Question: Researching Your State Board of Nursing's Recovery Program Determine if your state board of nursing offers some type of recovery program for chemically impaired nurses and for mentally ill nurses. You may either call the board or use the Internet. Research the following questions:
? Is the program voluntary and confidential?
? What is the rate of recidivism?
? What types of monitoring mechanisms are in place?
? What is the duration of the program?
? Are nurses allowed to continue practicing while completing the treatment program?
? Are there practice restrictions?
ASSIGNMENT: Write a one-page report of your findings.