A Legislative Health Issue: The Legalization of Physician-Assisted Suicide
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This 8 page paper considers the issue of euthanasia and the role of Dr. Jack Kevorkian, who was believed by some to be a man who put a name to a process that others had considered for centuries: death with dignity. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHEutha7.rtf

A Maternal Assessment
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A 5 page paper which presents a maternal assessment of a pregnant woman. The assessment addresses the pregnant woman's unique position, and informs the woman of changes, medications, expectations, breastfeeding, and other relevant issues concerning her pregnancy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RApregnant.wps

A Multi-Dimensional Approach to the Multi-Dimensional Problem of Child Abuse
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This 60 page report discusses the existence of child abuse in the 21st century and suggests a research study related to home visitation intervention for the prevention of such abuse. A statement of the problem, its history, a literature review, the study, outcomes, and recommendations are included. It is a concern for all of society since: “Without early prevention, abused and neglected children do more poorly in school, are more likely to become teen parents, and abuse alcohol and drugs. They are also more likely to become criminals as adults and to suffer from chronic health problems.” Bibliography lists 32 sources.
Filename: BWchdabu.wps

A Name Not Easily Forgotten
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This five page paper presents a dicussion into the life and motivation of Dolores Huerta. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: CWhuerta.wps

A Picture of Healthcare Delivery - The United States & Norway Compared
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A 5 page paper that compares the primarily privately owned and funded healthcare delivery system that currently operates in the United States with that of the national healthcare delivery system presently practiced in the country of Norway. Discussed are the differences between the two types of systems with the focus on funding, access, administration, cost effectiveness and nursing. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: LCCare.doc

A Plan for Continued Education in Nursing
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A 5 page discussion of the importance of continued education to the nursing professional. Targets the specific curriculum goals of critical thinking, computer literacy, information literacy, and nursing informatics as critical components of an Advanced Practical Nursing Degree and addresses the manner in which these components can be addressed. Also identifies a means of touching up on areas of knowledge such as research utilization in advanced practiced nursing, healthcare policies/economics, ethics in advanced practiced nursing, health promotion and disease prevention. Contrasts the traditional approach of the classroom with on-the-job training and Internet Based and other forms of remote education. Suggests that by carrying a full time college load of twelve hours per semester the student can address the basic curriculum components identified above in as little as one semester. Suggests less time intensive approaches as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPnrsLrn.wps

A Plan to Resolve the Health Care Crisis
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This 6 page paper provides an expansion on a student's proposal to resolve the health care system by creating a national HMO. Proposals are made for policy changes and new regulations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA218HMO.rtf