Volume 6, Issue 1
https://hdl.handle.net/2271/1158
Summer 2013 issue2024-03-29T07:18:39ZThe Benefits of Psychedelic Drug Application for Clinical Treatment of Mental Illness
https://hdl.handle.net/2271/1175
The Benefits of Psychedelic Drug Application for Clinical Treatment of Mental Illness
Shumate, Timothy
Martin, David; Godfrey, Nelda
The use of psychedelic drugs, such as lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), 3,4- methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), and 4-phosphoryloxy- N,N -dimethyltryptamine (psilocybin), in the clinical treatment of mental health disorders has sparked a broad spectrum ethical debate amongst both the medical field and the general public. This is due to the negative connotations of the drugs being illegal and that they are used by subpopulations of our society for recreational use. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the positive implications of the use of the psychedelic drugs towards mental well-being of patients and explore the role of a nurse in its clinical application.
About the author: Tim Shumate is from Wichita, Kansas. He was the recipient of the John F. and Ella Hull Scholarship while a student. He is starting his career in the Wichita area in an acute care setting. In his future he sees himself becoming involved in nursing leadership and management then eventually returning to school for a Doctorate of Nursing Practice with specialization in Family Medicine. He thanks his wife Lindsay for all the time she spent editing and discussing his papers and for her continued support throughout his journey of becoming a nurse. He also credits the School of Nursing at KU for providing one of the best experiences of his life.
2013-08-01T00:00:00ZEthical Issues of Children as Research Subjects
https://hdl.handle.net/2271/1176
Ethical Issues of Children as Research Subjects
Truong, Maria N.
Martin, David; Godfrey, Nelda
Children in past centuries were often recruited and exploited as research subjects for vaccine testing trials and to study the outcomes of infectious disease. The purpose of this paper is to describe current safeguards for child research, explore the continuing problems, and discuss the implications related to nursing practice and the nurse's role in child research.
About the author: Maria Truong is a native of Wichita, Kansas. While at the School of Nursing she received the Lester T. Sunderland and the Anne Marie Buzbee Scholarships. She is a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society and achieved University of Kansas Academic Honor Roll status for eight consecutive semesters. Additionally, she was received a Clinical Excellence Award for her work in the adults clinical setting. She plans to begin her career in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Saint Luke�s Hospital of Kansas City. Her future plans include returning to school to pursue an advanced practice role as a nurse practitioner. She is thankful for the love and support of her family and friends, especially Ricky Brown and Joseph Truong. She is also appreciative to the faculty, clinical preceptors, and staff at the University Of Kansas School Of Nursing for their patience and guidance through her clinical and professional development.
2013-08-01T00:00:00ZLet's Talk About Sex
https://hdl.handle.net/2271/1172
Let's Talk About Sex
Mikulan, Katie L.
Martin, David; Godfrey, Nelda
In the past sex was usually saved until marriage. This meant that talking about sex was
taboo and there were not many unplanned pregnancies outside of marriage. Well, times have
changed and people are having sex at a younger age, but usually this is without education and the
proper protection. However, the taboo that is still placed on talking about sex prohibits those
who are becoming sexually active from learning how to protect themselves from mishaps like
unplanned pregnancies. Unplanned pregnancies hit teenagers the hardest because they are still in
school and sometimes are barely able to take care of themselves, let alone another dependent
human being. These circumstances make teens that are pregnant more likely to not finish their
education (Bennet & Assefi, 2005). Some still believe that this is a
topic that should not be talked about, or if it is talked about then abstinence is the only thing to
be taught. Throughout this paper, topics like sex education in high schools, the knowledge of
contraception, and parental involvement in sex education will be discussed on how they affect
teen pregnancy rates in the United States.
About the author: Katie Mikulan is from Kansas City, Kansas. After graduation she plans to begin her career in the Family Medicine unit at the University of Kansas Hospital. Her plans for the future include returning to school and scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef. We wish her well in both.
2013-08-01T00:00:00ZMedical Marijuana: The Legal and Clinical Facts Regarding Medical Use
https://hdl.handle.net/2271/1174
Medical Marijuana: The Legal and Clinical Facts Regarding Medical Use
Ramsey, Alexandra
Martin, David; Godfrey, Nelda
The Chinese Shen-nung Pen-tshao Ching is the oldest medical text found in the world today. This text mentions the use of marijuana to treat such ailments as digestive disorders and pain from rheumatism. Marijuana also made its way into many American and European medical journals in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The purpose of this paper is to simply present the facts about this controversial topic so that the reader can become informed and make his or her own conclusion about the medicinal use of marijuana.
About the author: Alexandra Ramsey is from Lake Saint Charles, Missouri. While at the School of Nursing, Anne received The School of Nursing, School of Nursing Endowment, and the University of Kansas Medical Center Bookstore scholarships. She plans to begin her career at the University of Kansas Hospital in the acute care area. She wants to return to school to pursue opportunities in nursing leadership. She is dedicating this article to her Aunt Chris who recently lost her battle with cancer. "She always encouraged me to pursue my dreams and never give up no matter how large the obstacle".
2013-08-01T00:00:00Z