Abstract

The Opioid Epidemic, an undergraduate nursing course to assist students in the entry into the healthcare system with an overview of substance use disorder. A review of the history of the crisis, screening, assessment, management and referral as well as options for chronic pain management and trauma informed care.

Authors

Amy McKeever

Author Details

Amy McKeever, PhD, RN, CRNP, WHNP-BC, College of Nursing, Villanova University, Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, USA

Sigma Membership

Alpha

Lead Author Affiliation

Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Five-point Agenda, Opioid Crisis, Undergraduate Nursing Curricula

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Addressing the national opioid crisis by developing and implementing undergraduate nursing curricula

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The Opioid Epidemic, an undergraduate nursing course to assist students in the entry into the healthcare system with an overview of substance use disorder. A review of the history of the crisis, screening, assessment, management and referral as well as options for chronic pain management and trauma informed care.