Buprenorphine Prescribing by APRNs

A Substance Use Disorder Service-Learning Immersion Experience for Prelicensure Nursing Students

“…The experience design uses service-learning best practices to align with the identified needs and priorities of the local population 10 . This clinic-based immersion allowed nursing students to gain an understanding of evidence-based prevention, screening, harm reduction, and treatment for individuals with SUD in rural areas in California, with a focus on Native American health, and with guidance from core competencies in addiction nursing 11 …”

Addressing substance use in primary care

“…An essential part of treatment and recovery for many individuals with substance use disorders includes regular meeting attendance and affi liation with a mutual help group, such as AA (www.aa.org), Women for Sobriety (www.womenforsobriety.org), Narcotics Anonymous (www.na.org), or SMART Recovery (www.smart recovery.org). 44,45 Opioid replacement therapy is also available using methadone through federally regulated opioid treatment programs. Healthcare professionals are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these organizations and to educate and refer patients to these low-or no-cost support groups.…”