Substance Abuse and Nurses - the New Mexico Board of Nursing
Substance Abuse and Nurses - the New Mexico Board of Nursing
Substance Abuse and Nurses - the New Mexico Board of Nursing
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Who is <strong>the</strong> impaired nurse<br />
(Bissell & Jones, 1981).<br />
• Graduated in top 1/3 <strong>of</strong> class<br />
• Holds advanced degrees<br />
• Has responsible, dem<strong>and</strong>ing position<br />
• Greatly respected by peers <strong>and</strong> bosses<br />
• High pressure & stressful jobs<br />
• Often promoted<br />
• Ambitious <strong>and</strong> achievement oriented<br />
• One or both parents abused substances