The Role of Nursing in Addictions Medicine

Original Presentation Date: 27 September 2022

Presenters

Debbie Curtis, Mental Health and Addictions Consultant, Department of Health and Community Services
Bonita Kenway, Nurse Practitioner, Central Health Opioid Dependence Treatment Hub
Jennifer Patrick, Nurse Practitioner, Eastern health Opioid Dependence Treatment Hub
Brenda Kennedy, Coordinator, Opioid Dependence Treatment Hub, Labrador Grenfell Health

Nurses have a key role in the field of addictions medicine. Practicing from a harm reduction perspective, nurses are part of a team that supports and treats people with substance use disorder. Nurses report this area of practice as fulfilling and inspiring as they help people begin their recovery journey.

If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Lynch at 709-753-6075 or jlynch@crnnl.ca