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Treatment
Job Performance
Signs and Symptoms
Consequences
What is Impaired Nursing?
100
knowing what the state allows and supports
What is being familiar with state board's policies?
100
taking unnecessary risks
What is Poor judgement?
100
disappearing to, Unexplained tardiness, absenteeism
What is Frequent breaks or trips to bathroom
100
How your job checks for substance abuse
What is Frequent drug tests?
100
impaired means...
What is functioning poorly or inadequately
200
37 states currently offer...
What is substance abuse treatment programs?
200
leaving work "half-done"
What is Sloppy performance?
200
Irritability at random moments, sadness, random acts etc
What is mood swings/inappropriate behavior?
200
Based on job policies, your offense may end up...
What is Permanently on work record?
200
impaired nurses can be caused by...
What is lack of sleep, substance abuse, alcohol?
300
when the state deems a nurse a risk for their patients they..
What is temporarily revoke license?
300
Sleeping on the job, not remembering tasks
What is Forgetfulness, drowsiness?
300
many mistakes, uncommon forgetfulness
What is Poor judgment, lack of concentration, increased errors?
300
Based on your job's policies of substance abuse, you may be put on...
What is Unpaid leave?
300
impaired nurses are...
What is unable to do his or her job?
400
Relapse rates are high for impaired nurses but goals remain
What is seek treatment, reach recovery, and re-enter the workforce?
400
neglecting patients, being slow
What is Not responding to call lights, or responding to them late?
400
sloppy looking, unprofessional
What is Disheveled appearance?
400
If you don't follow your job's policies you may be ________
What is terminated?
400
___ percent of nurses perform work while impaired..
What is 6%
500
American Nurses Association supports and promotes
What is Ongoing therapy, support groups and recovery services?
500
Not washing hands before/after caring for a patient, not using gloves, etc.
What is Not using proper hygiene when caring for a patient?
500
Attempts to cover up with gum mints, perfume etc..
What is alcohol breath?
500
Can be revoked based on the State Board
What is a Nursing License?
500
most common form of impaired nurses
What is alcohol or drug intoxication?