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The Kangaroo Method of Caring for Low Birth Weight Infants
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Citing high infant mortality rates, this 10 page paper explains the importance of pre and post-natal care and in particular, the "kangaroo method"-- in which low birth weight infants are kept in an upright position, with skin-to-skin contact with the mother's breast and body. Clinical studies of the Kangaroo method are evaluated and cited. The scope and caliber of this writing make it an excellent reference for anyone studying nursing. Bibliography lists approximately 10 scholarly sources.
Filename: Kangaroo.wps

The Keys to Weight Loss
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A 4 page discussion of the factors which enter into the weight a person maintains. Physical inactivity and improper diet are the most often identified causes of obesity but an number of other factors are at play as well. For most individuals, however, the key to weight loss lies in a reduction of caloric intake and/or an increase in physical activity. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPweigh2.rtf

The Kidneys and Renal Failure
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This 4 page paper discusses the kidneys and renal failure; nursing assessment of such patients, including lab results and patient interaction; types of dialysis and finally, transplant. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVKidRen.rtf

The Labor Market for Registered Nurses in the 21st Century
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A 12 page paper discussing the outlook for registered nurses in the upcoming century. There is a great amount of controversy and evidence that illustrates the nursing industry will suffer greatly as a result of the change in medical funding and the economics of health. But on the other hand there is an equal amount of information that illustrates the increase in population and the longer life expectancy will create a new need for additional RNs in the 21st century. Both of these opinions are examined. Bibliography lists 25 sources.
Filename: RArn21.wps

The Lasting Effects of Hurricane Katrina
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This 3 page paper examines the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the health care system; it also discusses the government response to the tragedy and how Louisiana is coping today. It also states what might have been done differently. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVKtrina.rtf

The Lasting Legacy of Nursing Theorist Virginia Henderson
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In three pages this paper examines the contributions of nursing theorist Virginia Henderson (1897-1996) and her impact on the field of modern nursing. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGvahen.rtf

The Leadership Skills of Nurses
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the skills needed for nurses to be effective in the modern healthcare enviornment. In particular, this paper integrates a view of leadership skills and their role in shaping the focus for nurses, particularly in the hospital setting. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHNurLea.rtf

The Leadership Skills of Nurses
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of the skills needed for nurses to be effective in the modern healthcare enviornment. In particular, this paper integrates a view of leadership skills and their role in shaping the focus for nurses, particularly in the hospital setting. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MHNurLea.wps

The Legalization of Drugs:
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This 3 page paper provides a research question related to this subject: What is the relationship between drugs and violence? This paper goes on to provide 10 sources that pertain to this subject as well as a detailed summary of two of the sources. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: GSLegald.rtf

The Link Between Ionizing Radiation And Leukemia :
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A 14 page paper. This research paper discusses the following topics: the types and incidence of leukemia; the symptoms, diagnosis and etiology of leukemia; what ionizing radiation is and what levels are believed to be safe; and comprehensive studies of workers in nuclear facilities and their children. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PGleukra.wps