How
does a nurse get into the program?
Self referral or referral by a
nurse colleague or supervisor, or
The option to participate in CNHP
is offered by the State Board of Nursing as an alternative to the
disciplinary process when a complaint has been filed against a nurse's
license and it appears that the nurse may have a chemical dependency or
mental health condition, or
May be stipulated into the program
through the disciplinary process.
Is the program
confidential?
Voluntary participation in the program is
confidential, and no reports are made to the Board of Nursing as long as
the nurse follows the contract requirements and does not become unsafe to
practice.
Who is eligible?
Any licensed registered nurse
or licensed practical nurse living in the State of Colorado who admits an
addiction or a mental health condition. The participant must agree to the
recommendations of the
Committee.
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