http://juns.nursing.arizona.edu/articles/Fall%202002/hrobak.htm
Interesting article; nearly every unit I've visited has a story about diversion.
Narcotic Use and Diversion in Nursing
Mandy L. Hrobak
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Abstract
Narcotic use and diversion in nursing is a growing problem that may be difficult to identify. Clinical indicators can help managers and staff become knowledgeable about signs and symptoms. Areas related to job performance, personality/mental status, and diversion are looked at as indicators. Workplace access and deviant work group norms can contribute to the picture. Certain methods of diversion may be hard to detect. Institutions need to...
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