Miscellaneous
We welcome Rachel Shuster to the show for episode 3. Rachel shares with us her story of addiction, recovery, and life now as a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse serving patients struggling with the same disorder she has overcome. Rachel leaves us with some serious hope and encouragement. About Rachel: Rachel Shuster is a registered nurse and a person in recovery from a substance use disorder. As a high-achieving high schooler and college student, she never imagined that she, like many, would fall victim to the destruction of mind- and mood-altering substances. Following what some may consider a relatively short period of substance use, she has since found her individualized path to sustained recovery and now works as a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN), helping people in the Greater Pittsburgh Area in reaching their recovery goals as well, particularly those with an opioid use disorder. Recognizing that secrets die in the light, she is passionate about sharing her story, but is also interested in advocacy, evidence-based practice, harm reduction, and policy change within the addictions field. Rachel graduated from Waynesburg University in 2012 with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Upon graduation, Rachel worked in critical care for over 4 years prior to her switching specialties to addictions nursing following her personal journey through addiction to recovery. Since, she has attained her certification in addictions nursing and has spoken at various nursing schools as well as a high school in the Pittsburgh area. Twitter: @mynameisrachel