Addiction Recovery Nursing

Author : Tilda Shalof
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2010-02-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781551991412

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A Nurse's Story by Tilda Shalof Pdf

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.

Author : Anne Naulty, Rn
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1539393585

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Addiction Recovery Nursing by Anne Naulty, Rn Pdf

People do not set out to become addicts. They start to use the drug or medication for a purpose. Maybe it is to relieve pain or to be social. As they continue to use, they cross a line. Crossing this line means that the body and mind have adjusted to having this chemical present. When this chemical is not present, an intense craving takes place which often leads the person to use again. Addiction has become more common in our society and it is time for nurses to respond. This book serves as a resource for any nurse who is interested in assisting patients who are trying to stop using/abusing a drug. It is time for all nurses to rise to the occasion and learn about this growing problem.

Author : Eleanor J. Sullivan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Substance abuse
ISBN : UOM:39015033252548

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Nursing Care of Clients with Substance Abuse by Eleanor J. Sullivan Pdf

1995. 528 pp., illustrated

Author : Carol Stanford
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-15
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780761870494

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Addiction in the Lives of Registered Nurses and Their Wake-Up Jolt to Recovery by Carol Stanford Pdf

This book is a revelation and warning to the public and the healthcare community of the hidden impact and consequences of improperly confronting substance abuse within the nursing profession. It allows nurses to express in their own voices the risks and devastation of addiction and their journeys into recovery.

Author : Mary R. Haack,Tonda L. Hughes
Publisher : Churchill Livingstone
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Nurses
ISBN : UOM:39015013213890

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Addiction in the Nursing Profession by Mary R. Haack,Tonda L. Hughes Pdf

Author : Kristin Labott
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1495279898

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An Unlikely Addict by Kristin Labott Pdf

This book is a summary of my life. Sounds simple enough, but it was not simple to write. I am an alcoholic and a drug addict, I am also a nurse. I lost everything to my drug addiction. I stole my drugs from the hospital where I worked and when they found out my downfall began. But that is only the beginning. My recovery is the real story. There is a huge and growing problem of alcohol and drug addiction among healthcare professionals. It's time we started talking about it. We put our patients and coworkers at risk. We put ourselves at risk. The problem is taboo and nobody wants to talk about it. I want to talk about it. I want to help stop this insidious disease from continuing to infect our entire healthcare system.

Author : Karen Moses Allen
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Nursing
ISBN : UOM:39015037342097

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Nursing Care of the Addicted Client by Karen Moses Allen Pdf

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.

Author : Patricia Thulin Holloran
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2005-04-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0595793983

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Walking Like a Duck by Patricia Thulin Holloran Pdf

On June 28, 1996, Pat Holloran's life changed suddenly and forever when Drug Control confronted her for the theft of narcotics from the hospital where she worked.Pat was working full time on the night shift and taking care of her three children, her husband, and her severely disabled father. Stadol, a narcotic ten times stronger than Morphine, was her drug of choice. She started taking it to help her sleep. She kept taking it because she could not stop."Walking Like a Duck" reveals the agony of enduring a punitive disciplinary process to preserve her nursing license; how it impacted her sanity and her career, and how her secrets and lies traumatized her marriage of over twenty years."Walking Like a Duck" puts a face on addiction.and recovery.

Author : Madeline A. Naegle
Publisher : National League for Nursing
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015020866813

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Substance Abuse Education in Nursing by Madeline A. Naegle Pdf

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.

Author : Albert Rundio,Bill Lorman
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781496319470

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Core Curriculum of Addictions Nursing by Albert Rundio,Bill Lorman Pdf

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.

Author : Al Rundio
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323188630

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Nursing and Addictions, An Issue of Nursing Clinics, by Al Rundio Pdf

This issue of Nursing Clinics of North America is Guest Edited by Al Rundio, RN, at Drexel University and will focus on Addictions. Article topics will include Office-Based Opioid Treatment, Addictions and Pregnancy, Peer Assistance, Relapse Prevention for Addictions, Adolescents and Addiction, Use of Photo Voice in Addictions, Health Promotion and Prevention Strategies, Maintaining Sobriety and Recovery, and SBIRT (Screening Brief Interventio and Treatment.)

Author : G. Hussein Rassool,Mike Gafoor
Publisher : Nelson Thornes
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Alcoholism
ISBN : 0748731792

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Addiction Nursing by G. Hussein Rassool,Mike Gafoor Pdf

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.

Author : Benjamin D. Cox
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05
Category : Drug addicts
ISBN : 9781477210550

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My Name Is Ben, and I'm a Nurse / Addict by Benjamin D. Cox Pdf

"Ben was born in London Ont. Canada and grew up in st. Anthony NFLD. He graduated from STFX in 2005 with a BScN and most recently worked in the northern town of Inuvik, NWT as an ER nurse. After being caught stealing narcotics, losing his licence, attending rehab, and being sentenced to house arrest, he published a book based on his life. Ben now lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada"--Amazon.com.

Author : G. Hussein Rassool
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1444347993

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Addiction for Nurses by G. Hussein Rassool Pdf

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.

Author : Nady el-Guebaly,Giuseppe Carrà,Marc Galanter,Alexander M. Baldacchino
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1512 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030363918

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Textbook of Addiction Treatment by Nady el-Guebaly,Giuseppe Carrà,Marc Galanter,Alexander M. Baldacchino Pdf

Addiction is increasingly being recognized as a major global public health issue, and an ever-growing number of medical specialties, psychological and social science training programs, and professional associations are including addiction as part of their training and continuing education curricula. The first edition of this book presented an overview of the spectrum of addiction-related problems across different cultures around the globe. Sharing the experience and wisdom of more than 260 leading experts in the field, and promoted by the International Society of Addiction Medicine, it compared and contrasted clinical practices in the field of addiction medicine on the basis of neurobiological similarities as well as epidemiological and socio-cultural differences. Building on the success of this inaugural edition, and taking into account the formal and informal comments received as well as an assessment of current need, this textbook presents general updated information while retaining the most requested sections of the first edition as demonstrated by the number of chapter downloads. It also provides a basic text for those preparing for the ISAM annual certification exam. Written by some 220 international experts, it is a valuable reference resource for anyone interested in medicine, psychology, nursing, and social science.