GNA-PAP offers virtual support group sessions for nurses in recovery

The Georgia Nurses Association Peer Assistance Program (GNA-PAP) is offering weekly virtual support sessions to Georgia nurses in recovery.

Hosted by Lisa Marie Walsh, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMNP-BC, the GNA-PAP “Embracing A Crisis: A Discovery Journey for Nurses” virtual support session allows nurses to learn how to embrace the current crisis in our world and explore how we can support one another and those who are struggling with their recovery. 

“Practicing nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic exerts extreme physical, emotional and mental pressures on all nurses. For our nurses in recovery, this can be a very challenging time,” stated GNA-PAP Chair Elect Barbara Austin RN, MN.  

Sessions take place every Friday at 8:00 AM and Sunday at 5:00 PM.

You may join the sessions by emailing Lisa Marie at Lisamarie@northatlantarecovery.com.

About GNA-PAP

The Georgia Nurses Association Peer Assistance Program (GNA-PAP), previously named the Georgia Nurses Association Nurse Advocate Program, is a collaborative effort with the Georgia Board of Nursing (the Board) and GNA. Established in 1981, the program is staffed with volunteer nurses who are committed to support other nurses living with the disease of substance use disorder. Georgia was the first state in the nation to acknowledge the need to treat, to support and to retain nurses with substance abuse disorder as members of the nursing profession. 

For assistance through GNA-PAP, call 800-462-9627 or 404-325-8807. If you need to contact us urgently, please contact GNA-PAP Chair-Elect Barbara Austin, RN, MN at 404-754-7989, or Sherry Sims, RN, MSN at 478-718-1945.

Mission Statement

The assurance of safe practice and the maintenance of nursing standards, while simultaneously supporting the nurse in his/her successful completion of a treatment/rehabilitation program and maintenance of a sustainable recovery program.