NYSNA established SPAN, the Statewide Peer Assistance for Nurses program. A resource for RNs coping with chemical dependency (alcoholism and/or drug addiction) problems, SPAN's assistance is provided in the areas of identification, education and prevention.

• Volunteer Nurse Advocates Needed
• SPAN Resource Links
• Request an e-mail copy of SPAN's newsletter

What’s New?

• “Addiction: Occupational Hazard for Nurses” - A presentation by Barbara Waite, APRN, BC, NPP, Eastern NY Regional Coordinator, SPAN.
  Part of the University at Albany, School of Public Health “Public Health Live” Series. | Program Info
• “SPAN”ing New York State Newsletter (.pdf format; Adobe Reader required)
  • Fall 2009
  • Spring 2008
  • Fall 2007
  • Fall 2006
  • Spring 2006

Position Statements Related to SPAN Issues

• Fitness for Duty
• Model Statement: Drug Policy for RNs in NYS Employed in Healthcare Facilities
• Updated: Medical Use of Marijuana
• Drug Testing of Professional Nurses
• Methadone Maintenance Programs

Contact SPAN

SPAN confidential helpline:

• 800.45.SPAN.1 (800.457.7261) (New York/New Jersey)
• 518.782.9400, ext. 265 (all other states)

SPAN e-mail

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