About WisPAN
Nurses at risk for substance use disorder
The American Nurses Association (ANA) estimates that six to eight percent of nurses use alcohol or drugs to an extent that is sufficient to impair professional performance. Others estimate that nurses generally misuse drugs and alcohol at nearly the same rate (10 to 15 percent) as the rest of the population. That means that if you work with 10 nurses, one of them is likely to be struggling with a substance use disorder (NCSBN 2011).
How does WisPAN help?
Maybe you are one of those nurses. WisPAN is the only organization in Wisconsin to offer peer support for nurses with substance use disorders by nurses recovering from substance use disorders. We are here to support the recovery process by offering group support, individual support, and education.
We want all nurses in Wisconsin to have access to peer support when they need it without fear of judgment.
We further hope through education offered by WisPAN, all Wisconsinites will understand substance use disorder in nursing.
What does WisPAN offer?
- Peer support for nurses with substance use disorders in Wisconsin by nurses in recovery from substance use disorders in Wisconsin.
- Promote public safety through education on substance use disorder in nurses to medical organizations, academic institutions, and the public.
Our Team
Kristin Waite-Labott
Founder and President
Misty
Vice President
Melissa Owens
Treasurer
Angie Bartkus
Secretary
Heidi Paquette
Director at Large
Nancy Korom
Director at Large
Helen Saha
Director at Large
Our Values
Courage
Collaboration
Honesty
Gratitude
Gratitude for all involved in our organization: the nurses that trust us to help them, the nurses offering support, the support from our communities, volunteers, donors, board members and staff.