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?

• “SPAN”ing New York State - Spring '08 (.pdf; Adobe Reader required)

Position Statements Related to SPAN Issues

• Model Statement: Drug Policy for RNs in NYS Employed in Healthcare Facilities
• Medicinal 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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