Sometimes Nurses Need Help, Too: Recovery and Alternative to Discipline Programs for Nurses

This program will introduce concepts of substance abuse as an occupational hazard for nurses. It explores the known risk factors, stigma, and workplace barriers to help-seeking which lead to delayed treatment of substance use disorders. Participants will be educated about emerging resources for earlier intervention with pathways to recovery including state-specific Alternative to Discipline (ATD) programs: their goal, function and role in protecting the public while supporting nurses in recovery.

Learner Objectives

Presenter

Deborah Koivula, RN; Outreach Coordinator, SPAN; Albany, New York

Deborah has extensive experience in addiction medicine, working with the New York Statewide Peer Assistance for Nurses (SPAN) program for over 10 years helping nurses navigate pathways to treatment and license preservation. She is knowledgeable of the laws protecting nurses in recovery and the Alternative to Discipline (ATD) programs which support their optimal health and return to safe practice both locally and throughout the United States.

Nursing CE

This event is approved for Nursing CE with the California Board of Nursing.

Cancellation

A Nurse's Journey Grieving Her Child’s Substance Use Disorder: Traveling Through the Five Stages of Grief

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Substance use disorder is an equal opportunity disease. It affects all genders, races, ethnicities, and socio-economic statuses. No one is safe, not even the daughter of an advanced practice registered nurse and loving mother. Amy Joyner discusses grieving a child who has not died and finding meaning in the five stages of grief.

Learner Objectives

Presenter

Amy Joyner MSN-Ed, BSN, RN; Doctor of Nursing Candidate; Centreville, Virginia

Amy Joyner has been a Pediatric Registered Nurse for 36 years. She is a Clinical Supervisor for a large pediatric homecare company and an adjunct nursing instructor at two local universities. She is an identical twin and raises her 9-year-old grandson. She is currently working on a Doctor of Nursing Practice project on reducing stigma towards individuals with substance use disorders.

Nursing CE

This event is approved for Nursing CE with the California Board of Nursing.

Registration Rates

• ASAN Members: $0, free to members

• Non-Members: $15

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Cancellation

No refund due to cancellation. All registrants will have access to a video archive if you are unable to attend in person.