1. Interview a patient involved in the Horizons program and discuss the following
questions with them. 6 points
 Tell me about your life events that led you to treatment.
 What drugs did you use and how long have you been using?
 What motivated you to seek treatment?
 When did it finally occur to you that you needed help in the form of treatment?
 How has your addiction impacted your family?
 What has been the most challenging aspect of treatment?
 What has been the most helpful aspect of treatment?
 What have you learned about yourself during treatment?
 How has your attitude changed about using and treatment?
 What were your assumptions about treatment prior to coming here?
 What scares you the most after leaving treatment?
2. Interview a RN on the unit and discuss the following questions: 4 points
 What are your main responsibilities as a RN on a drug treatment unit?
 Describe a typical day on the unit.
 What is the most challenging aspect of your role?
 What are the most rewarding aspects of your role?
 What have you learned about yourself working with patients with substance use
disorders?
 How has your attitude about people with substance use disorders evolved since being
a nurse on this unit?
 What piece of advice would you give a student nurse about this area of nursing?