Keywords

nurse burnout, substance use disorder, workplace safety

 

Authors

  1. Ward, Cynthia W. DNP, RN-BC, CMSRN, ACNS-BC
  2. Mitchell, Tammy MSN, RN

Abstract

Abstract: Caring for patients with substance use disorder (SUD) can be challenging. Lack of knowledge of SUD treatment may add to nurses' feelings of burnout and intent to leave the workplace. This article describes a novel program for patients with SUD admitted for long-term antibiotic treatment and its impact on the nurses' work environment, particularly burnout.