Learner Objectives Define spiritual crises and differentiate from psychosis. Examine the link between spiritual crises and addictive behaviors. Explore assessment and intervention strategies for psychiatric nurses. Presenter Rosemary Smentkowski DNP, MSN Ed., PMHNP-BC, CARN; New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health; Marlboro, New Jersey Dr. Rosemary Smentkowski is a board-certified Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Addiction Registered Nurse with 20+ years of experience in behavioral health and addiction nursing. She provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management across detoxification, inpatient, and outpatient settings. Dr. Smentkowski presented at local, national, and international conferences and served in professional leadership roles, including Past President of the Addiction Nursing Certification Board and founding member of ASAN. Dr. Smentkowski is passionate about mentoring the next generation of nurses to integrate EBP into clinical and academic settings. Nursing CE This event is approved for Nursing CE with the California Board of Nursing until 21-January-2027.