Nur250 Adamsj M4.7 Clinical Thoughts: Dealing With A Colleague Exhibiting Signs And Symptoms Of Addiction

This study source was downloaded by 100000859819779 from CourseHero.com on 02-05-2023 03:16:55 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/186612533/ADAMSJ-M47-Clinical-Thoughts-Dealing-with-a-colleague-exhibiting-signs-and-symptoms-of-addictiond/ NUR250: Clinical Practicum Caring For Patients Across the LifespanProfessor Caroline SacconeM4.7 Clinical Thoughts: Dealing with a colleague exhibiting signs and symptoms of addictionJade AdamsThe Nurse who diverted medications may face professional repercussions, such as the loss of their work, which could affect their personal and family life ("Signs and behavior of impaired colleagues," 2022). Because they are unable to work, they may have trouble making ends meet. They may be subject to criminal charges, but they also risk having their licenses suspended or revoked for professional reasons ("Signs and behavior of impaired colleagues," 2022). The NCSBN advocates having "an immediate, confidential chat with a trusted manager" if you suspect a coworker of drug diversion, and cautions that a patient "may be severely affected by the impaired nurse's altered judgment" in the absence of intervention ( NCSBN, 2018 ).What signs and symptoms would you look for?No one is safe from developing a substance abuse disorder. It has no respect for age, race, gender, class, or profession, and can strike anyone. Nurses who abuse substances present a special problem for the healthcare system, and patients who rely on