Substance abuse education in schools of nursing: a national survey.

摘要: A concern whether the expansion of knowledge in substance abuse nursing and contemporary prevalence use disorders had influenced current educational offerings schools provided an impetus for this national survey. The purpose study was to obtain information about curricular by nursing. total 1,035 questionnaires were mailed Respondents included 336 representing a 36% return rate. sample 154 baccalaureate (46%), 126 associate degree (38%), 56 diploma (17%) programs. All but one state (Alaska) U.S. part sample. questionnaire used adapted from developed survey alcohol drug content taught medical (Pokorney & Solomon, 1983). Modifications limited placing questions context. responding with largest number (N = 192; 57%) reporting teaching combined manner. required hours instruction reported most frequently five 242; 72%), which did not differ significantly three types relatively small would seem disproportionate scope problems present patient populations.