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      Wellness Wednesday — August 12: “Self-care is Quality Care: Thrive in the Face of Stress and Burnout”

      Due to the high-stress nature of their work, nurses and other health care professionals are at a high risk of experiencing burnout and trauma. Knowledge is the best defense against burnout, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue.

      Presenter: Matt Bennett

      • Register for this Webinar on August 12 in a special evening presentation at 8:30 PM EST! After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the meeting. 
      • Download an Informational Flier of this event.

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      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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      SPAN is seeking volunteer nurses interested in helping nursing colleagues

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