Our Problematic Substance Use A Guide for Nurses Online Education is designed to help you better understand our Problematic Substance Use – A Guide for Nurses. Problematic substance use (PSU) are situations in which the use of a substance negatively impacts the ability of a nurse to practice in a safe, competent, ethical and compassionate manner. It is estimated that 8%-20% of nurses are affected by PSU.
This module is a resource for nurses in all practice settings to help them understand what PSU is, how to identify it, steps to take if you suspect PSU in a co-worker or yourself, recovery from PSU and return to practice.