title: Evaluation of a training program for nurse supervisors who monitor nurses in an alternative-to-discipline program.
abstract: Nurse alternative-to-discipline programs aim to protect the public from the harm of impaired practice and to support nurses in early recovery from substance use disorders. Supervisor observation of work behavior is one key monitoring activity that protects the public. We evaluate a supervisory training called "Fit to Perform" for nurse managers to help them monitor and manage nurses enrolled in an alternative-to-discipline program. We observed significant mean changes in knowledge, training utility, self-efficacy, and substance abuse stigma. The results suggest that the training positively affects knowledge about substance use disorders, confidence to supervise nurses enrolled in an alternative-to-discipline program, and reduces stigma, which may create a supportive workplace for nurses in recovery.
authors.affiliation: Oregon Nurses Foundation, Tualatin, 97062, USA. cadiz@oregonrn.org
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cadiz
authors.forename: Donald
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Truxillo
authors.forename: Chris
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: OʼNeill
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000193:education*; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education*; D009922:Oregon; D011363:Professional Impairment / Q000523:psychology*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D016320:Substance Abuse Treatment Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D017132:Workplace / Q000458:organization & administration*