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The National Organization of Alternative Programs (NOAP) will be holding its 2025 Annual Education Conference at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

NOAP was established to promote public safety by developing alternatives to licensure discipline, promoting safe practice and retention through rehabilitation, monitoring, research education and standardization of programs; and to collaborate with other professional and consumers to achieve those outcomes. To this aim NOAP holds an educational conference yearly to bring together different programs and present educational opportunities to assist alternative programs in meeting the needs as well as discussing how to respond to new issues facing programs across the country.

If you have attended or exhibited at NOAP’s educational conference, we want to thank you for your support and invite you back. If you have not been to the conference in the past, we would like to provide this opportunity to learn, network, and discuss relevant issues with peers from across the country. We hope to see you there!

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Tobacco/Nicotine dependence is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, killing more than 490,000 American’s annually (USDDHS, 2024). Those who suffer with Behavioral Health Disorders (BHD) and/or Substance Use Disorders (SUD) are disproportionally impacted by nicotine addiction. Additionally, these individuals who use tobacco/nicotine products die up to 15 years prematurely and it is more difficult for them to quit (CDC, 2024). Myths are abundant about not treating nicotine addiction while treating BHDs or SUDs. This webinar will discuss the impact BHD and SUD’s have on nicotine addiction and a person’s ability to quit. Cessation techniques will be explored to help healthcare providers positively impact patients’ tobacco/nicotine cessation rates.

Learner Objectives

Presenter

Kelly Henson-Evertz, DNP, RNC-OB, CTTS, NCTTP, Associate Professor of Nursing Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing, Nova Southeastern University; Senior Tobacco Education Specialist for Health Professionals and Health Professions Students, Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Kelly Henson-Evertz earned her DNP at Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is a certified Inpatient Obstetrical Nurse (RNC-OB), a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS), and holds a National Certification in Tobacco Treatment Practice (NCTTP). Dr. Henson-Evertz has held many positions over the course of her 44-year nursing career, with specialties in Obstetrics, Tobacco Cessation, and Nursing Education. Dr. Henson-Evertz spent nearly a decade counseling thousands of Minnesotans (via individual and group sessions) to quit. Through grant work and Area Health Education Centers (AHEC), Dr. Henson-Evertz has trained thousands of health professionals and health professions students throughout the United States on treating tobacco and nicotine dependence so current and future health professionals possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy to treat tobacco dependent patients in practice.

Nursing CE

This event is approved for Nursing CE with the California Board of Nursing.

Registration Rates

• ASAN Members: $0, free to members

• Non-Members: $15

• • Not a Member? Click here to join, then sign up for the webinar.

Cancellation

No refund due to cancellation. All registrants will have access to a video archive if you are unable to attend in person.

Human trafficking is a criminal enterprise sparing no demographic or location. It is a global humanitarian and public health crisis that is vastly unidentified. Its victims walk among us yet are hidden in plain sight. The intersection of human trafficking with healthcare is exponential. However, due to the lack of education and preparedness of healthcare professionals surrounding this topic, victims are “unseen” in the clinical setting. This presentation will discuss the realities of human trafficking; describe the scope of the problem; review vulnerabilities, diverse clinical presentations and red-flag findings; and provide ways to identify and respond to a victim.

Learner Objectives

Presenter

Francine Bono-Neri, PhD, RN, APRN, PNP, FAAN; Co-founder & President, Nurses United Against Human Trafficking; Jacksonville, Florida

Dr. Bono-Neri is a pediatric nurse practitioner, academic nurse educator, trained SANE, researcher, published author, and invited speaker. She served on the board of directors for ANA-New York and for her local chapter of NAPNAP. Dr. Bono-Neri is the recipient of a prestigious N.E.F. Scholarship and was recognized at the UN, receiving the 2024 Inspiring Global Nurse Award and 2024 International Ceca Award. She is the Co-founder & President of Nurses United Against Human Trafficking, P.A., a global professional association dedicated to educating, equipping, and empowering healthcare professionals on human trafficking and anti-trafficking measures.

Registration Rates

• ASAN Members: $0, free to members

• Non-Members: $15

• • Not a Member? Click here to join, then sign up for the webinar.

Nursing CE

This event is approved for Nursing CE with the California Board of Nursing.

Cancellation

No refund due to cancellation. All registrants will have access to a video archive if you are unable to attend in person.

Attendee Registration

(Subject to change)

• Early registration ends on June 15, registrations after June 15 carry a $25 late fee
• Active Military (photo ID required): $350
• Nurse or Affiliate* Member (login required, active or retired): $450
• LPN Member (login required, active or retired): $350
• Student Member (login required, enrolled in full time studies):  $300
  
  
• Nurse or Affiliate* Non-Member (active or retired): $500
• LPN Non-Member (active or retired): $400
• Student Non-Member (enrolled in full time studies): $350

For single day registration options, click here.

*Affiliates are persons or entities who are concerned with addictions nursing

Sponsor Registration

• Sponsorship rates vary based on level and # of attendees. Visit the Sponsorship page for more information.

Notes & Policies

Attendee Cancellation Policy (attendees):

On or before July 11: 90% of total registration fees. After July 11: No refunds due to cancellation. Early registration ends on 31-January.

Sponsor Benefits, Payment & Cancellation Polices (sponsors):

Sponsorship benefits cannot be provided until payment is received in full. Sponsorships benefits cannot be guaranteed for registrations and/or payments received after June 30. Sponsorship benefits available in advance of the conference (eg: logo/link on website/emails) begin when payment is received. No refunds due to cancellation, sponsorship will be transferred to the next annual conference.

Attendee Registration

(Subject to change)

• Early registration ends on May 31, registrations after May 31 carry a $25 late fee
• Active Military (photo id required): $175
• Nurse or Affiliate* Member (login required, active or retired): $225
• LPN Member (login required, active or retired): $175
• Student Member (login required, enrolled in full time studies):  $150
  
  
• Nurse or Affiliate* Non-Member (active or retired): $250
• LPN Non-Member (active or retired): $200
• Student Non-Member (enrolled in full time studies): $175

*Affiliates are persons or entities who are concerned with addictions nursing

Notes & Policies

Attendee Cancellation Policy (attendees):

On or before July 11: 90% of total registration fees. After July 11: No refunds due to cancellation. Early registration ends on 31-January.