This post covers Substance Use In Nurses, as detailed below.

List the prevalence rate of substance use (SU) in nurses compared to the general population.
Identify 5 signs and symptoms of the nurse who is dependent on alcohol and other substances.
Describe 4 risk factors, including psychological trauma, for alcohol and substance use for both student nurses and practicing nurses.
Explain the role of state boards of nursing and the purpose of alternative-to-discipline programs.
Discuss the 4 position statements found in the ANA-endorsed statement ‘Substance Use Among Nurses and Nursing Students’Download ‘Substance Use Among Nurses and Nursing Students’ pertaining to SU in nurses and student nurses.
Create a proactive plan, including steps to avoid substance use disorder in self, and ways to protect and preserve professional licensure and maintain a safe patient environment.

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Give credit to your sources using APA 7th edition format; use both in-text citations and on a reference page.

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