| Q: |
Is
the program confidential? |
| A: |
Yes.
We only ask your first name and town. |
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| Q: |
Is
this program connected to the Board of Registration in Nursing? |
| A: |
No.
The MNA is a Professional Association representing 20,000 nurses
in Massachusetts. We are not connected to the Board of Registration
in Nursing. |
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| Q: |
Does
the program cost anything? |
| A: |
No.
Our Peer Assistants volunteer their time. |
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| Q: |
Do
you have to be an MNA member to utilize the Peer Assistance
Program? |
| A: |
No.
The Peer Assistance Program is designed to help all nurses in
Massachusetts. |
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| Q: |
Who
are your Peer Assistants? |
| A: |
MNA
Peer Assistants are nurses who volunteer their time and knowledge
of recovery to assist other nurses. |
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| Q: |
Is the Peer Assistant a Counselor or Therapist? |
| A: |
The
program utilizes nurse volunteers to offer peer support. |
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| Q: |
If
I just want information on Treatment Facilities or Support Groups
can I contact the Peer Assistance Program. |
| A: |
Yes.
We welcome calls from anyone seeking information. |
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| Q: |
Can
a family member or nurse colleague call for assistance? |
| A: |
Yes, for information, but the nurse in need must make the request
directly for Peer Assistance help. |
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| Q: |
Can
a nurse manager or supervisor contact the Peer Assistance Program? |
| A: |
Yes
for information, but the nurse in need must make the request
directly for Peer Assistance help. We do offer a Managers Guidebook
to Impaired Practice which may offer additional information
for the Manager or Supervisor. |
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| Q: |
Can
Student Nurses utilize the program? |
| A: |
Yes,
we offer Peer Assistance to student nurses as well. |
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| Q: |
Can
other licensed Health Care Professionals utilize the program? |
| A: |
Yes,
we can offer information and referral for other Licensed Healthcare
Professionals. |
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| Q: |
Can
I become a Peer Assistant? |
| A: |
We
are always looking for volunteer Peer Assistants. Please contact
us for more information about the criteria and the next scheduled
training. |
