No nurse is a stranger to the effects of the opioid epidemic that has hit cities and towns all across the country. Many have seen the devastating impact of addiction firsthand in medical facilities.
The issue stems not only from illicit drug use, but from the abuse of legally prescribed and obtained pain medication. Nurses today need more knowledge on the topic in order to best help patients and their loved ones. Nurses can share both the benefits and the risks with those patients in need of pain management.
Knowing and understanding the most current prescription guidelines from the CDC is essential for nurse practitioners today.
