It Is Time to Talk About Anxiety, Depression and Substance Use Disorders Amoung Nurses

Author(s): Thigpen Scott C

Contact Hours 1.00

CERP C 1.00

Expires Dec 31, 2026

Topics: Healthy Work Environment, Well-Being

Role: Staff

Fees
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00

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Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

This foundational session assists practicing nurses in identifying the signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression and substance use disorder in their professional practice. A variety of treatment options are explored along with employee assistance programs and advocate groups to destigmatize and encourage seeking treatment and resolution of identifiable etiologies.

Objectives

  • Identify the warning signs of anxiety, depression and substance use disorders in practicing nurses.
  • Explore treatment options available to successfully treat anxiety, depression, and substance use disorder in practicing nurses.
  • Articulate and benefits of restorative and supportive care for nurses experiencing anxiety, depression and substance use disorder.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity. Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.