Module 6

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Topic 5

WEEK 5

Drug and Alcohol Use In Pregnancy, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders, OB & Pediatric Complications

Homework

Case Study #2 (Originality scores greater than 30 will not be accepted)
Complete Journal Entry #4 for the Abstinence Project 

Topic 6

WEEK 6

Understanding Co-Occurring Diagnosis in Substance Use Disorders.

Homework

Abstinence Final Project Paper due (Originality Scores greater than 30 will not be accepted.)
(No Additional Assignments or Forums due this week)

6. What  types of treatment plans and nursing interventions would work best for this adolescent patient? Please
provide suggestions based on your literature review.

Abstinence Project Journal Entry #3

National Institute on Drug Abuse Video: Babies Born to Women Addicted

WHO: Guidelines for the identi�cation and management of substance use and substance use disorders in
pregnancy

ACOG: Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy

AAP Policy Statement: A Public Health Response to Opioid Use in Pregnancy

AAP: Neonatal Drug Withdrawal

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Treatment Guidelines & Scoring

Abstinence Project Journal Entry #4

Case Study #2 Working with the Vulnerable Population

SAMHSA’s Article on Co-occurring disorders

Final Abstinence Project Analysis Paper

Please submit your APA formatted, double spaced conclusion paper about how this experience will assist you in
understanding or working with chemically dependent people. Refer to the syllabus supplement for further
explanation and rubric guidelines. Originality scores greater than 30 will not be accepted.

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https://online.stratford.edu/mod/turnitintooltwo/view.php?id=1625809

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Topic 7

WEEK 7

Medication-Assisted Treatment based on symptoms. Motivational Interviewing, Medications, Treatment
modalities.  

Observation of an OPEN AA/NA Meeting

Homework

Discussion Forum #5
Observation of a Virtual OPEN AA/NA Meeting

Use the following link to �nd a virtual meeting that �ts your schedule. Remember to only attend an OPEN
meeting that is not for members only.

Anonymity & Privacy

Motivational Interviewing

APA Practice Guideline for the Pharm Tx of Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder

TIP: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

Alcoholics Anonymous: This is the Fourth Edition of the Big Book, the basic text for Alcoholics Anonymous.

Prior to attending the open AA Meeting, please read Chapter 5: How it Works in The Big Book. The Big Book is
the Basic Text for Alcoholics Anonymous. The entire book is available by clicking on the above link.

NA Recovery , Booklets, and Pamphlet resources

Attendance to an OPEN AA/NA Meeting

Please submit the date, time, location and type of meeting that you attended. Attendance contributes to 5% of
your grade.

Forum #5: Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders and Self-Re�ection of a 12 Step Program

Forum Directions: You should make a minimum of 2 postings in total: one new thread and one thoughtful
responses to a classmate.  (Please refer to the course syllabus supplement for forum rubric information.
Your participation will be graded on a ten point . A researched reference is NOT needed for this self
re�ection forum.

Participation in 12-step groups  has been associated with positive outcome among substance users.
Nurses can play an important role in fostering 12-step participation, and the insights which they develop
in their practice can greatly contribute to a patient’s willingness to participate in a 12-step program.
Please answer the below questions as honestly as possible. /This forum is based on your opinion and
observations. A researched reference is NOT needed. This forum focuses on self-re�ection of your 12-step
meeting observations.

Questions:

1. De�ne co-occurring disorders related to psychiatric/mental illness and substance use disorders. What is the
prevalence of this disorder? (include literature research in your response.

2. Explain what is meant by the term “substance induced mood disorder”. State the risk factors involved for this
disorder. 

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Anonymity & Privacy

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Topic 8

WEEK 8

Recognizing an impaired colleague and understanding the “VA Impaired Nurse Act”. 

Homework

Discussion Forum #6

3. Should treatment di�er for clients with co-occurring disorders compared to those with an alcohol or drug
disorder? Explain your rationale.

4. Some participants of self help groups are court-mandated to attend because of a DUI or DWI conviction. Do
you feel that clients should be mandated to attend self-help meetings? Why or why not?

5. Before attending the 12 step meeting, what were your attitudes, beliefs, or previous knowledge about these
programs? Your personal reactions as an individual attending for the �rst time.  

6. What did you observe / learn about yourself by attending?  Were you nervous?  Why or why not?  Did you have
any stereotypes that were con�rmed or shattered?  What emotions did you experience?

7. Did this opinion change after attending the meeting? Please be speci�c and state how it did or how it did
not. Please describe one thing that surprised you or something that you new that you learned while attending
the meeting.

8. What social, psychological and spiritual principles of human behavior are the 12 step programs based on? 
How do they contribute to its success? What potential barriers do you see for patients participating in a 12 step
program. What suggestion do you have to alleviate this barrier?

Video: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in the Profession

Virginia Health Practitioners’ Monitoring Program

Maryland Board of : Rehabilitation Program

A Nurse’s Guide to SUD in

A Nurse Manager’s Guide to SUD in

Screening for Substance Abuse Video

VA Depart of Health: Enforcement Disciplinary, Case Decisions

Forum 6: Impaired Forum

Forum Directions: You should make a minimum of 2 postings in total: one new thread and one thoughtful
response to a classmate.  (Please refer to the course syllabus supplement for forum rubric information.
Your participation will be graded on a ten point . A researched reference is needed for this forum.

Review the below Case Study for a better understanding of potential examples of impaired nursing in the
clinical environment. Answer the  following questions.

CASE REPORT: The Supernurse
Monthly reports from the controlled substances vault showed that a registered nurse on one of the patient care
units had a 3+ SD use of controlled substances compared with fellow nurses in the same time frame. Further
investigation revealed that this nurse was the only one who gave several patients acetaminophen with
oxycodone after charting their pain scales. Review of the charts showed that the highest doses were always
removed, and no doses were wasted. The unit’s nurse manager vouched for the nurse in question, saying she
was one of the most well-respected and reputable nurses in the department. She insisted that this nurse was

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