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Identifying & Managing Illicit Drug Use in Adolescents

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Identifying & Managing Illicit Drug Use in Adolescents

Author: Devon Capristo
MSN, FNP-C

Illicit drug use and opioid overdose deaths are a public health crisis that is beginning to bleed into the school systems. In 2017, 2.2 million adolescents between the ages of 12-17 stated they were currently using illicit substances (5). Due to this increasing number, it is important for every school nurse to recognize the signs of illicit drug use, understand what steps should be taken in the event of an overdose, how to promote prevention programs for students, and understanding how important feeling connected to staff and peers is to an adolescent. 

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Defining the issue 
  3. Epidemiology  
  4. Etiology  
  5. Pathophysiology 
  6. Identification and Assessment 
    • Signs and Symptoms  
    • Role of school nurses and staff in early identification 
  7. Actions to take for student overdose 
  8. Intervention strategies 
  9. Naloxone Use 
  10. Future of Naloxone in schools 
  11. Prevention program 
  12. Educational resources 
  13. Fostering connectedness 
  14. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course we will discuss recognizing the signs and symptoms of illicit drug use in adolescents and the interventions a school nurse may need to take. It will take the average learner 90 minutes to complete.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Understand what a substance abuse high and overdose look like.
  2. List the steps to take if a student is experiencing an overdose.
  3. Identify factors that can lead to a student abusing substances.
  4. Recall the National Association of School Nurse’s policy on the use of Narcan in schools.
  5. Learn about different methods available to students to create positive outlooks for their future.

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: July 28, 2021

Course Renewed on: August 07, 2024

Course Expires on: August 07, 2027

Course Offering: #112

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