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Chemically dependent nurses: implications for nurse executives.

S A Hutchinson¹

¹University of Florida, College of Nursing/JHEP, Jacksonville.

The Journal of Nursing Administration

|September 1, 1987

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The number of nurses struggling with chemical dependency is rising, impacting patient care. Understanding the addiction process helps nurse executives develop effective interventions for impaired nurses.

Area of Science:

Nursing
Addiction Studies
Healthcare Management

Background:

Increasing prevalence of chemical dependency among nurses poses significant risks.
Nurse executives require strategies to address impaired nursing professionals and ensure patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the process of chemical addiction in nurses through qualitative research.
To provide nurse executives with insights for developing management interventions for impaired nurses.

Main Methods:

Qualitative field research was employed.
Data collection focused on the experiences of nurses with chemical dependency.

Main Results:

The study details the progression of chemical addiction in nurses.

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Findings offer a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by chemically dependent nurses.

Conclusions:

Understanding the addiction process is crucial for effective intervention planning.
Nurse executives can utilize this research to create supportive policies and management strategies.