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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 17 MIN

The NHP Conversation: Recovery & Resilience

from PAMED Talks · host Pennsylvania Medical Society

In honor of Nurses' Day, join us for a conversation with Karen Allen, RN, retired nurse and current member of the Nurses' Health Program (NHP) Advisory Committee, as we explore the reality of substance use disorder in nursing and Karen shares her own recovery story. Substance use disorder is a real and often hidden challenge within the nursing profession, affecting dedicated professionals across all roles and career stages. The Nurses’ Health Program provides confidential monitoring, advocacy, and support that helps nurses safely recover, remain accountable, and ultimately return to practice.This Nurses' Day, consider the importance of financial assistance for programs like the NHP Assistance Fund, which provides support to assist nurses with the cost of required toxicology testing while they participate in the Nurses' Health Program. Your generosity directly impacts the life of a nurse who is working diligently to restore their health, their career, and the ability to serve others.To support the NHP Assistance Fund this Nurses' Day, visit https://www.foundationpamp.org/nhpVisit www.pamedsoc.org for more. 

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In honor of Nurses' Day, join us for a conversation with Karen Allen, RN, retired nurse and current member of the Nurses' Health Program (NHP) Advisory Committee, as we explore the reality of substance use disorder in nursing and Karen shares her own recovery story. Substance use disorder is a real and often hidden challenge within the nursing profession, affecting dedicated professionals across all roles and career stages. The Nurses’ Health Program provides confidential monitoring, advocacy...

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