title: Faculty development and curriculum change in substance abuse.
abstract: What approaches can be used to upgrade nursing education and clinical skills in alcohol and drug abuse? The authors discuss the development of faculty and curricula in three schools of nursing. The programs described are part of a national initiative to ensure that health care professionals have basic knowledge and clinical skills in screening, assessment, intervention, and the appropriate use of referral systems for clients with substance abuse problems.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Gerace
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sullivan
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Murphy
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cotter
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D015397:Program Evaluation; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders