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Substance Use Disorder in Nursing

Nurses who abuse substances pose a unique challenge to nursing. The behavior that results from this disease negatively effects the nurses and the patients depending on safe, competent care. Individually tailored treatment and an appropriatly supportive monitoring system can help nurses return to practice safely.

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Substance Use Disorder in Nursing

The video provides a comprehensive look at the issue of substance use disorder.

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Board of Nursing Complaint Process: Investigation to Resolution Video

Once a complaint is filed with a board of nursing, the boards have a complaint process they follow from review to resolution. This process is summarized in the NCSBN video Board of Nursing Complaint Process: Investigation to Resolution. This video was developed by the NCSBN 2010 Disciplinary Resource Committee and produced by NCSBN.

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Social Media Guidelines

Social media and electronic communication are part of our lives, but inappropriate use by nurses pose serious risks. NCSBN has developed social media guidelines and best practices for nurses. The guidelines emphasize maintaining patient confidentiality and professional boundaries online. Following the recommendations, allow nurses to safeguarding their professional integrity when using digital platforms.

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Social Media Guidelines for Nurses

NCSBN has developed guidelines for nurses and nursing students for using social media responsibly.

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Nursing Pathways for Patient Safety

With a wealth of helpful guidelines and assessment tools, Nursing Pathways for Patient Safety makes it easy to identify the causes of practice breakdowns and to reduce health care errors.

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What You Need to Know About Substance Use Disorder in Nursing

This brochure explains how substance use disorder (SUD) affects the nursing profession. Nurses have a legal ethical responsibility to report a colleague’s suspected drug use; learn how to recognize the warning signs and what to do to get a colleague help. Nurses that educate themselves about SUD help not only their colleagues, but they also protect patients.

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