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

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Cancellation

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