Substance use disorders among healthcare workers, including nurses, are a complex issue with profound implications for patient safety and professional practice. This full-day continuing education program, explores the multifaceted challenges of diversion, from identifying risk factors to fostering recovery. Participants will gain insights into the methods of diversion, common substances of abuse, and the personal and professional impacts of substance use disorders. Through real-life stories, expert discussions, and evidence-based strategies, attendees will learn how to support affected colleagues, advocate for systemic solutions, and promote a culture of accountability and compassion within their organizations.

Target Audience:

This program is designed for:

• Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) working in clinical settings
• Nursing leaders, managers, and supervisors responsible for staff oversight and safety
• Nurse educators and preceptors involved in mentoring and professional development
• Healthcare administrators and HR professionals interested in policy creation and staff support
• Nursing students and new graduate nurses seeking to understand professional challenges in practice

Learning Outcome: 

By the end of this program, participants will be able to identify risk factors and methods of diversion, recognize warning signs of substance use disorders in healthcare workers, and describe strategies for intervention, recovery, and advocacy to ensure both patient safety and the professional well-being of colleagues.

Planned Sessions:

• Colleagues in Crisis: Recognition, Intervention and Directed Support
• Understanding and Supporting a Nurse Colleague with a Substance Use
• License Concerns and Pathways to Full Practice
• Personal Stories of Diversion and Recovery: A Panel Discussion
   

Special Rate: $99 (includes lunch)
 

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Take control of your financial future and join this interactive program designed exclusively for nurses and healthcare professionals, where we will delve into essential financial literacy topics tailored to your unique needs and goals. Topics include: paying down debt, creating robust savings habits, leveraging shift differentials, bonuses, and overtime, and maximizing retirement benefit plans.

Learning Outcome:

At the completion of this program, participants will be able to describe ways to make informed financial decisions, reduce debt burdens, maximize earnings, and develop a plan for building long-term financial stability and security as a means to decrease stress and increase resiliency.
 

Faculty: Allison Hall, BSN, RN, Duke Primary, Durham, NC
 

Earns 5 Nursing Contact Hours

Cost: $119

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