TY - JOUR
T1 - The essentials competencies
T2 - A framework for substance use-related curricula
AU - Mitchell, Ann M.
AU - Mahmoud, Khadejah F.
AU - Finnell, Deborah
AU - Savage, Christine L.
AU - Weber, Mary
AU - Bacidore, Vicki
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2020/7/1
Y1 - 2020/7/1
N2 - Background The use of substances including alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs increases the risk for injury, noncommunicable disease, and premature death and contributes to the global burden of disease. Problem The morbidity and mortality rates among patients with at-risk substance use point to the need for future nurses to have the requisite knowledge and competencies to provide care for this population. Approach This article provides guidance for nurse educators in designing curricula that include content related to substance use, including screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment. Outcomes Expected outcomes for baccalaureate, master's, and doctor of nursing practice programs are informed by the corresponding American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials. Conclusion The overall goal of this guidance for nursing education is to advance the knowledge and competencies of the future nursing workforce to address the continuum of substance use and improve the health of the nation.
AB - Background The use of substances including alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs increases the risk for injury, noncommunicable disease, and premature death and contributes to the global burden of disease. Problem The morbidity and mortality rates among patients with at-risk substance use point to the need for future nurses to have the requisite knowledge and competencies to provide care for this population. Approach This article provides guidance for nurse educators in designing curricula that include content related to substance use, including screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment. Outcomes Expected outcomes for baccalaureate, master's, and doctor of nursing practice programs are informed by the corresponding American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials. Conclusion The overall goal of this guidance for nursing education is to advance the knowledge and competencies of the future nursing workforce to address the continuum of substance use and improve the health of the nation.
KW - Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
KW - curricula
KW - nursing education
KW - substance use disorders
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U2 - 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000753
DO - 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000753
M3 - Article
C2 - 31634219
AN - SCOPUS:85087320316
SN - 0363-3624
VL - 45
SP - 225
EP - 228
JO - Nurse educator
JF - Nurse educator
IS - 4
ER -