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Virginia Henderson
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A 3 page research paper that discusses the life and work of nursing theorist and educator Virginia Henderson. The writer includes brief biographical detail, but concentrates on discussing Henderson's contributions to nursing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khvirhen.rtf

Virginia Henderson / Key Name In Nursing
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The name Virginia Henderson is well known within the Nursing profession. During her long life she provided a great deal of pragmatic and evocative theories and guidelines for the practice of nursing. She was one of the first to encourage nurses to be actively involved in facilitating not only the care of the patient as body, mind and soul; but also the collaboration of physicians, nurses, and other clinical professionals in providing care in an appropriate manner and environment. This 3 page paper explores her thoughts concerning people, how health is defined and the environment of health care provision to assess her reaction to the shift to community based nursing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Henderson.wps

Virginia Henderson/Neonatal Application
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A 5 page essay that, first of all, addresses the parameters of the theoretical perspective on nursing that was developed by Virginia Henderson. The basic assumptions and major points of Henderson's theory are summarized, which includes briefly addressing how she perceives the four meta-paradigms of nursing (i.e., person, environment health and nursing). Then, a clinical application of this nursing theory is discussed. Specifically, the research conducted by Ahmed (2008), which describes a successful educational intervention that was undertaken with the mothers of pre-term infants in regards to breastfeeding, is described and then discussed in terms of Henderson's theory. This discussion demonstrates the utility and versatility of Henderson's theoretical perspective and why this theory is highly applicable to neonatal nursing. This paper also includes an abstract which is 117 words in length and included as part of the page count. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khnicuvh.rtf

Vital Signs/Multi-Ethnic Groups in US
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A 3 page research paper that discusses a student's question. According to an online medical dictionary (www.medical- dictionary.thefreedictionary.com), the term "vital signs" is defined as "Basic indicators of body function, usually meaning heartbeats per minute, breaths per minute, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight." In answer to the student's research question: "Do vital signs and general measurements vary between ethnic groups in the US?", the answer depends on which vital sign or measurement that is being discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khviteth.rtf

Vitamins And Their Benefits
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5 pages in length. Vitamins are vital in lessening both the development and severity of cancer by limiting the production of carcinogens and mutagens. Particularly effective are vitamins A, C and E in their ability to detract the mutagens from forming in the digestive tract. Additionally, they bring down the amount of fecal mutagens, which are responsible for decreasing the effect of initiators and promoters. It has been suggested that when combined, retinoids, tocopherol and ascorbate may have a synergistic effect upon the system as a means by which certain cancers develop. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCvitmn.doc

Vitamins Cannot Cure the Common Cold
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A 5 page paper which argues that vitamins cannot cure the common cold. The paper presents a look at common treatments, and preventive measures taken against the common cold, which further emphasizes that face that there is not cure for the common cold, and the best that vitamins can do is treat the condition afterwards, or help to boost the immune system prior to contracting a cold, which is a virus that must run its course. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAcomcold.wps

Vitamins, What the Literature Says
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A 4 page research paper that discusses research studies that support the use of prenatal vitamins and B12 supplements for pregnant or lactating women. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khvita.rtf

Vocal Difficulties in Teachers
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This 5 page paper discusses vocal difficulties encountered by teachers because of environmental, psychological, organic and other factors. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVvocprb.rtf

Volunteerism & The Red Cross
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An 11 page paper on this history of this venerable American institution. The paper concludes that though the organization has undergone many changes in its 115-year history, this organization has remained true to -- and even expanded on -- its original ideal of volunteerism. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: Redcross.rtf

Vulnerable Population/Frail Elders
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A 3 page research paper that discusses aiding frail elders during natural disasters. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khvpfe.rtf