Shifting the Weight: Addressing Substance Use Disorder in Nursing

• By: Timothy Arehart, JD National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
• August 31st, 2026
• alternative to discipline, drug diversion, NCSBN, nursing, patient safety, substance use disorder, SUD, workforce
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Substance use disorder (SUD) impacts both the individual experiencing it and everyone in their life. SUD does not discriminate and affects people from all walks of life, regardless of age, occupation, economic circumstances, ethnic background, or gender. Healthcare professionals are not immune, but...

The Emerging Role of Nursing in the Delivery of Psychiatric Care

• By: Andrew P. Levin, MD Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS)
• April 1st, 2016
• care coordination, chronic conditions, healthcare integration, integrated care, mental health, nursing, physical health, wellness
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Although we have always known that mind and body are connected, there is now increased understanding that mental and physical health are closely intertwined. Recent studies indicate an interaction between symptoms of mood and anxiety with exercise, diet, and overall health, as well as chronic...