Nurse Assistance Network (NAN)
NAN is a program supported by the Oregon Nurses Foundation with a formal committee that meets regularly to expand recovery support resources for nurses. Ginny Pecora, RN is the committee chair and Harold Fleshman, RN leads the resource development task group.
A key focus for NAN is developing resources for nurses returning to the practice setting after seeking help for their substance use and/or mental disorder. The committee, with the help and input of several stakeholders, has developed a matrix of roles and responsibilities that will guide the committee’s resource development activities going forward. Please click here for the matrix. Please note that this is a working document and NAN welcomes feedback.
To learn more about NAN and to find resources for recovery, visit the Professional Recovery Network of Oregon’s website at www.PRNofOregon.org
If you are in need of recovery support please contact the NAN Response Line 503-980-1888 to reach a trained recovery support volunteer ready to help you. You can also contact us here.
Phone Resources
NAN Response Line: 503-980-1888
Mental health crisis: 1-800-273-8255.
Alcohol or substance use crisis: 1-800-923-4357
Professional Recovery Network – Nurse Assistance Network
Website Resources
- Oregon State Board of Nursing – information about investigation, HPSP, and the disciplinary process.
- Oregon Health Authority, Addictions and Mental Health Division – administers the program and has statute and other information
- Reliant Behavioral Health – manages the Health Professionals Services Program
- American Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics for Nurses
- Locate the Best Inpatient Drug Rehab Center
Local Peer Support Recovery Resources
- PRN of Oregon Support Groups – you can find a list of support groups for those in recovery
- Oregon Recovery Network – Fighting to ensure that ALL Oregonians impacted by the disease of addiction have access to safe, effective and immediate treatment and recovery support.
Other Resources
- Crowley K, Morgan C. Re/entry: A Guide for Nurses Dealing With Substance Use Disorder. Indianapolis, IN: Sigma Theta Tau International; 2013.
- Fowler M. Guide to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements: Develop- ment, Interpretation, and Application. 2nd ed. Silver Spring, MD: American Nurses Association; 2015.
- Monroe, T., Kenaga, H., Dietrich, M., Carter, M. and Cowan, R. (2013). The Prevalence of Employed Nurses Identified or Enrolled in Substance Use Monitoring Programs. Nursing Research. 62:1, 10-15.
- Monroe TB, Pearson F. Treating nurses and student nurses with chemical dependency: revising policy in the United States for the 21st century. Int J Ment Health Addiction. 2009;7(4):530-40.
- Moos, R. and Moos, B. (2006). Participation in treatment and alcoholics anonymous: a 16-year follow-up of initially untreated individuals. J Clin Pscyhol. 62(6): 735-750.
- O’Neill, C. & Cadiz, D.M. (2014). Worksite monitors protect patients from unsafe nursing practices. Journal of Nursing Regulation, Vol 5, No. 2, pp. 16–24.
- Smith LL, LaGodna GE. Recovery Maintenance Workbook for Nurses. 2nd ed. Jacksonville Beach, FL: Linda L. Smith & Associ- ates; 2010.
- Snow, D. and Hughes, T. (2003). Prevalence of Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Abuse Among Nurses. J of Addictions Nursing; 14:3, 165-167.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). SAMSHA’s Working Definition of Recovery: Ten Guiding Principles of Recovery. 2012.
- White, W. (2006). Sponsor, Recovery Coach, Addiction Counselor: The Importance of Role Clarity and Role Integrity. Philadelphia, PA: Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Mental Retardation Services.