Overview
This module defines the use for Naloxone (Narcan); identifies resources to obtain Narcan and additional training; describes Colorado law regarding obtaining and administration of Narcan.
Module Author
Stacie Schreiner DNP, FNP-BC
Colorado Mesa University
Stacie Schreiner DNP, FNP-BC is an Associate Professor of Nursing at Colorado Mesa University where she is the Rural Health Coordinator. She also is an Instructor for the CU School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics-Section of Nutrition, and specializes in pediatric obesity. Her clinical practice is at Children’s Hospital Colorado in the subspecialty of Lifestyle Medicine.
Learning Objectives
After completing this module, learners will be able to:
- Define the use for Naloxone (Narcan)
- Identify resources to obtain Naloxone
- Describe Colorado law regarding obtaining and administration of Naloxone
- Locate additional training opportunities in Colorado for Naloxone administration