On occasion a nurse can find themselves facing what may seem like an insurmountable obstacle that is preventing them from becoming everything they were intended to be. Sometimes the most difficult part of overcoming that mountain is reaching up to grab that first climbing hold. There are tools and equipment available to aid and fellow climbers reaching out their hands to hold. Here is a list of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery Programs. If a nurse is participating in Board discipline, prior approval of a program must first be obtained through the BRN. If you are concerned that you may have a dependency upon alcohol or other substances, please seek help in a recovery program prior to being mandated to.
