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Overdose Education And Naloxone Distribution: Implementation In The Acute Care Setting, Emily A. Daniell Jan 2015

Overdose Education And Naloxone Distribution: Implementation In The Acute Care Setting, Emily A. Daniell

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The number of opioid related overdose deaths has increased significantly over the past ten years. In order to combat this problem, many drug treatment programs have implemented Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution programs as a harm reduction technique. While these programs are fairly new, initial research demonstrated effective reduction in the number of opioid overdose related deaths. The risk of overdose deaths increases when an opioid addicted person is abstinent for a period of time and loses tolerance. Individuals who have been incarcerated, completed inpatient detoxification, or who have been admitted into an acute care setting face the risk of …


The School Nurse Teacher's Role In Preventing Childhood Obesity At School, Melissa Pelletier Jan 2015

The School Nurse Teacher's Role In Preventing Childhood Obesity At School, Melissa Pelletier

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Childhood obesity has become a major health concern for children of all ages. One out of every three children have been identified as being overweight or obese, putting those children at an increased risk for detrimental health consequences such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and early mortality (Institute of Medicine, 2014, & CDC, 2014). The continuation and progression of incidences of childhood obesity are also contributing to a potential issue for America’s national security, due to children being physically unfit to fight for the country (Christeson, Taggart, & Messner-Zidell, 2010). This paper is focused on the findings from nursing …