School of Nursing: Recent submissions
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Questioning the Persistent Vegetative State
(2011-08-26)This paper concerns the topic of the Persistent Vegetative State (PVS) and some of the ethical dilemmas surrounding it. PVS is defined as a “condition in which the patient is wakeful but devoid of conscious content, without ... -
Ethical Considerations of Pharmaceutical Colonialism
(2011-08-26)The complexity of the ethical issue being depicted is one that has transcended generations, bringing light to issues such as human rights, distributive justice, and the worldly effects of globalization. The subject termed ... -
It‟s a Thin Line Between Confidentiality and Disclosing Patient Information
(2011-08-26)The purpose of this paper is to discuss the importance of maintaining confidentiality, as well as, discussing why it is crucial in some situations to disclose or share patient information. Confidentiality is among the eight ... -
To Treat or Not To Treat? Cancer During Pregnancy
(2011-08-25)A diagnosis of cancer is devastating to a mother who is often overjoyed by the prospect of parenthood. Because the diagnosis of cancer during pregnancy is a relatively rare complication, 1 in 1,000 pregnancies, ... -
Adolescent Bariatric Surgery: A life saving procedure or another failing technique?
(2011-08-25)Lacking effective modalities to treat obesity in children puts doctors and nurses at the forefront of the ethical dilemma of saving a child’s life with a risky and poorly researched bariatric surgical procedure. The following ... -
Mandatory Gardasil Vaccination in Adolescents
(2011-08-25)The purpose of this paper is to discuss recent legislative changes about requiring mandatory vaccination of adolescents with Gardasil. This paper will look at the ethical issue of a state mandate requiring an adolescent ... -
The Journal of Undergraduate Nursing Writing, Volume 5, Issue 1, August 2011
(2011-08-25)The articles presented in this volume originated as assignments completed by students as part of their senior level coursework. The original call for papers did not limit their entries to any particular topic. All of the ... -
The Journal of BSN Honors Research
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Magnet Status: Implications for Quality of Patient Care
(2010-06-18)Research has shown that hospital structure, e.g. nursing characteristics, affects patient outcomes. Nursing characteristics have been shown to be better in Magnet® hospitals. Previous studies have found that nursing workforce ... -
Developing a Center for Nursing Scholarship and Leadership in Kansas
(2010-06-18)Most states in the United States have nursing centers that focus on workforce issues, although some centers focus on nursing research and scholarship. Kansas does not currently have a state‐wide center of any type. In ... -
Breastfeeding Experiences of Mothers Using Telehealth at One and Four Weeks Postpartum
(2010-06-18)Research demonstrates that breastfeeding provides many health benefits for both mothers and infants. However, many mothers stop breastfeeding in the early postpartum period due to problems such as sore nipples, engorgement, ... -
A New Look at the Braden Scale for Pressure Ulcer Risk Among Older Adults in Home Health Care
(2010-06-18)Only two previous studies have examined Braden Scale use in home health care. Findings are mixed and suggest the Braden Scale is not a reliable tool for identifying elder home health care patients who are at risk for ... -
The Rise of Cesarean Sections
(Delta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, 2010-06-14)This paper will review the ethical implications of elective cesarean sections, specifically the issues of patient autonomy and beneficence/nonmaleficence, and how they relate to cesarean delivery on maternal request (CDMR). -
State Mandated Childhood School Entry Immunizations: A Public Safety Issue
(Delta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, 2010-06-14)Diseases, like Polio, Pertussis, and Measles, are still endemic to certain areas of the world. It is important to understand that shifts in vaccination status among our children can have dire effects on the health of our ... -
Adolescent Sexual Health Education
(Delta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, 2010-06-14)The purpose of this paper is to discuss the two conflicting methods of adolescent sex education and to identify the viewpoints established by each side. The author will explore the impact of sex education on the health and ... -
Physician-Assisted Suicide: Right to Life or Right to Death?
(Delta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, 2010-06-14)In 1997 the Death with Dignity Act was implemented in the state of Oregon. This piece of legislation enables a competent adult who desires to end their life access to a lethal dose of medication. In order for a person to ... -
Pediatric Cochlear Implants: Medical Miracle or Cultural Genocide?
(Delta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, 2010-06-14)Hearing is a complex sense that is paramount to a child’s cognitive, linguistic, and social development. In the United States, nearly 20 million people and 3 out of every 1,000 children are born deaf or hard-of-hearing ... -
Legal and Ethical Considerations on Consent for Minors
(Delta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, 2010-06-14)Healthcare providers must obtain consent before performing any procedure or providing treatment to an individual. The defining lines of consent begin to gray when a child shows competency and understanding of a treatment ... -
Female Circumcision
(Delta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, 2010-06-14)Health care professionals have a duty to provide culturally competent care to individuals of diverse backgrounds. Despite the legal and ethical questions surrounding female circumcision, every individual is entitled to the ... -
Editorial
(Delta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, 2010-06-14)Welcome to this Fourth volume of The Journal of Undergraduate Nursing Writing. This journal is a compilation of original articles written by senior nursing students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the ...
