Define “impaired nurse” in legal terms.
Discuss organizational policies and procedures regarding the impaired nurse.
If the nurse is prescribed marijuana, are they legally able to work while taking marijuana?
Describe disciplinary action taken when someone is identified as an impaired nurse.
What rehabilitative measures are taken for the impaired nurse?
What impact does this issue (e.g., the impaired nurse) have on the nurse’s license? Is the nurse charged with a crime?
Discuss the legal re-entry process and liability of the impaired nurse coming back into the workforce.
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