Learn about help for nurses with substance use disorder with Kristin Waite-Labott, RN and John Furman PhD, RN.
This informative BONcast provides current information on nurses use of alcohol and other drugs to manage stress, and the significant impacts to career and patient safety. Kristin Waite Labott, RN shares her journey from addiction to recovery, and how she now helps nurses as a Recovery Coach.
Dr. Furman introduces the Washington Health Professional Services (WHPS) program and its Voluntary Participation track which allows nurses who are struggling with alcohol or drug misuse to contact WHPS directly to seek help without the fear of license discipline.