candidate handbook - International Nurses Society on Addictions

The Addictions Nursing Certification Board Candidate HandbookF. Integrate ethnic differences in the development of the treatmentplanG. Integrate cultural differences in the development of thetreatment planH. Present plan to patient in understandable termsI. Integrate patient’s readiness for behavioral change in thedevelopment of the treatment planJ. Integrate identified risk and protective factors for the patient andfamily into the development of the treatment planK. Integrate acute and chronic pain management in the treatmentplan5. Implementation of Care 36A. Principles of nursing implementation1. Use systems, organizations, and community resources toimplement the plan2. Use continuous quality improvement principles toimprove patient outcomes3. Collaborate with nursing and other colleagues toimplement the plan4. Utilize best practices in implementation of the plan5. Promote a safe environment for implementation of theplan6. Use therapeutic communication skills to improve patientoutcomes7. Use patient-centered care principles to improve patientoutcomesB. Coordination of care1. Provide care with consideration of patient’s needs anddesired outcomes2. Collaborate with healthcare team to monitor healthconditions of patients3. Lead the coordination of integrated patient care servicesC. Health teaching and health promotion1. Advocate on behalf of the patient/family2. Educate patients and family members about cooccurringmental health, physical health, and addictiondisorders3. Educate patients and family members about preventivehealth measures and self care4. Educate patients and family members about expectedeffects and potential side effects of medications5. Educate patients and family members about relapseprevention6. Utilize motivational enhancement strategies to promotebehavioral change7. Utilize brief interventions to promote behavioral change8. Utilize evidence-based literature to educate patient andfamily about the neurobiological basis of addictions9. Employ learning theory models when designing healthinformation programs# of Items # of Items510. Employ behavioral change theories when designinghealth information programs11. Design health information and patient educationappropriate to the patient’s developmental level12. Design health information and patient educationappropriate to the patient’s readiness to learn13. Design health information and patient educationappropriate to the patient’s cultural values and beliefs14. Evaluate health information resources (e.g., printmaterials, web sites) in the area of practice for accuracy,readability, and comprehensibility to help patientsaccess quality health information15. Provide anticipatory guidance to individuals, families,groups, and communities to promote health and preventor reduce the risk of health problemsD. Provide evidence based education related to:1. Substance use disorders across life span2. Alcohol use3. Drug abuse4. Nicotine use5. Process addictionsE. Provide evidence based education about:1. The risks of alcohol use in pregnancy2. The risks of nicotine use in pregnancy3. The risks of drug use during pregnancy4. The risks of eating disorders in pregnancy5. Risky health behaviors6. Proper nutrition7. The importance of regular exercise8. The biological consequences of substance use9. The psychosocial consequences of substance useF. Consultation1. Facilitate the effectiveness of a consultation by involvingthe patient and significant others in decision-making2. Base consultation on mutual respect and defined roleresponsibilityG. Treatment1. Ensure safe detox2. Offer emotional support to patient3. Provide specialized direct and indirect care to inpatientsand outpatients4. Offer counseling regarding changes in behavior andthinking5. Offer one-to-one counseling for the patient and family6. Establish boundaries in treatment with patients7. Administer medication for management of alcoholwithdrawal symptoms8. Administer medication for management of drugwithdrawal symptoms9. Administer medications to reduce cravings from alcohol10. Monitor patient’s response to medications formanagement of alcohol withdrawal symptoms11. Monitor patient’s response to medications for