Bob Swymer, CRNA
Chairman, FANA Well-Being Committee
Treasure Island, FL 33706
p: 727-367-3525 (H)
e: rswymer@tampabay.rr.com
State Peer Advisor (2)
Ron Wegner, CRNA, ARNP
Hudson, FL 34667
p: 727-862-0217 (H)
e: airsnooze@tampabay.rr.com
State Peer Advisor (3)
Linda S. Foley, CRNA
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
p: 561-373-6517
e: foleybag9@mac.com
Chemical Dependency Program
Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN) (A)
Jean D'Aprix, BA, RN, CARN (Executive Director)
P.O. Box 49130
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
p: 904-270-1620, Ext. 118
f: 904-270-1633
e: jeandaprix@ipnfl.org
Web site: http://www.ipnfl.org
Call or email Robert Swymer or Ron Wegner, OR contact the Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN) at (904) 270-1620. See their website at www.ipnfl.org for more information.
INFORMATION ON ASSISTING CRNAs can be found on the AANA Website at
www.aana.com/peer.
Items found on the site include:
- Chemical Dependency and the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (brochure). This on line brochure is also available in hardcopy for distribution in the workplace. It includes the history of the AANA Peer Assistance Advisors Committee, a model policy on Chemical Dependency for Departments of Anesthesia (with drug testing and narcotic accountability suggestions), Reentry guidelines, information on Anesthetists in Recovery (AIR- the national support group for CRNAs), and a position statement on peer assistance from the AANA Board of Directors. (http://www.aana.com/peer/chemdepend.asp)
- Join the “Anesthetists in Recovery” web group!
This forum is for CRNAs/SRNAs in recovery or seeking recovery from the disease of chemical dependency. Share your experience, strength and hope.
CONTACT ART ZWERLING (A.TO.Z@COMCAST.NET)
- "Management Briefs" an article that includes symptoms and what coworkers can do to help. This article also includes useful resources and educational materials like AV aids for conducting departmental in-service. http://www.aana.com/peer/briefs.asp
There are also important links to other resources for addiction, educational aids for managers, students and faculty, and information on locating treatment facilities on this site.
Partners of Anesthetists in Recovery (PAIR)
Mission Statement: Partners of Anesthetists in Recovery (PAIR) is a voluntary support group for spouses, family members, or significant others of anesthetists in recovery. PAIR works in cooperation with Florida Anesthetists in Recovery (FLAIR), offers a forum for discussion and networking with resources.
Rationale: Finding that Narcotics Anonymous, ALANON, and others were advocating leaving the marriage or relationship, PAIR members felt they needed options that encouraged support. They actually found more hope in attending support groups with their spouses than with ALANON, etc.
THE FOLLOWING ARE WARNING SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS TO WATCH FOR IN THE CRNA FAMILY RELATIONSHIP, IF YOU SEE THIS AND YOUR PARTNER IS EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY, FEEL FREE TO CALL US AND CHAT:
Warning signs and behavioral changes to look for in the relationship:
- "Must be having an affair"- isolating, change in personality, grumpy, anxious, volatile mood
- Diaphoretic, sweaty in a cool room
- Obsessive-compulsive behavior
- Weight loss, skin changes, frequent use of bathroom
- Dressing in private, or long sleeves
- Want to work extra calls, weekends
- Memory lapses about prior discussions, events at home
- Dryness of mouth, raspy voice
The following partners are available for more information or confidential support, contact:
Sunday (727) 367-3525
Also, consider Codependents Anonymous (
BOB SWYMER, CRNA