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ASAN 2025 Webinars

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

  1. After attending this webinar, participants will be able to describe tobacco/nicotine addiction and explain how it disproportionately negatively impacts those with BHDs/SUDs. 
  2. After attending this webinar, participants will be able to apply the 2 A’s & R (Ask, Advise, Refer) brief intervention with their tobacco/nicotine dependent patients.

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.

Monthly Schedule

January webinar has been rescheduled to March

Time

Wednesday, February 19

7 - 8pm 
Eastern

Nursing CE: 1.00



 

Sometimes Nurses Need Help, Too: Recovery and Alternative to Discipline Programs for Nurses

Video Archive

Description

This program will introduce concepts of substance abuse as an occupational hazard for nurses. It explores the known risk factors, stigma, and workplace barriers to help-seeking which lead to delayed treatment of substance use disorders. Participants will be educated about emerging resources for earlier intervention with pathways to recovery including state-specific Alternative to Discipline (ATD) programs: their goal, function and role in protecting the public while supporting nurses in recovery.

Learner Objectives

Will be able to list risk factors of SUD for nurses. Will be knowledgeable regarding the goal and function of Recovery Ready Workplace initiatives and their connections to Alternative to Discipline Programs for nurses.

Presenter

Deborah Koivula, RN; Outreach Coordinator, SPAN; Albany, New York

Deborah has extensive experience in addiction medicine, working with the New York Statewide Peer Assistance for Nurses (SPAN) program for over 10 years helping nurses navigate pathways to treatment and license preservation. She is knowledgeable of the laws protecting nurses in recovery and the Alternative to Discipline (ATD) programs which support their optimal health and return to safe practice both locally and throughout the United States.

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.
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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

  1. Identify the significant intersection of human trafficking with healthcare, as these victims are presenting with diverse acute and chronic issues and mental health concerns. 
  2. Recognize the significant lack of healthcare professionals’ preparedness in identifying, treating, responding to, and supporting victims of human trafficking. 
  3. Explore diverse clinical presentations, and red-flag findings, including history of substance use and addiction, of a victim of human trafficking.

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.

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

  1. After attending this webinar, participants will be able to describe tobacco/nicotine addiction and explain how it disproportionately negatively impacts those with BHDs/SUDs. 
  2. After attending this webinar, participants will be able to apply the 2 A’s & R (Ask, Advise, Refer) brief intervention with their tobacco/nicotine dependent patients.

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.

Time

Wednesday, March 19

7 - 8pm 
Eastern

Nursing CE: 1.00



 

A Nurse's Journey Grieving Her Child’s Substance Use Disorder: Traveling Through the Five Stages of Grief

Video Archive

Substance use disorder is an equal opportunity disease. It affects all genders, races, ethnicities, and socio-economic statuses. No one is safe, not even the daughter of an advanced practice registered nurse and loving mother. Amy Joyner discusses grieving a child who has not died and finding meaning in the five stages of grief.

Learner Objectives

  1. To educate participants on the complex nature of grief and substance use disorder. 
  2. To explore the five stages of grief and understand the emotional experience of a grieving mother.

Presenter

Amy Joyner MSN-Ed, BSN, RN; Doctor of Nursing Candidate; Centreville, Virginia

Amy Joyner has been a Pediatric Registered Nurse for 36 years. She is a Clinical Supervisor for a large pediatric homecare company and an adjunct nursing instructor at two local universities. She is an identical twin and raises her 9-year-old grandson. She is currently working on a Doctor of Nursing Practice project on reducing stigma towards individuals with substance use disorders.

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.

Time

Wednesday, April 16

7 - 8pm 
Eastern

Nursing CE: 1.00



 

The Fourth Wave of the Opioid Epidemic

Video Archive

Description

This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the fourth wave of the opioid epidemic in the United States.

Learner Objectives

  1. Describe the historical first 3 distinct waves of the opioid epidemic in the United States. 
  2. Examine the 4th wave of the opioid epidemic, including the incidence and epidemiology. 
  3. Discuss the pharmacology and physiological effects of fentanyl and stimulants.

Presenter

Deborah Salani, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC; University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies; Coral Gables, Florida

Dr. Deborah Salani is a Professor of Clinical/Director of the Post Graduate PMHNP program at the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies. Dr. Salani has been a nurse for over 35 years and is both a pediatric and psychiatric nurse practitioner.

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.
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