| Title |
Schultz, Ann_MSN_2023 |
| Alternative Title |
A Need for Naloxone in Every School |
| Creator |
Schultz, Ann |
| Collection Name |
Master of Nursing (MSN) |
| Description |
The following Masters of Nursing thesis develops a project aimed to increase the availability and training of naloxone in the school setting. |
| Abstract |
The United States is experiencing a drug overdose epidemic, evidenced by drug overdose being the leading cause of injury-related death. Furthermore, opioids are a factor in 70% of drug overdoses. Although teen drug use is declining, opioid overdose deaths in teens are drastically increasing due to more dangerous and potent drugs. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist used to reverse the life-threatening effects of an opioid overdose. Because many children and teens spend half of their day at school, there is a risk of drug use while on campus. In addition, schools are responsible for anticipating and managing various emergencies while students and staff are at school. This project aims to increase the availability and training of naloxone in the school setting. Evidence-based information about the benefits of increased access to naloxone help to validate this project's importance and forward the movement of naloxone in schools. Expanding naloxone availability to include elementary, middle, and high schools is a core harm reduction strategy that addresses the opioid epidemic, increases student and staff safety at school, and can prevent tragic outcomes. |
| Subject |
Master of Nursing (MSN); Opioid abuse; Substance abuse; Health education (Secondary); Naloxone |
| Keywords |
opioid; drug overdose; opioid overdose; naloxone; naloxone in schools |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America |
| Date |
2023 |
| Medium |
Thesis |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
41 page pdf; 2178 kb |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records: Master of Nursing. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6me1f11 |
| Setname |
wsu_atdson |
| ID |
129753 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6me1f11 |
