Download or read book Addiction in the Lives of Registered Nurses and Their Wake Up Jolt to Recovery written by Carol Stanford and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-10-15 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this age of increasing headlines about drug addiction and prescription drug abuse, this book is a timely revelation of how the nursing profession is also impacted by substance abuse. It allows nurses, who are the most trusted profession in society, who have been hidden within their profession and living with substance use disorders, to openly voice their personal experiences with addiction. Seven nurses detail their journey through family dynamics, early use as nursing students and later career nurses as they traveled deeper and deeper into their addiction. They discuss their shame, humiliation and dejection under the throes of the compelling forces of drugs and alcohol. They also describe how their family, other nurses, the healthcare system, and society assisted them in perpetuating their deception and denial about their disease. They explain how they lied, stole and cheated those around them to maintain their addiction. Each explains in detail the confrontations and the “jolt” and “wake up call” it took for them to awaken, become sober and truly enter recovery. They are all candid and forthright in order to help others that are impacted by this horrific and complex disease. They each share how recovery is possible when appropriate attitudes and tools are put in place to support nurses suffering from the devastation of addiction. Their stories bring attention to the importance of intervention, treatment, and recovery communities within the nursing profession. Recovery is emphasized as a “gift” by each of these nurses. The nurses and the researcher provide suggestions and recommendations to assist the healthcare community in addressing addiction in nursing. This book reveals how recovery for nurses is a major public health benefit.
Download or read book Addiction in the Nursing Profession written by Mary R. Haack and published by Churchill Livingstone. This book was released on 1989 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Addictions Nursing written by American Nurses Association and published by . This book was released on 2021-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stress Burnout and Addiction in the Nursing Profession written by Herbert R. Warner and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-03-19 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the most common issues that confront a nurse on a daily basis. It can cause him or her heartaches, heartbreaks, and heart troubles. Stress is, by far, in my opinion, a leading cause of heart problems, sickness, and depression in this country. In this book, I talk about awareness in our hospitals, clinics, and emergency departments. Everyone should feel comfortable and be confident of the nurse treating you or your loved ones; we must also remember that nurses are also human beings with issues and problems like everyone else in this world. This book is also a valuable asset to any nursing student considering going to nursing school or college to study medicine.
Download or read book Addiction for Nurses written by G. Hussein Rassool and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-09 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nurses are acknowledged as key agents in addressing alcohol and drug misuse at individual, family, and community levels. Addiction nursing is central to the assessment, management, and care of people with problematic use of psychoactive substances (both legal and illegal). Work takes place in a wide range of settings, from traditional hospital clinics and wards to community locations such as police custody suites and needle exchange facilities. Addiction for Nurses is a comprehensive textbook for students, explaining the role of the nurse at each stage of intervention. Early chapters approach the subject from sociological, historical, and cultural perspectives, covering significant topics such as the nature of addiction, its social context, and addiction theory. The book then presents vital information about each of the main areas of addiction (nicotine, alcohol, opiates, cannabis, psychostimulants, and hallucinogens) with clinical and practical guidance on recognition, assessment, and treatment intervention strategies. Further chapters consider dealing with emergencies, blood-borne viruses, harm reduction, and work with specific client groups (for instance, black and ethnic minority communities, or those with special needs). This book is an essential resource for all those who come into contact with alcohol and drug misusers and for specialist addiction nurses preparing for practice in this complex and rewarding field.
Download or read book Substance Abuse Education in Nursing written by Madeline A. Naegle and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 1993 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Substance abuse is a crisis of international concern.Substance Abuse Education in Nursing, Volume IIIexpands upon the content in Volume II, and is particularly suited to the advanced baccalaureate level of education. Volume III offers nurse educators - as well as educators preparing physicians, social workers, teachers, and counselors - the most current information on the recognition and treatment of this tragic disease. As a comprehensive resource, educators will find this book indispensable when updating existing curricula, developing learner objectives, and assessing educational outcomes.Substance Abuse Education in Nursingis reader friendly with easily removable pages for convenient reorganization.
Download or read book Scope and Standards of Addictions Nursing Practice written by International Nurses Society on Addictions and published by American Nurses Association. This book was released on 2004 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Addictions and Psychological Dysfunctions in Nursing written by American Nurses Association. Task Force on Addictions and Psychological Dysfunctions and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Nurse s Story written by Tilda Shalof and published by McClelland & Stewart. This book was released on 2010-02-05 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The team of nurses that Tilda Shalof found herself working with in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a big-city hospital was known as “Laura’s Line.” They were a bit wild: smart, funny, disrespectful of authority, but also caring and incredibly committed to their jobs. Laura set the tone with her quick remarks. Frances, from Newfoundland, was famous for her improvised recipes. Justine, the union rep, wore t-shirts emblazoned with defiant slogans, like “Nurses Care But It’s Not in the Budget.” Shalof was the one who had been to university. The others accused her of being “sooo sensitive.” They depended upon one another. Working in the ICU was both emotionally grueling and physically exhausting. Many patients, quite simply, were dying, and the staff strove mightily to prolong their lives. With their skill, dedication, and the resources of modern science, they sometimes were almost too successful. Doctors and nurses alike wondered if what they did for terminally-ill patients was not, in some cases, too extreme. A number of patients were admitted when it was too late even for heroic measures. A boy struck down by a cerebral aneurysm in the middle of a little-league hockey game. A woman rescued – too late – from a burning house. It all took its toll on the staff. And yet, on good days, they thrived on what they did. Shalof describes a colleague who is managing a “crashing” patient: “I looked at her. Nicky was flushed with excitement. She was doing five different things at the same time, planning ahead for another five. She was totally focused, in her element, in control, completely at home with the chaos. There was a huge smile on her face. Nurses like to fix things. If they can.” Shalof, a veteran ICU nurse, reveals what it is really like to work behind the closed hospital curtains. The drama, the sardonic humour, the grinding workload, the cheerful camaraderie, the big issues and the small, all are brought vividly to life in this remarkable book.
Download or read book Addictions Substance Abuse written by Madeline A. Naegle and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2001 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely resource provides information on all aspects of substance abuse, and focuses on its effects throughout the life span -- from infants to the elderly. Coverage includes current research and epidemiology, as well as basic strategies for identification, assessment, and management of problems. For nurses in advanced practice looking for up-to-date, comprehensive information for developing management strategies and plans.
Download or read book Nursing Care of the Addicted Client written by Karen Moses Allen and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 1996 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawn from conceptual, theoretical and practice perspectives, this work provides guidance through the broad realm of addictions nursing practice. Practical knowledge and skills that can be applied in a variety of settings by any nurse in any area of practice are included. Topics discussed include: prevention; screening/detection; assessment/diagnosis; detoxification; and sobriety-focused care. Common problems and current issues related to addictions nursing practice are also addressed, including ethical issues, cultural consideration, client dropout, and health-care policy and reform.
Download or read book A Wake Up Call to Recovery written by Carol Ann Stanford and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You are as close to a miracle as you are to a tragedy. I wanted to be a miracle and not a tragedy." (Jasmine Jade) Recovery for nurses is vital to the health of society and is considered a gift by those nurses who have experienced the devastation of drug addiction and its consequences. There is a great illusion in society and among nurses themselves that they are immune to addiction. Throughout history, the nursing profession has been identified as one of the most trusted professions in society, yet studies have concluded that out of the estimated 2.8 million nurses currently working in the U.S., 10% to 20% (280,000 to 560,000) of those working in the nursing profession have experiences with substance use disorders. This is a serious issue, as nurses with substance use disorders are the most hidden population in society and place patients at risk. This narrative study gives voice to nurses who are in recovery and who were willing to share information regarding their journey to recovery and the impact substance use has had on their personal and professional lives. It illuminates nurses' experiences and provides information regarding their own understanding of their personal risks for substance abuse and how the systems of support within their healthcare settings helped them address their substance abuse issues. Seven registered nurses in California who were in recovery for a minimum of two years agreed to participate in multiple face-to-face interviews. The interviews were transcribed, coded, and organized using Atlas.ti (qualitative software). The data were analyzed, and findings and interpretations from the participants' voices aligned with the conceptual framework, guided by the research questions, emerged into five themes: (a) family dynamics and patterns; (b) substance use disorders in nurse education and within the nurse profession; (c) illusions and secrets of the nurse professional; (d) confrontational "crisis" and the "wake-up call;" and (e) recovery, spiritual awakenings and recovery communities. Major findings within the research reveal serious inadequacies within the nursing profession for identifying, intervening, and supporting nurses with substance use disorders. The findings also underscore the impact recovery communities have on nurses who have major risks factors for substance abuse. Nurses need a critical wake-up-call to jolt them from addiction to sobriety. This jolt can provide them with the clarity needed to embrace treatment and ultimately recovery. Recommendations are outlined for educators, administrators, and other policymakers about increasing awareness, public safety, and training to identify and support nurses with substance use disorders. Recovery community support is vital, as it provides the connections and lifestyle change needed to enable a nurse to maintain his or her sobriety and develop into a healthy, productive member of the healthcare community.
Download or read book Nursing Care of Clients with Substance Abuse written by Eleanor J. Sullivan and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1995. 528 pp., illustrated
Download or read book Substance Abuse Education in Nursing Curriculum modules written by Madeline A. Naegle and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 1991 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Substance abuse is a crisis of international concern. Substance Abuse Education in Nursing, Volume II expands upon the content in Volume I, and is particularly suited to the advanced baccalaureate level of educ ation. Volume II offers nurse educators - as well as educators prepari ng physicians, social workers, teachers, and counselors - the most cur rent information on the recognition and treatment of this tragic disea se. As a comprehensive resource, educators will find this book indispe nsable when updating existing curricula, developing learner objectives, and assessing educational outcomes.
Download or read book Core Curriculum of Addictions Nursing written by Albert Rundio and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2015-08-10 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An official publication of the International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA), the Core Curriculum of Addictions Nursing provides a foundation for expertise in addications nursing, and helps nurses achieve success on the basic and advanced additions nursing certification examination. It serves as a valuable reference for nurses in all settings and practice areas, aiding with the development or expansion of knowledge of skills in caring for clients potentially or actually affected by addictive processes. The Core Curriculum advances evidence based addictions nursing practice, while supporting the mission of the IntNSA.
Download or read book Addiction Nursing written by G. Hussein Rassool and published by Nelson Thornes. This book was released on 1997 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides one of the few handbooks on areas of clinical issues and practice, interventions, management, education and research on aspects of addiction nursing. In addition, the book provides a framework to assist practitioners in dealing with contemporary difficult issues related to substance misuse and addictive behaviour.
Download or read book Substance Abuse and the Nursing Profession written by Registered Nurses' Association of British Columbia and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
