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We are the resource for nurses in New York State affected by substance use disorders. To learn how to enroll in the program, have someone speak to your organization about SPAN and substance use issues, or receive more information about SPAN, please complete the form below. Be sure to include the New York State county in which you reside or work so that we may have the appropriate SPAN staff person respond to you.
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Upcoming Events
Here are the Wellness Wednesday topics for 2024!
Organize Your Life
Wednesday, February 21 | Time: 12:00 pm (1 hour)
This webinar provides tools, tips, and techniques to get (and stay) organized by helping you declutter physical spaces, such as your kitchen, bedroom, and living room as well as more abstract areas, like your morning routine, calendar, and finances.
Presenter: Alex Colkitt
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Be Your Own CFO
Wednesday, March 20 | Time: 12:00 pm (1 hour)
This presentation teaches participants how to improve their financial well-being by being their own Chief Financial Officer (CFO). To be successful as their own CFO, employees learn to set goals, understand
their cash flow, optimize their credit, and build a budget.
Presenter: George Grombacher
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Sleep Tight Tonight
Wednesday, April 17 | Time: 7:00 pm (1 hour)
Sleep is required for optimal health, but at least 40% of people don’t get enough. Sleep rejuvenates the body’s ability to function properly, almost like recharging a battery. This presentation explains how much
sleep is needed to function optimally and why it’s so vital for health. It also teaches simple and effective tips and tricks to improve sleep quality.Presenter: Alex Colkitt
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Realizing Resilience
Wednesday, May 15 | Time: 12:00 pm (1 hour)
Employees know all too well that life doesn't always go as planned. It's normal to feel overwhelmed when challenges arise; however, realizing resilience can help anyone cultivate the physical and mental toughness to bounce back better from setbacks. This presentation teaches the
concept of resilience, including health benefits, tangible strategies,
and practical exercises for mastering mindset and building resilience.
Presenter: Brian Parana
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Tai Chi
Wednesday, June 12 | Time: 9:00 am (1 hour)
Originating in ancient China, tai chi is an effective form of exercise for the mind and body. The ultimate purpose of tai chi is to cultivate the qi, or life energy, within a practitioner to flow smoothly and powerfully throughout the body. Known as “meditation in motion,” this low impact, slow motion exercise goes through a series of motions without stopping, focusing on the breath and bodily sensations. Tai chi can be easily adapted for any fitness level or body type.
Presenter: Brian Muccio
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Social Wellness
Wednesday, July 17 | Time: 12:00 pm (1 hour)
This webinar focuses on the importance of healthy relationships and how strengthening effective communication, fostering self-esteem, harboring a sense of belonging, and building community can improve well-being.
Presenter: Lauren Masse
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Beating Burnout
Wednesday, August 21 | Time: 7:00 pm (1 hour)
Burnout, a syndrome caused by excessive and prolonged stress, effects about two-thirds of all full-time workers. With work-related stress on the rise, this presentation discusses how this newly recognized medical condition is impacting employee health and provides tools and management
skills to combat burnout in with workplace.Presenter: Lauren Masse
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Meditation
Wednesday, September 18 | Time: 12:00 pm (1 hour)
Meditation is a simple and effective approach to training and quieting the mind for a period of time to build awareness, attention, and relaxation. There are numerous scientifically-proven health benefits to the practice, including stress reduction, enhanced self-awareness, and
improved happiness and general well-being.Presenter: Erika Fritz
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Mindfulness & You
Wednesday, October16 | Time: 7:00 pm (1 hour)
Mindfulness is an integrative, mind-body approach to life that helps people relate effectively to their experiences. Through simple mindfulness techniques, attendees of this presentation learn how to pay attention to thoughts, feelings, and body sensations in a way that can increase awareness, help manage difficult experiences, and create space for wise choices.
Presenter: Erika Fritz
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Gratitude - A How-To Guide
Wednesday, November 20 | Time: 12:00 pm (1 hour)
The expression of gratitude can do wonders for overall health and happiness, and this presentation focuses on how to bring the practice to life. In addition to highlighting the health benefits of gratitude,
tangible examples are provided to help develop the skill of being grateful.Presenter: Jessica Pate
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Healthy Holiday Guide
Wednesday, December 18 | Time: 9:00 am (1 hour)
Most holiday celebrations involve a lot of food as well as some extra stress. From family gatherings and office parties to shopping and traveling, many people end up consuming more food and being more
stressed than during the rest of the year, which can lead to poor health. In this special holiday presentation, employees learn how to enjoy the holiday season while maintaining their well-being.Presenter: Brian Parana
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About Us
We believe every nurse deserves access to treatment, help in preserving his or her license and employment status and ongoing support throughout the recovery process
Call Our Confidential Helpline: 800-457-7261
NYSNA’s Statewide Peer Assistance for Nurses (SPAN) is a confidential education, support, and advocacy program for ALL nurses licensed in New York State, anywhere on the continuum from substance use to substance dependence.
SPAN’s mission is to be the resource for all New York State nurses affected by substance use disorders, while fostering public safety through outreach and education.
The SPAN program operates on the belief that every nurse deserves access to treatment, help in preserving his or her license and employment status, and ongoing support throughout the recovery process.Resources
SPANs’ mission is to be the resource for New York State Nurses affected by substance use disorders, while fostering public safety through outreach and education
For Nurses
Confidential Advocacy & Support
- Helpline for confidential inquiries
- How to access treatment and supportive services
- Compliance with the provisions of the Professional Assistance Program (PAP)
- When the need for legal assistance exists
- Peer support groups across the state at no out-of-pocket expense to the nurse
- Expert staff and trained volunteer advocates provide mentorship
- Advocacy with PAP and regulatory agencies
For Institutions
Education and Resources on Nursing and Addiction
- Employee education and supervisor training
- Consultation regarding written policies, procedures and other components of a drug-free workplace program
- Identification and resolution of fitness-for-work concerns related to nurses affected by substance use disorders
- Assessment and referral, short-term problem resolution for individual nurses requesting services
- Facilitation of return-to-work agreements
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