives regarding her present role. The paper shows further that individuals possessing personality traits compatible with the myriad nursing roles have the best chance of continuing on as a productive nursing professional.
Outline:
General Subject Matter
Rationale for Topic Selection
Research Summaries
Reaction
Impact on Role as a Registered Nurse
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"This topic was selected not only based on the seriousness of the issue's impact on health care in general. More importantly, this topic was chosen because one must be able to understand one's chosen profession from a larger perspective and not merely as an insider. With the coming realization that the health care infrastructure of the Unites States is less than satisfactory and more and more in danger of collapse as the "baby boomer" generation retires, health care professionals, particularly nurses, face an even bigger dilemma: that of ensuring a prosperous future for the next generation of nursing professionals."
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Employment Trend in Healthcare, 2008.
A look at employment trends in the healthcare industry in the US.
1,793 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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This document discusses a current trend in the US healthcare industry related to employment. The employment trend in the healthcare industry that is discussed in some detail is the increasing prevalence of staffing shortages. The inability of many healthcare organizations to effectively overcome such shortages is also examined.
Outline:
Overview & Influences
Economic Impacts
Government, Business & Society
Future Developments
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"The United States (US) is courting disaster with its current trend in rising healthcare costs, very much related to increasing costs associated with the higher recruiting and salary costs necessary to retain qualified personnel on staff. Currently, the US healthcare industry is understaffed to such a degree that approximately 34m individuals in the US reside in regions that are understaffed by healthcare professionals (Hecker & Frank, 2004). In the US market the healthcare industry is fully privatized with employees being offered healthcare insurance through the employer, which is usually subsidized by the employer or offered healthcare insurance through a private insurer but the last option is expensive. Additionally, there are several federally mandated programs such as Medicare and Medicaid that provide some degree of medical coverage to the elderly and the underserved that have indirectly influenced the current staffing shortages because these programs do not compensate to the same degree and as privately funded services would and thus potential healthcare professionals are not attracted to the industry as a whole. Clearly, the US' healthcare system is in dire need of an overhaul in terms of its ability to not only attract qualified professionals but to also retain them. Otherwise, the alternatives of not correcting for some of these contributing factors will be having a very large percentage of the US population become essentially uninsured, which will further contribute to rising healthcare costs and indirectly compound the staffing shortages even further."
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Every Nurse Controls the Image of Nursing, 2008.
This paper is a persuasive essay on the changing role of the nursing profession's image in modern day society.
730 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the changing role of nurses. The paper asserts that while every nurse controls the image of nursing, the demands of the times change what constitutes, and what will constitute nursing. Furthermore, the paper states that the nursing profession is undergoing transitions both within and without that profoundly impact it's public image as providing care to those in need. The author states that whereas technology can provide more and more timely cures, nurses are still typecast into a caring role, which may be less of a priority in the global scene that merely looks at health care as a service-oriented body repair shop.
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"As often is the case, internal and external change can have unpredictable effects on the components of the profession, not only as a whole. For instance, the broadening of the different roles a nurse can pursue has only happened in the latter quarter of the previous century in response to the expanding demand for them. There is an inherent advantage in specializing and giving students advancement options, even the option to independently practice is currently available. However, with the lack of time to develop these different tracks into distinct, autonomous, regulatory professional entities, this leaves the impression on the public that the nursing profession's demand-driven schism is a warning sign that health care is slowly becoming service-oriented rather than patient-oriented. Presently, it is difficult to distinguish nursing roles such as the nurse practitioner apart from the roles of other professionals such as physicians. Such increasing overlap in responsibilities, knowledge, patient treatment and management must be assessed and acted upon in order to ultimately establish a change in the public's perspective on nursing as a whole."
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Dentistry Ethics, 2008.
This paper is a case study on the ethical violation of dental students treating patients after hours without a license and without direct supervision, as well as a discussion of alternative options and relevant ethical considerations.
1,485 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses how a dental student who is treating patients after hours without a license and without direct faculty supervision violates the principles of patient autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice, and veracity. This paper first briefly reviews the salient points of the case in question. An analysis of the actions taken is compared to alternative options that may or may not have been considered at the time. A discussion of the ethical considerations in line with the perspectives of peers and the professional organization follows, as well as a discussion of the ethical perspective and the alternative actions that should have been taken.
Outline:
Case Review
Ethical Considerations
Alternative Actions
Conclusion
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"Another salient point that must be considered is the backdrop within which these incidences occurred. The student has admitted and is documented as per student evaluation, that he has exhibited prior deficiencies in time management and substandard preparation for clinic sessions. It has not been documented sufficiently that the student sought specific opportunities through his mentors to more efficiently help correct the cause of these deficiencies, whether a deficit in clinical knowledge, proficiency or otherwise (ADA, 2006)."
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Nursing Leadership Analysis, 2008.
An analysis of the nurse leader's role in the nursing profession.
1,496 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper examines how nurses, as leaders of their profession, are responsible for shaping the future of the nursing profession as a whole in accordance with societal needs and in conformity with law. The paper explains that as time passes and the professional identity of nursing and leaders becomes more prominent, especially in the face of sweeping health care changes, the issues pertaining to role development and goal-setting will eventually be addressed adequately. The paper then looks at how, in practice, it is the nurses who play a large part in formulating and implementing patient care plans, evaluating their outcomes and continuously improving the quality of care. The paper concludes that the nurse leader's expanded role as researcher, planner, policy-maker, educator, leader and collaborator testify to the greater ethical responsibilities nurses share towards patients, colleagues and the populations they affect through their decisions.
Outline:
Introduction
Impact of Formal and Informal Power within the Organization
Personal Leadership Style
Leadership Challenges
Leadership Analysis
Conclusion
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"The impact of formal power within this organization is unique in that a military component is prominent. Informal power, on the other hand, is less prominent. As a formal power structure, the military hierarchy is prominent but not as rigid as in combat (line) settings in that seniority (i.e. rank) can override decisions irrespective of health profession affiliation. Nonetheless, the military hierarchy is still respected. While this is usually not the case with respect to clinical decisions (as expert power is still respected between disciplines), administrative decision making is different. Regardless of the assignment duration of senior ranking officers, their decisions are followed."
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